Web Sites Offering Information
about Autism
These are some major Websites with
information on autism. You can find more links by doing a keyword search on
autism.
1.
Autism Society of America
Information to help people understand autism, resources for families with
autistic children, and directory of local chapters nationwide.
www.autism-society.org
2.
Autistics.org
Resources by and for persons on the autistic spectrum. Includes information
library, discussion forums, and directory of Web links.
www.autistics.org
3.
NIMH: Autism
Explains the brain disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate and
form relationships with others.
www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm
4.
CDC: Autism Information Center
Describes autism spectrum disorders and federal and state research projects.
Also provides links to resources for families and researchers.
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddautism.htm
5.
Autism Web
Parents' guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and education of children with
autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
www.autismweb.com
6.
Cure Autism Now (CAN)
Nonprofit organization of parents, clinicians, and scientists dedicated to
finding effective biological treatments, prevention, and a cure for autism and
related disorders.
www.canfoundation.org
7.
Center for the Study of Autism
Disseminates information about autism for parents and professionals and conducts
research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
www.autism.org
8.
Autism Research Institute
Researches the causes of autism as well as methods of preventing, diagnosing,
and treating it and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
www.autism.com/ari
9.
Autism Resources
Resources on autism and Asperger Syndrome including advice to parents who
discover their child is autistic, recommended books, links, and answers to
frequently asked questions.
www.autism-resources.com
10.
Autism-PDD Resources Network
Support information including parents' guides to diagnosis and testing,
treatment options, and special education as well as resources for adults with
disabilities.
www.autism-pdd.net
11.
Future Horizons
A publishing company that exclusively dedicates its disability division to books
on Autism/PDD.
www.futurehorizons-autism.com
12.
National Alliance for Autism Research - NAAR
National nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding the causes,
prevention, effective treatment and, ultimately, cure of the autism spectrum
disorders.
www.naar.org
13.
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
Nonprofit organization of parents, educators, and professionals committed to
education, advocacy, and support of the Northern California autism community.
www.feat.org
14.
Center for the Study of Autism
www.autism.com
15.
Cure Autism Now (CAN)
A non-profit organization of parents, clinicians and scientists dedicated to
finding effective biological treatments, prevention and a cure for autism.
www.cureautismnow.org
16.
Society for the Autistically Handicapped (SFTAH)
Their main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with autism,
giving them a chance to take their rightful place within their local community.
www.autismuk.com/
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