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8/4/2009
AASPIRE
Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education
The Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership In Research and Education (AASPIRE) brings together the academic community and the autistic community to develop and perform research projects relevant to the needs of adults on the autism spectrum. Our partnership adheres to the principles of Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), whereby academics and community members serve as equal partners throughout the research process.
7/15/2009
Real People, Real Jobs
from This new website from the Institute for Community Inclusion highlights the employment successes of people with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) who are working in paid jobs in their communities. Stories represent a variety of categories such as interagency collaboration, self-employment and job creation/negotiation.
7/14/2009
rethink autism
rethink autism offers parents and professionals immediate access to effective and affordable Applied Behavior Analysis-based treatment tools for the growing population affected by autism spectrum disorders.
6/29/2009
New Hampshire's Parent Information Center on Special Education
The Parent Information Center on Special Education serves families of children of all ages (birth to age 26) and all disabilities (physical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional). Our vision is that all children with disabilities will have successful educational experiences that will prepare them to be actively involved in the community as adults
6/15/2009
UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
UM-NSU CARD is a comprehensive outreach and support program serving people with autism and related disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
6/1/2009
The Miracle Project
The Miracle ProjectTM is a theatre and film arts program for children with special needs and their typically developing siblings and peers. Our mission is to provide a loving, accepting nurturing environment which celebrates and honors the unique and often unrecognized talents of these young people by guiding them through creative workshops and artistic program
5/22/2009
Autism Science Foundation
The Autism Science Foundation's mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.
5/22/2009
Geneva Centre for Autism
Geneva Centre for Autism is a Canadian and international leader in the development and delivery of clinical intervention, support and training for individuals, families and professionals.
5/21/2009
Inspire Autism Support Group
Inspire connects patients, families, friends, caregivers and health professionals for health and wellness support. Inspire works with trusted health partners to build safe and secure health and wellness groups.
5/19/2009
Family Village
We are a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
5/19/2009
National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) is a center that provides information to the nation on: disabilities in children and youth, programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities, IDEA, the nation's special education law, No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.
4/30/2009
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Led by parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR set out to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.
4/29/2009
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The NICHD, established by congress in 1962, conducts and supports research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations.
4/27/2009
Autism Research Institute
ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism.
4/27/2009
First Signs
First Signs is dedicated to educating parents and professionals about the early warning signs of autism and related disorders.
4/27/2009
Interactive Autism Network (IAN)
The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) is an innovative online project bringing together tens of thousands of people affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and hundreds of researchers in a search for answers.
