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Autism Disorder
Autism is a complicated developmental disorder that affects an children and adults primarily in the areas of social interaction and communication. Autism has a broad spectrum of effects on each individual in a different manner and to varying degrees of severity. Over 1 million Americans - children and adults - are thought to have autism today. High Functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome is in a spearate section. Learn more information and discuss this disorder in the YP.com forum!
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RECOMMENDED AUTISM WEBSITES
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| GENERAL INFORMATION WEBSITES
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Autism Society
Excellent source of parent, research, legislative rights, and resources for parents with an autistic child. (www.autism-society.org)
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The Autism Research Institute (ARI)
A non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. We provide information based on research to parents and professionals throughout the world. (www.autism.com)
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FAMILIES FOR EARLY TREATMENT OF AUTISM (FEAT)
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing world class Education, Advocacy, and Support for the Northern California Autism Community. (www.feat.org)
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MentalHealth.com
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
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American Medical Association
Founded more than 150 years ago, AMA's strategic agenda remains rooted in our historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves.
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| CURRENT ISSUES WEBSITES
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What I Would Do If I Were a Parent of An Autistic Child: RecommendationsBased on 25 Years of Research Experience
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Best Practices for Designing and Delivering Effective Programs for Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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Online resources and links.
Visual Supports: Helping Your Child Understand and Communicate.
By Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).
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Children with Autism: A Parent's Guide.
By Michael D. Powers (Editor), Temple Grandin, 2000
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Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Autism).
By Mary Jane Weiss, Sandra L., PH.D. Harris, 1998
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Activity Schedules for Children With Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior (Topics in Autism).
By Lynn E. McClannahan, Patricia J. Krantz, 1999
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Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help.
By Lynn M. Hamilton, Bernard Rimland, 2000
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Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph over Autism.
By Catherine Maurice, 1994
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Solving Behavior Problems in Autism.
By Linda A. Hodgdon, 1999
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Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life With Autism.
By Temple Grandin, 1996
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Visual Strategies for Improving Communication : Practical Supports for School & Home.
By Linda A. Hodgdon, 1995
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RECOMMENDED AUTISM ASSOCIATIONS
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Families for Early Treatment of Autism.
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing world class Education, Advocacy, and Support for the Northern California Autism Community. (www.feat.org)
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National Alliance For Autism Research
The mission of the National Alliance for Autism Research is to fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based approaches that seek to determine the causes, prevention, effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for autism spectrum disorders. This mission includes providing grants to researchers for innovative, new pilot studies; mentoring fellowships to recruit new researchers to focus on autism; and funding larger, collaborative research programs that have the potential to yield major scientific advances in autism research. (www.naar.org)
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