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Autism Resources
Autism.com
This excellent page has a very complete listing of autism links which
are regularly updated.
ABA Resources
- A parent-developed site about ABA-related topics http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html
Abilitations Catalog - A resource for Equipment for Development &
Restoration of Physical and Mental Ability Through Movement. www.abilitations.com.
Alpine Learning Group, Inc.
- A nonprofit education and treatment program serving individuals with
autism and PDD.
http://www.alpinelearninggroup.org/info.html
Applied
Behavior Consulting (ABC) - Provides in-home behavioral support for
families of children with autism
http://members.aol.com/kimberlyep/autism/support.htm
The Arc of New Jersey - A statewide, private, nonprofit advocacy
organization founded in 1947 by a group of parents who had a vision of
building a better quality of life for people with mental retardation and
their families. Consisting of a state office and nineteen local county
chapters, The Arc of New Jersey is affiliated with The Arc, a national
organization on mental retardation with 1200 chapters nationwide. www.arcnj.org
ASAH (Association of Schools and Agencies Serving the Handicapped)
- Serving individuals with special needs www.asah.org
ASPEN (Asperger Syndrome Education Network)
http://www.AspenNJ.org
The Association for Behavior Analysis (Note: On home page, click
Special Interest Groups [SIGS] and then click autism) www.wmich.edu/aba
AutismConnect - Provides a regular news service; details all
known national and international events; has a series of World Maps to
connect you to relevant societies, research groups, schools and other
resources, and more. Developed by The Shirley Foundation & the UK based
National Autistic Society.
http://www.autismconnect.org
Autism Research Institute
http://www.autism.com/ari/
Autism Resources http://www.autism-info.com/
Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org
Autism Information and Training Materials for the Law Enforcement
Community
http://policeandautism.cjb.net/
AUTISMSOURCE.ORG
http://www.AUTISMSOURCE.ORG
Autismo y Padres Latinos - Una organizacion de padres ayudando a
padres
http://www.geocities.com/autismonj/auitsmonj.html
Bancroft
NeuroHealth
www.bancroftneurohealth.org
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
www.bacb.com
Blue Green Algae & Special Needs Children: What’s the Connection?
www.joni-jones.com
Autism Tissue Program - The Autism Tissue Program is a joint
effort of the Autism Society of America (ASA) Foundation, the National
Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and the M.I.N.D. (Medical
Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) Institute at the
University of California, Davis. www.brainbank.org
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies
http://www.behavior.org
Center for the Study of Autism - The Center for the Study of
Autism (CSA) is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area. The Center
provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and
conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
Articles and links are available on the website.
www.autism.org
The Center for Disease Control (CDC): Autism Information http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddautism.htm
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) National Immunization Program:
www.cdc.gov/nip
Children’s Center of Monmouth County
www.ccprograms.com
Children’s Progress Unlimited
www.childrensprogressunlimited.org
Communication Behavior Associates LLC - Communication Behavior
Associates LLC, offers a wide range of services designed to effectively
meet the academic, social, communicative, and behavioral needs of
individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. www.CommunicationBehaviorAssociates.com
Continuing Education Programs of America - List of autism videos
http://www.autism.com/cont_ed_prog/
COSAC - The NJ Centers for Outreach & Services for the
Autism Community Inc.
http://www.njautism.org
Cure Autism Now http://www.cureautismnow.org [Note:
New Jersey Cure Autism Now (NJCAN) is a COSAC member agency]
CycleUSA - The official site for the ASA Foundation's Cycle to
Understand and Solve Autism fund raising event. www.cycleusa.net
The Davis Center for Hearing, Speech & Learning www.thedaviscenter.com
Developmental Delay Registry
http://www.devdelay.org/
The Devereux Foundation - The nation's largest independent
non-profit provider of treatment services for individuals with
emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities. www.devereux.org [Note:
Devereux New Jersey Center for Autism is a COSAC member agency]
Early Childhood LINK - An North Carolina-based model training and
technical assistance project developed to facilitate transdisciplinary
early intervention service provision to young children. www.ec-link.org
The Eden Family of Services - Providing community-based lifespan
services for children and adults with autism and their families since
1975 www.edenservices.org
Exceptional Parent Magazine
http://www.eparent.com
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) - FEAT is a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing world class Education, Advocacy, and
Support for the Northern California Autism Community and beyond,
offering an on-line newsletter and more. www.feat.org
First Signs - A non-profit organization dedicated to educating
parents and physicians about the early warning signs of autism and other
developmental disorders in early childhood. www.firstsigns.org
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
Future Horizons - Future Horizons is the world leader in autism/Asperger's
Syndrome publishing. The site also lists autism and Asperger's Syndrome
conferences and available materials. http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com
The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc.
www.greatplainslaboratory.com/
Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratories - Featuring the Autism
Resource Center (ARC), an on-line collection of autism information and
resources. www.gsdl.com/autism
Greater New Haven PDD/Asperger's Support Group www.geocities.com/nhpdd
HelpSoft, Inc.
- Visit this website for a trial version of Learning Helper software! www.learninghelper.com
The
Immunization Action Coalition - www.immunize.org
The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center - The Judge Rotenberg
Educational Center operates day and residential programs for children
and adults with behavior problems, including conduct disorders,
emotional problems, brain injury or psychosis, autism and developmental
disabilities (MA).
http://www.judgerc.org
Melmark - Melmark is a not-for-profit provider of educational,
residential and therapeutic services for children and adults with
developmental disabilities (PA, MA, MD). www.melmark.org
Magical Toys and Products - Therapeutic toys and products www.magicaltoysandproducts.com
Movement Stories for Children http://www.autism.com/movement/
National Alliance for Autism Research http://www.naar.org
The National Autistic Society (UK) http://www.oneworld.org/autism_uk/
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities (NICHCY) - The national information and referral
center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related
issues for families, educators, and other professionals. The special
focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). www.nichcy.org
The National Network for Immunization Information
www.immunizationinfo.org
National Vaccine Information Center http://www.909shot.com/autismto.HTM
New Beginnings at Glenview Academy
www.nbnj.org
New Horizons
in Autism
http://orion.webspan.net/~horizons
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy (NJP&A) - The designated
protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in New
Jersey. www.njpanda.org
The New Jersey Developmental Disabilities Council - The NJDDC is authorized by the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance
and Bill of Rights Act and New Jersey state law to promote systems
change, coordinate advocacy and research for 1.2 million residents with
developmental and other disabilities. www.njddc.org
The NJ Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of
Infantile Autism http://www2.umdnj.edu/chinjweb
OASIS (Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support) -
Provides general information on Asperger syndrome and related disorders,
including resources and materials, events listings, and publications http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ or
http://www.aspergersyndrome.org
Office for Prevention of Mental Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/
On-The-Same-Page: An Asperger Syndrome and Autism Resource http://amug.org/~a203/table_contents.html
Our Autism Home Page http://www.bmts.com/~vesmith/
PACT, Parents of Autistic Children Together - Especially for
those in Burlington, Camden, & Gloucester counties (NJ) www.solvingthepuzzle.org
POAC, Parents of Autistic Children - POAC is a not for profit
group made up of parents of children with autism and provides service to
the autism community. www.poac.net
Pyramid
Educational Consultants, Inc. - The home of "Picture Exchange
Communication System" www.pecs.com
Pocket Full of Therapy - A mail order toy company specializing in
toys and materials for the special needs child. Owned and operated by
experienced pediatric Occupational Therapists, PFOT tries to make toy
selection easier by providing the therapeutic and educational value of
each item. PFOT also provides an “Ask the Therapist” service through the
web site.
http://www.pfot.com
The Positive Supports Network of New Jersey Positive behavioral
support is an approach to intervention that integrates technical
features of applied behavior analysis with person-centered values. The
goal is to build community capacity to support people faced with
behavioral challenges. http://www.aclink.org/psnnj/
The Q104 Kids Foundation - A foundation developed to provide
critical funding to organizations that provide education and therapeutic
services to children with developmental disabilities in the New York
Metropolitan area. www.qkids.org
Regional Family Support Planning Council of Middlesex, Mercer and
Hunterdon Counties
http://community.nj.com/cc/familysupportcouncil5
Road ID - A company specializing in personal identification
jewelry and tags. www.roadid.com
SEARCH Day
Program - Specializing in Creative Programming for Individuals with
Autism.
http://members.aol.com/SEARCHDay
The Sibling Support Project http://www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp/
Siblings of Autism - An on-line support group for siblings www.siblingsofautism.com
Society For The Autistically Handicapped http://www.autismuk.com/
Someone Special Needs You - A Monmouth County, NJ area non-profit
with a focus on recreation activities and support for special kids and
their families. SSNY is run by parents and volunteers. www.ssny.org
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of NJ (SPAN) - SPAN's mission
is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and other
individuals interested in the healthy development and educational rights
of children, to enable all children to become fully participating and
contributing members of our communities and society. www.spannj.org
Stages Learning
Materials - Produce picture cards to teach early language skills to
children with autism, speech & language delays or other related
disabilities www.stageslearning.com
Unlocking Autism - Information about the OPEN YOUR EYES National
Autism Awareness Project www.unlockingautism.org
The Vaccine Education Center:
www.chop.edu
Vital Life
Vitamins - An authorized distributor of SerenAid, a "nutritional aid
for children with autism." www.vitallifevitamins.com/serenaid1.html
Woodbine
House - Publishers of The Special-Needs Collection, sixty books on
disabilities and related topics including AD/HD, autism, celiac disease,
cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, learning
disabilities, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, early intervention,
inclusion, special education, communication skills, and more. www.woodbinehouse.com
Youth Consultation Service: Virginia Harkness Sawtelle Learning
Center - A private, not-for-profit school offering services for
children ages 3-21 within the autism spectrum (locations in Montclair,
Paramus, and Collingswood, NJ)
www.ycs.org
Government Links
NJ State
http://www.state.nj.us
NJDDC
http://www.njddc.org
DHS
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices
U.S. Congress
http://thomas.loc.gov/
White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
WEBSITES
ABOUT: Theories of Autism
Alternative Therapies for Children with Brain Injury and
Developmental Disorders
This site has an immediately accesible index to the following autism
theories: Opioid Excess Theories, Opioid-like substances, Dipeptidyl
peptidase deficiency, Opioids and secretin, Opioids and glutathione,
Opioids and immunosuppression, Gluten/Casein Theories, Opioid receptors,
Urinary IAG, Fatty Acids, Gamma Interferon Theory, Free Sulphate Theory,
Cholocystokinin and Autism, Oxytocin and Vasopressin in Autism, Autism
and Amino Acids, Autoimmune Theory, Viral Infection Theory, Vaccinations
and Autism, DPT and brain damage, MMR vaccine and autism, Action of
Secretin Theories, Secretin and cAMP, Lectins and secretin, Prenatal
Aspartame Exposure
WEBSITES ABOUT:
General Information and Link Lists
Kay Stammers Page "Beyond Autism"
This is a terrific site! Her
list of articles and abstracts
is fantastic and up to date. She also
manages an up to date
calendar of disability events
HealthlinkUSA
This site is designed to be easy to use for people who are searching the
internet for information on a wide range of specific health topics,
including Autism. Links to sites which discuss treatment, prevention,
support groups, e-mail lists, message boards, risk factors, statistics,
research and more are included.
Wobus
One of the best, most complete sets of autism links available. If time
is limited, John Wobus's site is the one to visit.
This site includes autism links, frequently asked questions and advice
to parents of newly diagnosed children. One of the links is a list of
frequently mentioned books on autism lists. There is also an extensive
bibliography of books on autism (over 500 books).
From the Ramparts
FROM THE RAMPARTS is striving to be a complete resource guide for
informational resources regarding almost ANY developmental, neuro-biological
or behavioral disorder / disability. No "censorship bias" pro or con
toward any one particular remediation or course of action is either
implied or espoused. This site is intended to serve as a dependable
gateway to reliable information regarding educational, health, social
and vocational issues for those who are interested in taking a proactive
role in their own or their loved one's life decisions.
Pharmaceutical Information Network
This site is full of links ranging from information on drugs to
information on pharmacy schools.
Pediatric resources
Extensive listings including link to Exceptional Parent magazine. This
is a good site for information on product recalls, emergency alerts,
growth and development, simple prescriptions, etc. It has its own search
engine on the page, so you can look for specifics. They also host a
"Kids Only" club.
1-800-Wheelchair opened in 1997 with a clear mission: to be a one stop,
full service medical supply company. If you find yourself or family
member with a short term injury or a long term disability, we have the
products needed to help increase your mobility
http://www.1800wheelchair.ca/news/post/learning-disability-resources.aspx
WEBSITES
ABOUT: Related Disorders
Learning Disabilities Links on IRSC
This page has an enormous list of links to all sorts of disability
pages.
Apraxia Kids
If you were searching for information about apraxia of speech in
children or developmental verbal dyspraxia, this is the right place. Get
questions answered in the "frequently asked questions from parents"
section of the page, get info on speech and language topics, and access
appraxia parents' support groups.
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism,
Salem, Oregon. Individuals with this disorder have have abnormal EEG
patterns and autistic behavior.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism,
Salem, Oregon. Missing a small portion of chromosome 15, these
individuals display an obsession with food which is often associated
with impulsive eating, compact body build, underdeveloped sexual
characteristics, and poor muscle tone. Can be associated with autism.
Rett Syndrome
Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism,
Salem, Oregon. Rett Syndrome was first recognized by Andreas Rett in
1966 and is a neurological disorder affecting primarily females.
Autopsies on the brains of these individuals indicate a pathology
different than autism; however, children afflicted with Rett Syndrome
often exhibit autistic-like behaviors, such as repetitive hand
movements, prolonged toe walking, body rocking, and sleep problems.
Williams Syndrome
Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism,
Salem, Oregon Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by
mild mental retardation and autistic-like behaviors. It is a rare
disorder in which a portion of DNA material on chromosome 7 is missing.
WEBSITES ABOUT:
Vaccine Awareness
National Vaccine Information Center
The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is a national, non-profit
educational organization founded in 1982. It is the oldest and largest
national organization advocating reformation of the mass vaccination
system
Gary Null's Action File: Vaccinations
Informative articles, links to other sites and other organizations
regarding concerns about harm caused by vaccines
"The Autism Explosion" by Dr. Bernard Rimland
Dr. Rimland's article regarding his thoughts on vaccines and the
increase in autism rates.
The Natural Immunity Information Network ( N I I N )
dedicated to providing information and support to families and
individuals who are exploring alternatives in health and seeking to make
informed choices with regard to the possible vaccination of their
children. The main sections of this site include information about the
law and regulations regarding vaccines.
WEBSITES ABOUT:
Government Health and Disability Service Organizations
The
National Institutes of Health
Begun as a one-room Laboratory of Hygiene in 1887, the National
Institutes of Health today is one of the world's foremost biomedical
research centers, and the Federal focal point for biomedical research in
the U.S. The NIH mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to
better health for everyone. This page has a search engine for easy
access to the information on the site which includes NIH links to
information on employment opportunities, summer internships, and also an
NIH E-mail and telephone directory. Simply described, the goal of NIH
research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose,
and treat disease and disability, from the rarest genetic disorder to
the common cold.
Social Security Administration, Disability Information
This site offers links on the following topics: Welfare Reform and
Childhood Disability, Social Security Disability Publications,
Information and Forms, Disability Notes, Employment and Rehabilitation
Programs, Professional Relations Programs, Functional Work Disability
Measures, Congressional Testimony on Social Security Disability and
other issues.
The Center for Mental Health Services' Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
This government website that offers a wealth of information about mental
health. Visitors can order free publications online, search KEN's
referral database, read the latest mental health news, and explore links
on a variety of mental health-related topics including children's health
issues, autism, depression, anxiety, self-help/support groups,
treatment, and research.
WEBSITES ABOUT:
Online Bookstores
The Neuroscience Center
This site has a Library of Neurological Information (LONI). It also
has a NeuroScience Center Bookstore with a selection of 2,000 books
which you can order online. Also on the page is the Journal of Cognitive
Rehabilitation Archives which includes searchable archives.
Future Horizons
This site sells books, audio tapes, and video tapes on autism and PDD
for both parents and children. The page also offers a newsletter. In
addition, it lists conferences.
WEBSITES ABOUT:
Family Resources
Beyond Autism - All Children Are Exceptional
Kay Stammers writes that her new site is a "labor of love and
frustration done by a parent that has 'been there done that'."
Families Working Together
Dave & Kristine Sivewright have created a beautiful Christian web site
"dedicated to all our special angels with autism" This site has many
resources and including a list of special needs ministries.
Web of Care
Follow the browse link to"autism" for general information and strategies
for caring for an autistic family member.
Family Village
A global community that integrates information, resources, and
communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental
retardation and other disabilities, for their families, and for those
that provide them services and support. This site includes informational
resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive
products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education,
worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and
much more.
Disabilities Homepage for Parents
This site has information about special education issues, including a
dictionary, definitions, laws, medical assistive technology,
organizations and adoption. This site also has a link for odering
special needs books from Barnes and Noble. There is also a special
education newsletter.
WEBSITES ABOUT:
Newsletters and Publications
FEAT Daily Online Newsletter
An excellent, highly recommended source to keep in touch with all
that's going on with Autism with the minimal of reading (on average two
posts per day) by subscribing to the FEAT Daily Online Newsletter. They
subscribe to a half a dozen of the larger autism-related email lists, as
well as comb the larger dailies and the Internet Newsgroups and websites
for leads (privacies protected). National parent-inspired organizations
promoting scientific research into autism like NAAR, CAN, AGRE and the
MIND Institute regularly feed important developments to report.
Closing The Gap
Closing The Gap, Inc. is an organization that focuses on computer
technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly
newspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site.
WEBSITES ABOUT:
Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
FAAAS Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome
A support group that is aimed at the families of those afflicted with
Asperger's Syndrome. Especially those whose relative has not been
correctly diagnosed until they are well into adulthood.
Asperger's Disorder Homepage
A good site to start with, written by Kaan R. Ozbayrak, MD, with FAQs,
and explanations of Asperger's Syndrome, and a list of clinicians who
evaluate individuals with Asperger's Disorder.
O.A.S.I.S. -Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
One of the more well-know spots on the internet! Very good pages on
Asperger Syndrome, with excellent links.
Oops... Wrong Planet Syndrome
Written by a mother with Aspergers who has a son with autism, this site
includes personal information and factual information and over 800
links! She writes: "This page will take you to pretty well everything I
know about the autism spectrum and more. It illustrates my own obsessive
interest in autism information gathering and a desire to share what I
know. I also share our story, a personal look at our life on the
spectrum."
On
The Same Page
Put together by individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, this site contains
information for those with this condition, parents, professionals,
researchers, teachers, advocates, mentors, tutors, friends, service
providers, and significant others.
WEBSITES
ABOUT: Other Autism Organizations
Start here for autism info ->The Autism Society of America (ASA)
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote
lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum
and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their
communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research
related to autism. This site is a great place to begin learning about
autism.
NAAR
The National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) is a national
nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding the causes,
prevention, effective treatment and, ultimately, cure of the autism
spectrum disorders.
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was
established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research,
and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism
and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other
severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
National Autistic Society, UK
UK charity which exists to champion the rights and interests of all
people with autism and Asperger syndrome and to ensure that they and
their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs
The Jack Parish Foundation
The Jack Parish Foundation's goals are to fund educational projects
(books, videos, audiotapes, CD-ROMs) that provide a unique perspective
on treating children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, providing
funding and cutting edge therapeutic services to needy families,
increasing awareness through the Internet and other state-of-the-art
electronic communication platforms.
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism has been established by pro
football player Doug Flutie, Sr. and his wife, Laurie Flutie, as their
life-long commitment to make a difference in the lives of autistic
children and their families. The foundation is named in honor of their
8-year old son Doug, Jr. who was diagnosed with autism at age three.
Defeat Autism Now
The Autism Research Institute convened a group of about 30 carefully
selected physicians and scientists in Dallas in January, 1995, for the
express purpose of sharing information and ideas toward defeating autism
as quickly as possible. A consensus statement and DAN! approach was
developed.
LADDERS.org
A collaborative website of three non-profit groups, The Autism Research
Foundation (TAFR) , LADDERS, and Friends of LADDERS. LADDERS offers
learning and developmental disabilities evaluation and rehabilitation
services.
The Society for Auditory Intervention Techniques (SAIT)
A non-profit organization and is located in Salem, Oregon. SAIT
distributes information about auditory integration training (AIT) and
other auditory-based interventions to professionals and parents through
information packets; The Sound Connection quarterly newsletter; and
annual conferences.
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