NJCOSAC Resources Page - A comprehensive database of information on a wide range of topics from legal services and healthcare professionals to resources "en español" and adult day and vocational programs.
Autism Speaks - A New York City-based advocacy organization, founded in February 2005 to improve public awareness about autism and to promote autism research.
Facing Autism in New Brunswick - Harold L Doherty founded this blog after his son's diagnosis and subsequent realization that "locally at least, no serious efforts were being made to improve the lives of persons with Autism or to address the realities of Autism Disorder."
National Autism Association - Seeks to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.
Autism Society of America - A grassroots autism organization that exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
National Autism Center - A new non-profit organization the Center advocates for evidence-based treatment approaches, identifies effective programming and shares practical information with families about how to respond to the challenges they face. The Center also conducts applied research as well as develops training and service models for practitioners. Finally, the Center works to shape public policy concerning ASD and its treatment through the development and dissemination of national standards of practice.
Autism National Committee (AUTCOM) - AUTCOM is dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" and was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.
Autism Spectrum Disorders - The National Institute of Mental Health's complete Health & Outreach guide to autism features an explanation of ASD and their diagnosis; presents research into causes and treatment; and discusses adults with ASD.
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