Links
Families For Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
FEAT is a non-profit organisation of parents, family members, and treatment professionals dedicated to providing best outcome Education, Advocacy and Support for the Northern California Autism Community. This site provides information about Asperger’s Disorder (AS), Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and Autistic Disorder.
Website: http://www.feat.org
First Signs
First Signs is dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders. The organization provides pages dedicated to developmental milestones to the screening and referral process, to treatments for autism spectrum disorders.
Website: http://www.firstsigns.org/
National Autistic Society (UK)
The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism (including Asperger’s syndrome).
Website: http://www.nas.org.uk/
National Institute Of Child Health & Human Development (U.S.A)
The NICHD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of several Institutes doing research into various aspects of autism, including its causes, prevalence, and treatments. The web site provides access to current information about NICHD research projects, publications, news releases, and other activities related to autism and similar disorders.
Website: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/autism/
Organization For Autism Research (OAR)
An informative website, OAR aims to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.
Website: http://www.researchautism.org/
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
SARRC is a nonprofit, community-based organization in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to research, education and resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families. SARRC undertakes self-directed research, serves as a satellite site for national and international projects, and provides up-to-date information, training and assistance to families and professionals about autism.
Website: http://www.autismcenter.org/about_autism.aspx
American Academy Of Pediatrics
General information related to child health, specific guidelines concerning pediatric issues, information about AAP's programs and activities, publications and other child health resources. Information comes from child health experts with scientific research supporting their recommendations.
Website: http://www.aap.org/
American Sign Language Browser
Website: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm
MedlinePlus: Autism
Articles and information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, coping, clinical trials, genetics and research. MedlinePlus is a health information service of the National Library of Medicine.
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autism.html
National Dissemination Center For Children With Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY provides information and links to resources on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth and research-based information on effective educational practices.
Website: http://www.nichcy.org/resources/autism.asp