AUTISM SERVICES
Autism
Information and Resources
The Source for
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder
The best
site I have found for finding local resources. After clicking on the link, find your state on the map and then click. You can then search for providers and experts
in your area.
A support group for siblings with Aspergers and Autism
Georgia
Support Groups for
Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome
MAAP Services for Autism and Aspergers Syndrome is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Aspergers syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
OAR is
the only autism organization which focuses solely on applied research.
Putting
research to work providing answers to questions for those confronted directly
and indirectly by autism.
Funding research studies that investigate treatments, educational approaches, and statistical aspects of autism.
The
The
An online service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Updated daily, the site offers information on a range of health topics, including autism and assistive devices, in English and Spanish (En Español).
Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.
American Academy of Pediatrics
General information related to child health, specific
guidelines concerning pediatric issues, information about AAP's programs and
activities,publications and other child health resources. Information comes
from child health experts with scientific research supporting their
recommendations.
American Music Therapy Association
Music is a form of non-verbal communication that increases social skills,language development, interaction, expression, organizational processing, and encourages spontaneous creation and improvisation. Fact sheet about Music Therapy and autism (PDF)
Association for Science in Autism Treatment-ASAT
Not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism.
Come check out a list of events in your area related to autism awareness and the autism community. Posting your own local events to the calendar is free!
Autism Community: Strengthening the Knowledge on Autism
The Autism Community is a blog where you can find information about Autism Spectrum Disorder, treatment options, advocacy issues, resources for families and teachers of children with ASD, and other helpful information. In addition to this, I want this blog to be forum in which the autism community can come together and share their thoughts and get their questions answered.
Autism is a journey for the children, their parents and all who accompany them as they grow and progress. We founded the Autism Community Store as a stop on this journey - a place to find the supplies we need together.
A way to connect, educate, and communicate the latest advancements in therapy offerings, educational opportunities and home based programs to the global Autism Community through the use of video vignettes.
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
Founded
in 1967 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, ARI conducts and fosters scientific research
designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism.
ARI also disseminates research findings to parents and others worldwide seeking
help. One of ARI's primary projects, DAN!conferences which is sharing
information and ideas toward defeating autism as quickly as possible.
Autism Society of America (ASA)
ASA
exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. They do this by
increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the
spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the
lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education,
research and advocacy.
Autism.tv
Stories
of intervention and recovery from parents, professionals, caregivers and other
individuals. Thanks to these people, recovery is now a reality for a
significant fraction of the population of children with autism.
Autistic TV
Autistic
TV is a valuable online destination and rich media network for all things
Autism. Autistic TV will provide individuals with Autism and their caretakers
with a singular place on the web to find current, reliable and unbiased
information about Autism, including video, audio podcasts, expert advice current
news and more.
Daniel Jordan Fiddle
Foundation
The
mission of the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation is to award grants to programs
that enrich the lives of adolescents and adults with autism. The Daniel Jordan
Fiddle Foundation encompasses developing, identifying, supporting and
supervising exemplary programs.
Defeat Autism Now (DAN!)
A
project of the Autism Research Institute, DAN! meetings bring together
physicians and scientists from around the world to develop advanced methods of
diagnosis and treatment. DAN! Conferences and practitioner trainings are held
twice a year.
Doug Flutie, Jr.
Foundation for Autism
The primary goal of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism is to promote awareness and support families affected by autism spectrum disorders. They are committed to funding organizations that provide direct services, family support grants, education, advocacy and recreational opportunities with the purpose of improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families.
Families for Effective Treatment (FEAT)
FEAT
is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals
dedicated to providing Education, Advocacy and Support for the Northern
California Autism Community.
First Signs
FirstSigns
is dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with
developmental delays and disorders. The organization provides a wealth of
resources ranging from healthy development to concerns about a child; from the
screening and referral process, to treatments for autism spectrum disorders.
Their stated goal is to improve screening and referral practices and to lower
the age at which young children are identified with autism and other
developmental disorders.
Floortime Repository
Floortime
Repository features everything from free
Provide books, conferences, and other resources on Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). Mission is to bring current, helpful information on autism and Asperger's Syndrome to individuals, families and professionals.
Generation Rescue was formed in 2005 by parents of children who have been diagnosed with childhood neurological disorders including autism, ADHD and other learning disabilities. Their belief is that most of these conditions are environmental illnesses that can be treated through biomedical intervention.
We are an e-commerce site dedicated to supporting individuals and families touched by autism. We have over 600 products on the site ranging from developmental/educational toys, current ASD book titles and DVDs, OT and sensory diet items and products that build on existing skills and talents and cater to special interests. Our market focus is on the individual with autism, but also every person that comes in contact with the individual on the spectrum.
Healing Thresholds is a site dedicated to healing the lives of families touched by autism by providing daily updates on therapies and news designed to help people with autism.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
U.S.Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs' (OSEP's) IDEA website. Created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, released on August 3,2006.
Lost and Found Temporary Tattoos
"If I am lost, please help me be found" temporary tattoos.
Come visit MakeBeliefsComix.com, where parents and children can create their own comic strips online and practice writing, reading and storytelling. Parents and teachers of autistic children are using the site to communicate more effectively with their children by creating comic strips to teach and convey information to them.
This site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with developmental disabilities. It provides information about developmental disabilities services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features.
National Association Of Residential Providers for Adults with Autism
The United Voice of the Autism Residential Services Community. Lists member agencies and courses. Goals are to promote best practices and quality standards through training, open access to under served populations, exchange information members and partners to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
National Autism Association (NAA)
NAA's mission is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights. They aim to educate society that autism is not a lifelong incurable genetic disorder but one that is bio medically definable and treatable. Their efforts include raising public and professional awareness of environmental toxins as causative factors in neurological damage that often results in an autism or related diagnosis.
Natural Cellular Defense, Waiora
Waiora's Natural Cellular Defense is clinically formulated to help support a healthy immune system, remove heavy metals and toxins, and balance your body's pH levels and it is also natural, non-toxic and safe for long-term use.
Eating naturally healthy meals has never been easier! There's no reason to feel
confused or intimidated about how to eat more healthfully. A wide variety of natural
food meal plans will guide you on what to buy, how to prepare
it, and why it's good for you.
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
OAR was created in 2001 by parents and grandparents who shared a common belief that applied research would answer the questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and care givers confront daily. No other autism organization has this singular focus.
The Coalition for Safe Minds (Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders) is a private non-profit organization founded to investigate and raise awareness of the risks to infants and children of exposure to mercury from medical products, including thimerosal in vaccines. Safe Minds supports research on the potential harmful effects of mercury and thimerosal.
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
SARRC
is a nonprofit, community-based organization in
Your resource for special needs planning, as well as for finding an attorney that can help in your area.
Surfer's Healing seeks to enrich the lives of children with autism and the lives of their families by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing.
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
TACA provides information, resources, and support to families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them.
Our mission is to further promote support and information for parents in a group or individual setting online for free. We are here to hold your hand and guide you. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach. Our goal is to speed the process from diagnosis to being informed, staying informed, connecting families, allowing them to share experiences and helping those with autism thrive.
Train4Autism is a foundation dedicated to bringing together a community of athletes, physically-active, and socially conscious people who are committed to raising awareness and funds for research and treatment for those living with autism and their families.
Unlocking Autism Parent to Parent Network: parents and US State Representatives who are willing to help communicate autism resources and awareness to parents of autistic children and other interested.
Information
about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with
disabilities. Search for information in the Advocacy Libraries and Law
Libraries.
ZAC Browser: Zone for
Autistic Children
ZAC is the
first web browser developed specifically for children with autism, and autism
spectrum disorders. You have found the best environment on the Internet for
your autistic Child
