Autism Portal provides resources, online training, and podcasts specific to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Resources for 5 – 18 Years Old

Autism Brief – Teaching First “Words”

View or download "Teaching First 'Words'" here ...

Autism Brief – Visual Supports for Children with ASD

View or download "Visual Supports for Children with ASD" here ...

Autism Brief – Apoyos Visuales para Niños con TEA

Ver o descargar "Apoyos Visuales para Niños con TEA" aquí ...

Autism Brief – Enseñar las Primeras “Palabras”

Ver o descargar "Enseñar las Primeras 'Palabras'" aquí ...

Autism Brief – Securing ASD Specific Health Care Services for Children In New Mexico

View and download "Securing ASD Specific Health Care Services for Children In New Mexico" here ...

Autism Brief – Supporting Students with ASD in Higher Education

View or download "Supporting Students with ASD in Higher Education" here ...

Autism Brief – IEP Considerations for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

View or download "IEP Considerations for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder" here ...

Autism Brief – Strategies for Effective Teaming for Students with ASD

View or download "Strategies for Effective Teaming for Students with ASD" here ...

Autism Brief – Educational Priorities for Students with ASD

View or download "Educational Priorities Students with ASD" here ...

Advocacy; An Important Matter to Me

By Amelia Dickey My name is Amelia Dickey. I have been a disability advocate for several years. I attended the ...

A Great Autism Resource You May Not Know About!

Co-authored by Jeanne Favret, Kyle Henderson, Phyllis Shingle, and Winton Wood. Have you ever needed information or resources regarding a ...

“What do You Want to be When You Grow Up?” Empowering Youth with Disabilities for their First Job

by Marcy Hintz “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question adults often ask their ...

Next Steps for Children 3 – 18 Years Old Diagnosed with ASD

Why Was My Child Diagnosed with Autism? And What Does It Mean? Education vs Medical Eligibility 100 Day Kit Family ...

Next Step Information for Families with Children 5 – 18 Years Old

About Autism Why Was My Child Diagnosed with Autism? And What Does It Mean? Educational vs Medical Eligibility 100 Day ...

How can I find out about activities available for my child in my area?

The Autism Family & Provider Resource Team can help! For a list of activities and services throughout the state for ...

As an adult with autism where can I find more information about community opportunities such as advocacy, recreational programs, and other resources?

How can I learn about being a self advocate? The New Mexico Center for Self Advocacy is a program with ...

Dental Guide for Families and Caregivers

Dental Guide for Families and Caregivers ...

Resources for Families with Children 5 – 18 Years Old

Autism Programs Family and Provider Resources Team Services Animal Information Network Library A Guide for Military Families Cap or the ...

How is Autism Diagnosed?

Mary Boehm, MA, CCC-SLP Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Programs Division Download the printable brief version of this post here ...

Family Supports for Families with Children 5 – 18 Years Old

New Mexico Autism Society Parents Reaching Out Family Support Tool Kit CDD Autism Programs Family and Provider Resources Team ...

Education Resources for Families with Children 5 -18 Years Old

What is an IEP? Developing Quality IEPs 11 Considerations for Autism at IEP IEP committees must review the 11 considerations ...

ASD Diagnosis for Children 5 – 18 Years Old

How is Autism Diagnosed? About Autism Why Was My Child Diagnosed with Autism? And What Does It Mean? Where to ...

Public School Information

Knowing what the schools are required to provide, what families can ask the schools to do and/or expect from the ...

Treatment for Children with ASD 3 – 18 Years Old

What is effective? Medical and Behavioral Treatments for ASD For more guidance about what interventions would be effective for your ...

Insurance

Diagnostic and treatment services for children with ASD are generally available in New Mexico, and are funded by private insurance, ...

DD Waiver

What is a DD Waiver? This waiver program helps eligible New Mexicans live in their homes and communities by allowing ...

Medicaid

What is New Mexico Centennial Care? Centennial Care is the name of the New Mexico Medicaid program. Most people who ...

Supplementary Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides financial support for low income individuals with disabilities. If the ...

Income Support Programs

New Mexico Program Divisions New Mexico Human Services Department New Mexico Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) Centers ...