Autism Resources: Links
ASC-US - nonprofit organization providing information and support to individuals, families and professionals dealing with Asperger Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), and related neurologically-based social & communication disorders on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum.
At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Kids Health - Autism, site for children & teen audience.
Doug Flutie Foundation - funding for services for financially disadvantaged families who need assistance caring for their children with autism.
Exceptional Parent Magazine, on-line and print publication geared to parents of children with various disabilities.
MEDLINEplus - Health Information for the National Library of Medicine, search hundreds of medical journals, millions of medical abstracts, and the NLM Medical Subject Headings Nonverbal Learning Disorder, individuals with this potentially debilitating disorder generally suffer in silence O.A.S.I.S., Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support.
OUCares - The goal of OUCARES is to promote understanding and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through education, research and support and to improve quality of life for people impacted by ASD.
Here are a few links we might find beneficial. Please take the time to visit these links.
Five for Fighting - The band, Five for Fighting, is generously donating $0.49 to AutismSpeaks for *each time* this video is viewed. The funding goes toward research studies to help find a cure for autism. When you have a moment, please visit the link below to watch the video and pass it along to your loved ones. They are aiming for 10,000 hits, but hopefully we can help them to surpass this goal.
The Out-of-Sync-Child - Web site of Carol Kranowitz, author of The Out of Sync Child.
Sensory Resources - Books and resources available for purchase on Sensory Integration and related topics.
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation - Sensory Integration Dysfunction parent support group.
Developmental Delay Resources (DDR)
Interactive Metronome - New computer-based technique available at the Abilities Center which improves motor planning, sequencing and timing.
Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders - sponsored by Dr. Stanley Greenspan
Apraxia-KIDS - A family oriented website with information on dyspraxia and apraxia. it has a question and answer section, ideas and tips, and how to look for a good speech and language pathologist.
Austism Michigan - By providing resources, materials, workshops, seminars, and other services they empower individuals with autism and their families.
Autism Collaboration - The Center for the Study of Autism provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
TEACCH, information about TEACCH and articles about autism by TEACCH professionals
Tony Attwood, MD., current information on Asperger's Syndrome from the world's leading expert
Unlocking Autism, opening the doors to autism awareness