Links
1000 Hours Campaign
1000 Hours is a campaign to lobby the Australian Federal Government to fund a minimum of 1000 Hours of Early Intervention per annum for 2 years for every pre-school child with autism.
Website: http://www.1000hours.com.au
Association For Science In Autism Treatment
ASAT is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to working toward higher standards of accountability for the care, education and treatment of all individuals with autism.
Website: http://www.asatonline.org
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders and to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism. Autism Speaks recently merged with the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR).
Website: http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Autism Society Of America (ASA)
ASA has an informative website and aims to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the autism spectrum, it advocates for appropriate services and provides the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Website: http://www.autism-society.org/site/pageserver
Autism New Zealand Inc.
Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger’s syndrome.
Website: http://www.autismnz.org.nz/
Autism Europe
Autism-Europe facilitates liaison among more than 80 member associations of parents of persons with autism in 30 European countries, including 20 Member States of the European Union, governments and European and international institutions. Web site in English or French.
Website: http://www.autismeurope.org/
Autism Connect
Provides access to news items and newsletters from the world of autism. All news items, newsletters and archived newsletters may be searched using date, place, name or topic.
Website: http://www.autismconnect.org/default.asp
Autism Info
An initiative of Gateways Support Services Inc. funded by the Department of Human Services Victoria. Supports children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and their families with a focus on services that support inclusion and participation in family and community life.
Website: http://www.autismhelp.info/main.htm
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. ARI was founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. ARI also disseminates research findings to parents and others worldwide seeking help. The ARI data bank, the world's largest, contains over 40,000 detailed case histories of autistic children from over 60 countries.
Website: http://www.autism.com/
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
Thorough overview of autism with fact sheets. See: Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/default.htm