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Autism Society of America The ASA exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We 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 Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Phone: 301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM (1.800.328.8476)
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First Signs
First signs is dedicated to educating pediatricians and parents about the signs of autism. Explore this site if you suspect your very young child may be Autistic. Share their information with your pediatrician.
First Signs, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
Telephone (978) 346-4380
Fax (978) 346-4638
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The NIH Autism Resource Network
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) support two major research networks dedicated to understanding and treating autism. This Web site provides a single source of information about these networks and the research they conduct. Here You'll find links to major University programs researching autism.
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DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. You can begin your search by visiting any of the nine subject areas at the top of their home page. This site is particularly useful in researching your child's rights to accomodation in the public schools.
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Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is now one of the largest foundations dedicated to autism in the world, with more than 130 employees, and walk chapters across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In 2006 the organization raised over $33 million and committed $25 million to fund scientific research. Autism Speaks also has an ASD Video Glossary on their site which is an invaluable tool for parents and caregivers.
2 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-252-8584
California: 310-230-3568
Fax: 212-252-8676
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The CDC - Autism Information Center
The Autism Information Center seeks to give people accurate and timely information about public health and the Autism Spectrum Disorders. They respond to requests for information from state and local agencies, health professionals, universities, and the general public. A great resource site.
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Association for Science in Autism Treatment
ASAT is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education and care of people with autism.
Since autism was first identified, there has been a long history of failed treatments and fads, levied on vulnerable individuals as well as on their families. Many of these treatments have been too quickly adopted by professionals, too readily sensationalized by the media, and too hastily embraced by consumers well before supporting evidence or reasonable probability existed for their effectiveness or safety.
Our goal is to foster and promote higher standards of accountability and professionalism, in the treatment of autism. We believe that every person with autism has the right to appropriate education and care, and we promote evidence based interventions based on sound scientific research, as the best means of achieving that goal.
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Autism National Committee (AUTCOM)
An autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches. The organization was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.
P.O. Box 429,
Forest Knolls, CA 94933
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Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support (OASIS) This site was created and maintained by Barb kirby, the parent of a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. The website is hosted by the university of Delaware.
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
This site offers a wealth of information on disabilities. NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Acts as a central source of information on:
- disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
- IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
- No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
- research-based information on effective educational practices.
U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
P.O. Box 1492,
Washington, DC 20013-1492
Tel: 800-695-0285
Fax: 202-884-8441
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) The NICHD was initially established to investigate the broad aspects of human development as a means of understanding developmental disabilities, including mental retardation, and the events that occur during pregnancy. Today, the Institute conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood, to better understand the health of children, adults, families, and communities.
National Institutes of Health, DHHS,
31 Center Drive,
Rm. 2A32 MSC 2425,
Bethesda, MD 20892-2425
Tel: 301-496-5133 Fax: 301-496-7101
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Autism page
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
National Institutes of Health, DHHS,
6001 Executive Blvd. Rm. 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Tel: 301-443-4513/866-615-NIMH (-6464) 301-443-8431 (TTY)
Fax: 301-443-4279
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National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse
Includes a discussion of Autism & Language.
1 Communication Avenue,
Bethesda, MD 20892-3456
Tel: 800-241-1044
800-241-1055 (TTD/TTY)
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The Autism Spectrum Institute
The ASI provides supportive education programs and trains pre-service and teacher educators as well as parents and families of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. The Institute provides a multidisciplinary network of consultants that can assist in identifying, selecting, and implementing effective programs, a lending library, and information to families and professionals through workshops and inservice trainings. It will also serve as a coordinating site for classroom-, home-, and clinic-based research with an emphasis on the empirical validation of intervention strategies.
Autism Spectrum Institute
Illinois State University
DeGarmo, Room 517
Campus Box 5910
Normal, IL 61790-5910
Telephone: (309) 438-5291
Fax: (309) 438-8699
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Center for Excellence in Autism Research at the University of Pittsburgh
The goal of the Autism Center of Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh is to conduct exceptional research on the cognitive, brain and genetic basis of autism. Through this research we hope to provide innovative treatment developments and to advance community services and government policy that will consistently improve the lives of those with autism spectrum disorders.
Webster Hall, Suite 300
3811 O’Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Toll Free 1-866-647-3436
Phone 412-246-5485
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Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD - Albany) is a university - affiliated resource center that brings research and practice together in community settings. CARD - Albany provides evidence based training and support to families and professionals, and through on-going research contributes knowledge to the field of autism spectrum disorders. CARD - Albany serves a diverse population of families, educators, and community professionals. Eligible participants include individuals who have been diagnosed with:
- Autistic Disorder/Autism
- Asperger's Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Rett's Disorder
Services are provided at NO COST to families and professionals throughout New York.
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
University at Albany
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
phone: (518) 442-2574
toll free: (866) 442-2574
fax: (518) 442-4834
email: card@albany.edu
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Center for Human Development Research (CHDR)
The Center for Human Development Research (CHDR) is a multidisciplinary center for research on developmental psychopathology and developmental disabilities, based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Medical School. Our mission is to be a center of excellence in research, education, clinical and community service related to all aspects of human development and developmental psychopathology. Our goal is to improve the lives of people with developmental disorders or mental illness originating in childhood, through research on the nature, causes, and treatment of these disorders.
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Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities
The mission of the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities is to catalyze and integrate advances in science, engineering, and technology to promote the quality of life and independent living of people with cognitive disabilities. Over 22 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by impaired cognitive function such as intellectual disabilities, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and serious, persistent mental illness. An estimated 334,000 persons in Colorado have cognitive disabilities.
The University of Colorado established the Institute in 2001 as a result of a substantial gift from Bill and Claudia Coleman. Part of their gift established the Coleman-Turner Chair in Cognitive Disability. The Colemans also provide annual gifts to fund the operating and research expenditures of the Institute. The Coleman Colorado Foundation (CCF) was established to receive gifts from the donors. It is a 501 (c) (3) public charity classified as a 509 (a) (3) supporting organization to the University of Colorado (CU) to support the Coleman Institute.
Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities
University of Colorado
3825 Iris Ave., Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 492-0639 Fax: (303) 735-5643
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Autism Center of Excellence and Healthy Infant Development Laboratory
The Autism Center of Excellence and Healthy Infant Development Laboratory is dedicated to discovering the causes of autism using our multi-disciplinary research. One of six Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) in the country established at the University of California, San Diego by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
8110 La Jolla Shores Dr.
Suite 201
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 551-7925
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Indiana Resource Center for Autism
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism conducts outreach training and consultations, engages in research, and develops and disseminates information on behalf of individuals across the autism spectrum, including autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. IRCAs efforts are focused on providing communities, organizations, agencies, and families with the knowledge and skills to support children and adults in typical early intervention, school, community, work, and home settings.
Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-2696
Phone: (812) 855-6508
Fax: (812) 855-9630
TT: (812) 855-9396
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