General Information:

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.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health (www.bazelon.org):         

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.

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Autism-Related Resources:

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 Research Institute (www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm):        
Information on research and treatment of Autism.

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.

Cure Autism Now (www.cureautismnow.org):        
Autism facts, resources, and advocacy information.

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.

Families for Early Autism Treatment (www.feat.org)
FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, family members, and treatment professionals dedicated to providing best outcome Education, Advocacy and Support.

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

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Resource List