Introduction

What is the TAP Guide to Autism?
The Autistic Place Guide to Autism is a guide meant for educators, parents, and students. It is not a general purpose guide to autism, though a great deal of general interest information is included.

Why Target Education?
Educational settings are highly regulated, especially the K-12 system in the United States. Understanding how autism spectrum disorders are defined by these regulations and to which services students are legally entitled should help our readers.