Two other good resource websites are the site for the Autism Society of America:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
and The National Autism Association
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org
When she's ready I would recommend finding a case manager who specifically works with families affected by autism and perhaps some support groups as well. She has a long road ahead of her but it doesn't have to be a road she walks alone. She's lucky to have a friend like you!