The following links are helpful resources:

Paula Kluth’s Homepage:  www.paulakluth.com
Paula Kluth’s website provides innovative, state-of-the-art information and resources to
support learners with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other attributes. Her
publications are a must-read and do not miss a presentation opportunity!

Disability is Natural:  www.disabilityisnatural.com
Instead of focusing on the problems or the label of a person, this website recognizes and
celebrates the abilities, strengths, talents, interests and dreams of those who have been labeled.

CAST:  www.cast.org
The Center for Applied Special Technology is a nonprofit organization that works to expand
learning opportunities for all, especially those with disabilities, through the development
of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.

Gentle Teaching:  www.gentleteaching.nl
This website focuses on positive behavior supports for all individuals. Gentle Teaching helps
teachers and others understand why some individuals have behavior support needs.
The resources offered on this website help the user consider the quality of life and human needs
of those they support.

Power of Two:  www.powerof2.org
This website, sponsored by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), is specifically
designed to help schools move their collaborative models forward. Highlights include
web-based training modules and a variety of other resources.

Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.:  www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. exists to educate parents, teachers, professionals and friends
of individuals with Autism and Asperger syndrome attributes. This organization educates
professionals and raises awareness by bringing knowledge to the public through international
conferences and workshops. Dr. Patrick Schwarz, Dr. Paula Kluth, Dr. Temple Grandin,
Dr. Jed Baker and Dr. Scott Bellini are among the internationally recognized experts and authors
affiliated with and presenting on these topics.

National-Louis University:  nl.edu/gateway
Patrick Schwarz’s university has a strong history of educational reform and social justice since the late
1800’s. Currently, National-Louis University has the second largest faculty for a college of
education in the country. In addition, National-Louis University graduates constitute the largest
number of certified special educators of all private universities in the State of Illinois.