Autism

Resources in this category:

Autism Network International
http://www.ani.ac/

An autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people. Includes penpal directory, speaker referral service, reference library, etc.

Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers
http://www.teacch.com/info_primer.html

Provides answers to common questions about autism including descriptions, possible causes, rates within population, available services in North Carolina, and discusses living with autism.

Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Organization dedicated to "funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder."

autistics.org: resources by and for persons on the autistic spectrum
http://www.autistics.org/

A database of information by and for persons on the autistic spectrum, developed by a volunteer transient consortium. "The autistics.org project is primarily by and for autistics, not parents of autistic children, though family members and professionals may find this website helpful."

Cure Autism Now
http://www.cureautismnow.org/

The Cure Autism Now Foundation focuses on funding scientific research seeking to improve the lifestyle of those with autism.

Diagnosis: Autism
http://www.diagnosisautism.com/

This site is an online community for parents and professionals. It contains general infomation, frequently asked questions, forums, an encyclopedia, news, book reviews, and links to additional information.

Families for Early Autism Treatment
http://www.feat.org/

FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing world-class education, advocacy and support for the Northern California autism community." This site provides information and advocacy resources to parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, as well as information about FEAT to professionals.

International Child Development Resource Center
http://www.icdrc.org/

This site provides information about upcoming conferences and online trainings that relate to autism and has links to more resources. The ICDRC was co-founded by two doctors who specialize in the treatment of children with developmental disorders.

Society for the Autistically Handicapped
http://www.autismuk.com/

This webpage is loaded with information on autism. Includes extensive description of the condition and its symptoms and causes as well a fact file and first hand accounts of people with autism. Also includes several good assistantive and educational resources along with an informal bibliography.

Talk about Curing Autism
http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/

TACA is a non-profit organization that focuses on building the autism community by connecting people and sharing information. Resources on the site help affected families find support and effective treatments as quick as possible.

UnlockingAutism.org
http://www.unlockingautism.org/

This site provides information about autism and helps parents get in touch with a country-wide network of "Unlocking Autism Representatives" who can help them find the best available resources for their children. Users can post messages to the site community or search for experts to help them answer questions.