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 The following links are to help you find everything you never knew you needed to know about autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. Let us know if you find other helpful sites...we will add them to the list. Also, go to the bottom of the page if you do not find what you are looking for - there are many in alpha order at the end of this page.
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| This is the national society for autism. They are a good resource for up to date information. |
| For Colorado residence, ASA - Colorado Chapter is a good resource. They can direct you to what you need locally or help you get what you need from another chapter. |
| CAN is a research organization with a lot of information to share. They are a non-profit organization and they keep track of research in many different areas of autism (i.e. biomedical, educational, etc.). |
| FEAT has information on close to every aspect of early interventions for children with autism. They also have standards of the profession for persons conducting early intervention and up-to-date information on legal stuff. |
| ARI conducts research and shares the results of this research via their website. Great articles, assistance with bio-medical treatments, and access to DAN doctor information. |
| Along with supporting scientifically sound research regarding autism, this website offers a good assessment of current treatment programs. |
| Autism Speaks has a website with information regarding autism to increase awareness for all. |
| NAAR is known for the "Walk F.A.R. for NAAR" which assists in their fundraising for research and increasing awareness of autism for the general society. |
| The National Autism Association's mission is to advocate on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights, raise public and professional awareness of autism spectrum disorders, and empower those in the autism community to never give up in their search to help their loved ones reach their full potential. |
| TACA focuses on building the autism community by connecting people with eachother and the professionals who can help them. |
Unlocking autism seeks to educate parents about pending legislation and existing laws, biomedical and behavioral treatments, raise funds for autism research, and assist parents of newly diagnosed children by providing direction through a parent-to-parent support hotline in an effort to network families across the United States.
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A resource about children and youth with disabilities.
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| A variety of ideas, downloads, charts and information to assist with teaching children with autism. |
| FECA is dedicated to providing the appropriate educational opportunities for children with autism. |
TCLC has a great program and many downloadable forms for new parents using early intervention.
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| Just as the name says, Autism Research Institute researches autism. They have tons of information on biomedical interventions. |
Tons of nutritional information for persons with autism spectrum disorders. Also at this site is information on research and theory.
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| Ideas, links and opinions regarding sensory processing. For parents and professionals. |
| Sensory Resources has exactly what they say they have - resources for people with sensory integration issues. |
The research and theory behind auditory integration is very interesting. The educational and behavioral improvements are amazing in some people after the therapy.
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| Floor Time is a child directed form of therapy, and Stanley Greenspan has done a lot of work with it. He has written many books (which are good for your library) and is very well known for his work. |
RDI also has the RDA (Relationship Development Assessment) which is very useful in planning future social therapies and analyzing past therapies.
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| TEACCH is a widely used (especially in schools) way of working with children with autism spectrum disorders. This site includes the research and other information on what TEACCH is. |
Lovaas is the leading researcher using ABA and discrete trial teaching for autistic spectrum disorders.
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Resources for schools and school employees about disabilities of children. Many articles and ideas.
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| Legal resource for parents and professionals. |
| More resources for children with disabilities. |
Legal resources for parents and professionals.
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An article directed toward families who have recently received an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis for their child.
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