Autism Society of America - The society's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.
www.autism-society.org
Online information, support and resources helping with issues pertaining to Autism Spectrum, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (ASD & PDD) for parents
www.autism-pdd.net
The Schafer Autism Report
http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/
National Autism Association www.nationalautismassociation.org
Autism Speaks - At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Speaks, it's time to listen.
www.autismspeaks.org
Cure Autism Now (CAN)
One of the largest private funders of autism research, CAN is an organization of parents, physicians, and researchers that is dedicated to promoting and funding biomedical research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. www.cureautismnow.org
The Dan Marino Foundation
Founded by legendary Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and his wife Claire, The Dan Marino Foundation supports programs that provide integrated intervention services for children with autism and other special needs. www.danmarinofoundation.org
The Doug Flutie Junior Foundation
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism was established by NFL Quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of their son who was diagnosed with autism at age three. The Foundation's goals are to support financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism, as well as to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism. www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org
First Signs, Inc.
First Signs, Inc., is a national non-profit organization dedicated to early identification and intervention of children with autism and other developmental disorders. Its mission is to ensure the best developmental outcome for every child by promoting awareness regarding the most important and often overlooked aspects of development: social, emotional, and communication. www.firstsigns.org
Organization for Autism Research
Led by parents, grandparents, and relatives of children and adults with autism, OAR plans to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individual with autism, teachers, and caregivers confront daily. www.researchautism.org
Unlocking Autism
Unlocking Autism strives to increase public awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders. UA assists parents of newly diagnosed children through its national parent-to-parent network and national hotline center. UA works to educate parents and families on treatment options, advocacy, and how to affect change nationally, as well as in their own communities. www.unlockingautism.org
The Source
MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). www.asperger.org
AskAnAspie
This site was created with the soul purpose of raising autism awareness. The one thing I have learned about autism is that I know nothing about it, except that it has taken my child prisoner. But I know Sarah and I know someday (I hope soon) someone will find the key and set her free. http://www.oddsandfriends.typepad.com
Interactive Autism Network
IAN consists of the IAN Community, a welcoming, online library rich with information on Autism Spectrum Disorders, and IAN Research, an online project permitting parents of children with ASDs to share their knowledge and insights with researchers in a secure online environment.
Learn about the latest autism research, join in a worldwide collaboration of people dedicated to finding answers, and, for those who qualify, take part in research from the convenience of your own home. Be part of the solution: Visit IAN today! www.iancommunity.org
Buttons and More
This site was created with the soul purpose of raising autism awareness. The one thing I have learned about autism is that I know nothing about it, except that it has taken my child prisoner. But I know Sarah and I know someday (I hope soon) someone will find the key and set her free. www.buttonsandmore.com
Discovery Toys
Partnered with Autism Speaks, this project aims to open avenues of support for the families of children with autism. Together we will work to raise hope and deliver a rich, educational experience for children with autism by matching the right toys to identified skill areas that typically require additional strengthening. Contact your local Educational Consultant STACEY THOMAS for more information or to receive a catalog. For more information on how we provide support for families with children with autism and our partnerships, visit our Autism Support Project page.
Abilitations is a company whose primary focus is serving the needs of individuals with special needs. www.abilitations.com
Jubliee Organic Farms Free-ranging organically grained poultry - 2444 Whittings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV 25404 (304)274-6265
Stitches By Anne Custom made weighted products for sensory integration - I use poly pellets to weight the blankets, critters, & lap pads. www.stitchesbyanne.info
Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet www.gfcfdiet.com
Kidskills A pediatric occupational therapy practice located in Winchester, VA. 1849 Plaza Drive, Winchester, VA 22601 540-535-0777 otkidskills@yahoo.com
The Aurora School was founded by parents in cooperation with the Arc of Loudoun County. 205-B N. Maple Avenue, Purcellville, VA 20132 540-751-1414 www.aurora-school.org
The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. For more than 40 years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to dissemination the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism. We provide research-based information to parents and professionals around the world. www.autism.com
Horse with Hearts A riding program for children with disabilities located off Ridge Road in Berkeley County. www.horseswithhearts.com
Saddles & Smiles A free program offered by the Jefferson County 4-H. They meet at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds once a month. For more information call Margaret Liskey 728-7413.
Camp Victory: Conducts a variety of camps in Pennsylvania, providing both loving support and professional care for children with a wide range of frequently complex health problems. These include allergies, autism, cancer, heart disease, spina bifida and many others. Camp Victory operates by target groups (partner groups) whose purpose is to run camps for children with specific health problems. Partner groups rent the Camp Victory facility for up to a week at a time. Each camp is individually named by its partner group. Children with the same illness come together, giving each other support, hope and self-esteem, and enjoying to the full pleasures of a summer camp that caters to their specialized needs. Some partner groups are formal support groups for specific health problems. Others are less formally structured, comprising family members and/or concerned health care personnel. All groups fund their own camps. Fees for individual camps are set by the partner groups organizing them. No child is turned away for lack of ability to pay. For a list of camps and locations call 570-458-6530 or visit www.campvictory.org
Camp Easter Seals Virginia has a 50 year history of providing quality camping programs for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Camp Easter Seals is designed to offer children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a supportive and cooperative atmosphere. From campfire sing-a-longs and late night ghost stories to canoing, nature walks, swimming, and arts and crafts, the Easter Seals Virginia camping program provides the excitement and activity of a traditional summer camp program in a beautiful, accessible setting. Camp Easter Seals is located in New Castle, VA which is about 45 minutes northwest of Roanoke. For more information please contact: Sarah Hutchinson, Camp Director