General Links

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

www.aap.org/healthtopics/autism.cfm

This website provides information about autism detection and treatment.


Autism Asperger’s Digest

www.autismdigest.com

This magazine provides positive stories, practical strategies, and proactive solutions for real life challenges of ASD.


Autism Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

www.asha.org (Go to most frequent searches and type in autism)

This website offers information about autism and the role of the speech-language pathologist.


Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA)

www.abainternational.org


Autism Society of America (ASA)

www.autism-society.org

ASA offers a wide range of information on topics such as advocacy, education, services, research and support. ASA also has local chapters in many cities


Autism Source

www.autismsource.org

Autism source is a nationwide online directory of ASA chapters, professionals, government resources, diagnostic centers and service providers.


Autism Speaks

www.autismspeaks.org

This website provides information on diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, advocacy, ways to get involved, and information about your child’s rights.


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism

The Web site of the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities features general autism resources, including an information center, an overview on developmental screening, and links to specific CDC programs related to autism.


Cure Autism Now (CAN)

www.cureautismnow.org

CAN supports biomedical research, provides advocacy, and offers a resource network.  This site provides general information about autism as well as a resource database and a description of research initiatives.


First Signs

www.firstsigns.org

First signs provides information to promote awareness about the social, emotional, and communication features of autism in young children.


National  Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

www.nccam.nih.gove


Organization for Autism Research (OAR)

www.researchautism.org

OAR sponsors research on applied science designed to answer questions that other parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers, and caregivers confront daily.  The site includes “A Paren’ts Guide to Research,” to help parents of newly diagnosed children.


PDD Support Network

www.autism-pdd.net

This information and resource site provides online support and a place for parents to express thoughts, share ideas, and seek help.