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Child outdoors raising both arms while standing among trees and greenery.
Child outdoors raising both arms while standing among trees and greenery.

For information about Autism Spectrum Conditions:

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html (opens in a new tab)

The American Psychological Associaton:

http://apa.org/topics/autism/index.aspx (opens in a new tab)

Brigham Young University:

autism.byu.edu (opens in a new tab)

Nature:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00198-y (opens in a new tab)

The University of Utah has an excellent website on the basics of genetics that may help you understand genetic studies better:

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/tour/ (opens in a new tab)

and for information on possible genetic links between autism, ADHD, and depression, see:

http://apa.org/monitor/2013/05/disorders.aspx (opens in a new tab)

Close-up of microbes
Close-up of microbes

For information about Microbiota:

Mayo Clinic:

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/good-bacteria-for-your-gut (opens in a new tab)

Cleveland Clinic:

https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/early-life-gut-microbiome-critical-to-optimal-health/ (opens in a new tab)

Children writing at a table during a classroom activity.

For information about Autistic Education:

    Utah Parent Center: 

    https://utahparentcenter.org/ (opens in a new tab)

      Alpine School District parent resources:

      https://sites.google.com/utahparentcenter.org/asdparentresources/home/parent-night-topics-handouts-etc?pli=1 (opens in a new tab)

        IEP planning:

        https://lifeskillsadvocate.com/executive-functioning-iep-goals/ (opens in a new tab)
        Big MAKs:

         https://utahmaks.blogspot.com/ (opens in a new tab)