Ability On-Line Support Network (www.ablelink.org): Connects young people with special needs to peers and mentors with and without disabilities. Encourages humor, respect, and understanding.
American Hyperlexia Association (www.hyperlexia.org): Information, references, and treatment recommendations for hyperlexic or "early" readers, children with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
APA Help Center (www.apa.org): The American Psychological Association presents helpful insights on how to cope with problems at work, family issues, the mind-body connection, and how to find a psychologist.
Beach Center (www.beachcenter.org): The Beach Center's primary purpose is to conduct research to enhance the quality of life of families who have a child with a disability. Addresses many of the questions that families commonly have.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (www.bacb.com): Information regarding Applied Behavior Analysis and locating a Board Certified Analyst.
Brain Connection (www.brainconnection.com): Information on neurology, brain activity, research, etc.
Brave Kids (www.bravekids.org): Brave Kids, a non-profit organization that helps children with chronic, life threatening illnesses and disabilities. The web site is the online community and web resource center for kids with special needs, their families and healthcare professionals.
Can We Talk? (www.tayloredmktg.com/dyspraxia/index.shtml): This site is a brochure and handout resource for Speech Language Pathologists, parents and friends. It specializes in FREE, quickly read and easily understood materials about working with speech delayed children.
Celiac Disease (www.celiac.com): Information on Celiac Disease, milk and wheat-free diets.
Cerebral Palsy (www.aacpdm.org): The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine is a multi-disciplinary scientific society that provides information devoted to the treatment of cerebral palsy and to improving the quality of life.
ABA Resources (http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html): A wonderful website created by a father of a child diagnosed with Autism. It is clear that this parent has spent countless hours compiling a wealth of information for other parents sharing the experience of having a child with a developmental disability. Information regarding how to pursue finding an ABA program for your child (as well as an array of other resources).
Autism Resources (www.autism-resources.com): An amazing index of autism related resources. Collected information about hundreds of autism-related books. Includes recommendations of parents and other readers, books for children, for parents, for teachers, for professionals, accounts of autistic people's experiences.
Autism Society of America (www.autism-society.org): Autism Society of America's national homepage, with links to local chapters and information on services, support, and research.
Autism Society of San Diego (www.sd-autism.org): San Diego chapter of Autism Society of America. Provides news, references, resources, etc.
Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org): Includes general information about Autism as well as information about Autism-related events and legislation.
Autism Today (www.autismtoday.com): An extensive online source for the latest resources and information on autism and Asperger's Syndrome. We are physically located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Find everything you need to navigate the maze of ASD-related information. Very helpful in decision-making around autism-related issues. Information on different conferences and courses.
Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorders (www.autism.about.com): A comprehensive guide to living with Autism/PDD for parents, teachers and caregivers. About.com guide, Adelle Jameson Tilton, is the mother of child with autism. Previous to his birth she worked in the field of nursing and also has a degree in journalism.
Autism99 (www.autism99.org): A variety of resources and related links, updated research and articles from worldwide professionals posted regularly.
AutismAsperger.net (www.autismasperger.net/): Web home of Stephen Shore, author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Serves to build greater awareness of the autism spectrum and in particular, Asperger Syndrome. It joins other websites with this same focus and will work together with them toward strengthening our community of people on the autism spectrum.
Autism-PDD Resource Network (www.autism_pdd.net): Consolidates innumerable web resources. Includes frank discussion, medical information, and practical advice.
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (www.behavior.org): Click on the "Autism" link to find information on Autism and ABA, articles, and links to other useful sites.
Division TEACCH (www.teacch.com/aboutautism.html): Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children. Information on Autism, treatment options, and information in Spanish.
Floortime Foundation (www.floortime.org): Increasing awareness of and access to the comprehensive DIR/Floortime approach to developmental growth for children with social and communication disorders, including autistic spectrum disorders. “Infants, Children and Families” a weekly radio show hosted by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, is accessed at this website.
Future Horizons (www.futurehorizons-autism.com): Provides books, journals, magazines, and videos related to autism, in addition to posting information about autism conferences held nationally.
GlutenFree.com (www.glutenfree.com/autism.htm): A guide for Parents featuring information regarding gluten free, wheat free, low carb, sugar free, vegan, dairy free, egg free, & diet information.
Parents of Autistic Children Together (www.solvingthepuzzle.org): A New Jersey support group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PPD/NOS), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Syndrome, Laundau Kleffner Syndrome, and Fragile X Syndrome.
Talk About Curing Autism (www.tacanow.com): Here you will find a family's story, introduction to Autism, biomedical intervention, dietary intervention, and behavioral based therapy, resources for providers and other important information. Many of the resources listed are for California - however - much of the information is helpful for any family affected by Autism - ANYWHERE.
Helpful Book: Raising a Child with Autism, A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents, by Shira Richman
Helpful Book: Playing, Laughing, and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers, by Julia Moor