April is Autism Acceptance Month
Join us this month, so as a community we can foster more inclusion, opportunities and friendship for children, teens and adults with autism.
Below are free resources to view, download or share.
Free Autism Resources for Schools •
Free Autism Resources for Schools •
The strategies I learned at the Have Dreams training have allowed me to better meet the needs of my students! I have implemented structure in my classroom using schedules, to-do lists, changing the environment, and so much more thanks to what I learned at Have Dreams. This has resulted in my students becoming more independent and confident as they go through their school day.
- Stephanie, Early Childhood Educator
Free Autism Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Monthly Support Group
In addition to our one-on-one counseling services, Have Dreams also offers a free, monthly support group.
Social Stories
These visual social learning tools can support the exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism.
Home Visuals
Visual supports can be used for the parent/caregiver to communicate more effectively to their child or for the child to be able to communicate with others.
Other Free Resources
Explore our free virtual training materials, social skills activities, visual supports and more.
“Have Dreams has been life changing for Jet and our family, from the social skills program and parent support group, to the teacher training program. They have made a huge impact on Jet's life, our family's life, and countless other families' lives.”
- Diane, parent
Supporting Autistic Adults in the Workforce
Tips for Supporting Neurodiverse Employees
Daily Planner Sheet for Employees
“Have Dreams is a great program here in the Chicagoland area that provides job training and life skills for people who are neurodivergent. We have hired people from their program, and they all excel in their roles, providing serious value to Setna iO. They are treated equally to everyone else, and I would strongly recommend other businesses in Chicago to add people from this program to your company.”
-David Chaimovitz, Founder and CEO, Setna iO
Have Dreams Recommended Books
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant, PhD
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD
Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism by Mary Wrobel
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida
We'll Paint the Octopus Red by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen (Author), Pam Devito (Illustrator)
You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion by Margaret O'Hair (Author), Sofia Sanchez (Author), Sofia Cardoso (Illustrator)
A Friend Like Anian by Meeka Caldwell
Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes by Jennifer Elder
All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism by Shaina Rudolph (Author), Danielle Royer (Author), Jennifer Zivoin (Illustrator)
Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin
My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration by Prasha Sooful (Author), Geeta Ladi (Illustrator)
A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold (Author), Charles Santoso (Illustrator)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Life Animated by Ron Suskind
Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! by Sarah Kapit
In a Different Key: The Story of Autism by John Donvan and Caren Zucker
What I Want to Talk About: How Autistic Special Interests Shape a Life by Pete Wharmby
All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum by Kathy Hoopmann
Welcome to TJ’s Takes where Have Dreams Academy Graduate and current Have Dreams Training Assistant, TJ, gives you his thoughtful book reviews. To read more about TJ and see his “Takes”, click the button below!
Have Dreams Testimonials
Ways to Give to Have Dreams
Visit our Ways To Give page to learn how you can support Have Dreams throughout April during Autism Acceptance Month.
Watch our video to see the impact of your support!