Asperger Syndrome Coalition
of the United Stated (ASC-U.S.): The Asperger Syndrome
Coalition of the U.S. is a national nonprofit organization committed
to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on
Asperger Syndrome and related conditions
www.asperger.org
Services provided: newsletter, information,
educational materials, event news, conference dates and support
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Autism Research Institute
(ARI) is devoted to conducting research and to disseminating
the results of research, on methods of preventing, diagnosing and
treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
www.autism.com/ari/
Services provided: information based on research
to parents and professionals and serve as a link between parents
and researchers who are in need of carefully diagnosed samples
of children for research purposes. Information to parents is provided
by mail or phone. ARI also publishes a quarterly newsletter and
has a publication list of information packets. |
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Autism Society
of America’s mission is to promote lifelong access and
opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and
their families, to be fully participating, included members of their
community.
www.autism-society.org
Services provided: Education, advocacy at
state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion
of research. Also provides a quarterly newsletter and sponsors
conferences |
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Autism Treatment Center of
America: The Son-Rise Program. This treatment program
was created by parents for parents and professionals. It teaches
them to design and implement home-based/child-centered programs.
The Son-Rise Program believes that parents are their child's best
resource so the educational program is designed not only to work
with children, but parents as well. Parents are taught concrete
educational and attitudinal tools and techniques.
www.son-rise.org
Services provided: links to information on
various topics related to autism |
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Center for Autism and Related
Disorders (CARD) is an organization that trains parents
and teachers in the CARD ABA Method of behavior modification so
that program methods can be applied at home. Community inclusion
and therapy team can provide services at home. (Accepts funding
through the CAP- MR/DD program)
www.centerforautism.com/
Services provided: training in ABA method
of behavior modification. |
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Council for Exceptional Children
(CEC) is the largest international professional organization
dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities or with disabilities and/or the gifted.
www.cec.sped.org
Services provided: provides publications
for educators. Can also provide referral to ERIC Clearinghouse
for Handicapped and Gifted children. |
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Families for Early Autism
Treatment 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
www.feat.org
Services provided: site provides information
to parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and
Asperger’s Syndrome, and to professionals about FEAT, its goals,
organization, and how FEAT can help families, as well as to provide
information about other available resources. |
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More advanced individuals
with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder
(MAAP) is dedicated to assisting family members of more
advanced individuals with autism by offering information and advice
on autism and by providing the opportunity to network with others
in similar circumstances. MAAP also works to inform professional
and the general public about more advanced individual with autism
and how to meet their needs.
www.maapservices.org
Services provided: a quarterly newsletter
which allows subscribers to exchange information, learn about
issues related to autism and share with others who face similar
challenges. Distributes information on high functioning individuals
with autism and offers support, advice, conferences, workshops,
and meetings of parent groups. |
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National Alliance for Autism
Research (NAAR) is a national nonprofit, tax-exempt organization
dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, effective treatment,
and care of the autism spectrum disorders.
www.naar.org
Services provided: sponsors research and
conferences |
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Organization for Autism Research
(OAR) is a non-profit organization formed and led by
parents and grandparents of children and adults with autism. Its
purpose is to put applied science to work in providing answers to
questions that parent, families, individuals with autism, teachers
and caregivers confront each day.
www.autismorg.com
Services provided: information and education |
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Supplemental Security Income
(SSI). SSI is a program that pays monthly benefits to
people with low incomes and limited assets who are 65 or older,
or blind, or disabled. Children can qualify if they meet Social
Security's definition
of disability for SSI children and if their income and assets
fall within the eligibility limits. As its name implies, Supplemental
Security Income supplements a person's income up to a certain level.
People who get SSI can usually get food stamps and Medicaid, too.
Medicaid helps pay doctor and hospital bills.
www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income |
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TASH - Equity, Diversity,
Social Justice and Inclusion: An advocacy group that
works towards school and community inclusion of children and adults
with disabilities.
www.tash.org
Services provided: newsletter, journal, information
and referrals to services. |
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The Arc of the United States
is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation
and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is
devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people
with mental retardation and their families. The association also
fosters research and education regarding the prevention of mental
retardation in infants and young children.
www.thearc.org
Services provided: Advocacy, information,
technical support |
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