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New to autism? Start with the ABCs — free.

The plain-language starter guide families and educators reach for first: what autism is, how to make sense of behavior, and the first steps to take — without the jargon and without the overwhelm.

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¿Hablas español? Lee esta guía en español → Same free guide, in Spanish.

What The ABCs of Autism gives you

The ABCs of Autism is written to be understood by anyone who loves or teaches a child on the spectrum. It is where thousands of families and educators have started their journey with us.

The complete ABCs of Autism guide — instant digital access
A clear starting point for your first weeks, in plain language
A path for what comes next — we're with you across the whole journey, not just today

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This short overview was designed with AI assistance and reviewed by Special Learning.

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A first small step

When you're ready, one calm next step.

If the ABCs helped things make a little more sense, a visual schedule can take some of the friction out of everyday moments, like getting dressed, leaving the house, or winding down for bed. It's a simple, ready-to-use tool you can print and start using today. No pressure and no commitment, just one practical thing to make tomorrow a bit smoother.

Visual schedule for a boy, $1.99 → Visual schedule for a girl, $1.99 →

For the whole family

Autism touches everyone in the house.

Siblings have questions. Grandparents want to help and aren't always sure how. The first day of kindergarten arrives whether anyone feels ready or not. These are short, plain-language guides written for the people around your child, not just for you. Read them in an evening, print what's useful, leave the rest.

For siblings, $9.99 → For grandparents, $9.99 → Starting kindergarten, $19.99 → All of them together, $16.99 →

Special Learning has supported the autism and ABA community since 2010, serving 32,000+ customers in over 140 countries. We are an active BACB ACE Provider (OP-14-2437). This guide is general educational information about autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, not individualized clinical advice — always consult a qualified professional for decisions about care.