AUTISM - NY State overview
VESID is implementing a strategic plan to address issues relating to the education of children with autism spectrum disorders.
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access
and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families,
to be fully included, participating members of their communities through
advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.
Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.com
Autism and autism-related resources on the Internet
The Autism Research Institute
(ARI)
http://www.autism.com/ari
The Autism Research Institute, 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.
The Center for Effective Collaboration & Practice facilitates the production, exchange, & use of knowledge about effective practices for children with -- or at risk of developing -- serious emotional disturbance.
The Mayer-Johnson Company
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/
The Mayer-Johnson Company is the originator of the Picture Communication
Symbols(PCS). The PCS is a set of 3200 picture symbols used for communication
by nonverbal individuals. Our catalog features educational materials,
books, and software that use the PCS to help you meet your augmmentative
communication needs.
Yale Child Study
Center Developmental Disabilities Clinic
& Research Home Page
http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/
The Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary
evaluations for children and adults with social disabilities, usually
focussing on the issues of diagnosis and intervention.
DivisionTEACCH (Treatment
and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped CHildren)
http://www.unc.edu/depts/teacch/
Division TEACCH is a North Carolina statewide service, research and training
program for persons with autism and their families.
CARD seeks to provide support and assistance with the goal of
optimizing the potential of people with autism, dual sensory impairment,
and related disabilities.
- FACT
SHEETS: Spanish Fact Sheets also available
What is Autism? - Choosing Professionals & Coordinating Services Diagnosing & Evaluating Autism - What is Asperger Syndrome?
SERI Autism Resources
http://www.hood.edu/seri/autism.htm
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of
Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved
in the fields related to Special Education.
#Autism Channel Homepage
http://www.Autism.Clarityconnect.com/
The #Autism Channel Homepageis located on the Starlink-IRC chat network.
The Autism Channel is a friendly place for the discussion of Autism and
related disorders such as PDD, Aspergers Syndrome, etc.
Autism Resources
http://www.autism-info.com
A very extensive collection of links to sites and organizations in the
United States and around the world.
The Autism
Link
http://members.tripod.com/~transmil/alp.htm
A compilation of links to autism-related sites all over the world.
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome,
Fragile X, Hyperlexia
http://www.irsc.org/autism.htm
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) has extensive listing in
autism and many other disabilities and issues.
Attention Deficit Disorder
Help
-- solutions for teachers and parents of ADD/ADHD kids.
Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
-- AD/HD
Fact Sheets
-- Current Research
Studies
Attention Deficit Disorder - What Parents Should Know ADD Plus