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ABA Flashcards
http://www.ABAflashcards.com

This company offers flashcards specifically for teaching children with autism.

ABA Materials
http://aba-materials.com
ABA is a small company that produces CD-ROMs with color images that parents can print as flash cards to teach children with Autism. Their CD-ROM, Flash! Pro2, is used by numerous special schools and parents across the US, UK and Australia and has proven to be enormously useful to parents in  Canada and Australia centers. Different Roads to Learning listed on our website also sells their software.

ABA Educational Resources Ltd.
http://www.araresources.com
A mother of a child on the autism spectrum developed a Canadian Based website for parents/caregivers/professionals involved in  an  educational  program for children  with  autism  spectrum  disorder. There  are  lots  of  free downloads  that can  be  used for educational programs for children with Autism/Asperger's
Syndrome.

About.com - Autism
http://mentalhealth.about.com/library/mlp/blautism.htm?terms=autism
This link to the resource "About.com" targets information about autism.

Action for Autism
http://www.autism-india.org

AGS Publishing
Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS) - http://www.agsnet.com/static/a9410.asp
Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) - http://www.agsnet.com/static/aCARS.asp
Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS) -
http://www.agsnet.com/static/a9220.asp

Ariel's Home Page
http://www.autismsupport.org
Hi, my name is Ariel and I am 4 years old. I was diagnosed with (PDD) Pervasive Developmental Disorder which is an autism spectrum disorder. My mommy developed this webpage for me so that we can educate others about Autism.

Asperger's Disorder Home Page
http://www.aspergers.com
This is prepared by Kaan R. Ozbayrak with links to other sites. Also includes a listing of clinicians.

Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S.
http://www.asperger.org

Asperger Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN)
http://www.aspennj.org
An excellent site to visit and book mark.

Aspie
http://www.aspie.com

Autism Asperger Publishing Company
http://www.asperger.net

The #Autism Channel
http://www.autismchannel.net
The #Autism Channel is a friendly place for the discussion of Autism and related disorders such as PDD, Aspergers Syndrome, etc. We discuss therapies, treatment options, what has worked, what hasn't, and just chat with other people who understand our lives.

Autism Connect
http://www.autismconnect.org
Autism Connect is a free web site, which aims to be the first port of call for anyone interested in autism, providing news, events, world maps, and rapid access to other web sites with information on autism.

Autism Forum Net
http://www.autismforum.net
A resource with information about disabilities on the autism spectrum. Offered are general definitions of ASD, a comment/guest book section, a chat room, recent autism news, and a message board.

Autism Independent UK - Society for the Autistically Handicapped
http://www.autismuk.com
The Society exists to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment. The main goal is to improve the quality of life for persons with autism.

Autism Info
http://www.autisminfo.com
Our goal is to provide parents, particularly those with newly diagnosed kids, a good source of information. We believe that there are many treatments and therapies available and all have helped some kids. However none have helped every kid.

Autism National Committee
http://www.autcom.org
This is the only autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches.

Autism Resources Network
http://www.autism-pdd.net
The purpose of this site is to guide you to the key issues associated 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 opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its mission.

Autism Talk
http://www.autismtalk.net

Autism Treatment Info
http://www.AutismTreatment.info
Information about successful treatments for Autism. Site has advice from parents experienced with Autism

Autism Treatment Center of America
http://www.son-rise.org
The Autism Treatment Center of America teaches parents and professionals caring for children and adults challenged by autism, autism spectrum disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and all other developmental difficulties how to design and implement home-based/child-centered programs enabling their children to dramatically improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill acquisition.

Autism Web
http://www.autismweb.com
A parents' guide to the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder and related disorders.

BBB Autism
http://www.bbbautism.com
BBB Autism encompasses many things, firstly a website that is packed with tons of information about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) a.k.a. pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), related disorders, school issues, therapies, communication, international conferences and more! There are over 2,000 links to information related to ASD.

The Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.org
A useful source of information on autism, associated syndromes, and research.

Cognitive Designs
http://www.cognitivedesigns.com
The goal of Cognitive Designs, Inc. is to introduce programs and materials that help each child - no matter how delayed, withdrawn or disorganized - use every capacity or fragment of capacity to achieve a meaningful life.

Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children
http://www.csaac.org

Conrad Simon Memorial Education Program
http://www.conradsimon.org
Review of research relevant to autism to promote interdisciplinary insights into autism spectrum disorders.

Cure Autism Now
http://www.cureautismnow.org
A non-profit organization of parents, clinicians and scientists dedicated to finding effective biological treatments, prevention and a cure for autism and related disorders.

Dimensions Speech, Language, and Learning Services
http://www.dimensionsspeech.com
Speech and language therapy and computer-based speech and language therapy products.

The Disorder Zone
http://www.specialchild.com/archives/dz-025.html

Donna Williams’
http://www.donnawilliams.net

Endless Potential
http://www.endlesspotential.org
New innovative software that allows parents to provide a behavioral intervention program for their child. The software includes protocols on what to teach, how to teach (discussion of 10 different methodologies including DTT, Errorless Teaching, Son-Rise, Floortime, Social stories, Lovaas techniques, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), when and where to teach these skills. The software is designed to allow parents to tailor the program to their child's specific needs. The software also contains a behavior vault that gives parents ideas and information on how to decrease and eliminate specific behavioral issues. Our website is currently being updated and will be up and running in a few days.

Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
http://www.feat.org
FEAT is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing world class Education, Advocacy, and Support for the Northern California Autism Community; the site includes many links.

Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger’s Syndrome
http://www.faaas.org/factsheet.html

Families Working Together
http://www.fwt4c.com
A Christian website dedicated to all our special angels and their families.

Foothill Autism Alliance
http://www.foothillautism.org

Future Horizons
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com
Future Horizons claims to be "the world leader in autism/Asperger's primarily because" the author's son "brought with him the diagnosis of high functioning autism."

Geneva Centre for Autism
http://www.autism.net

Gentle Teaching International
http://www.gentleteaching.com
This page is for parents, social workers, psychologist, psychiatrists and all who care for and about children and adults who are distanced from the fullness of family and community life. This includes street children, the jailed and imprisoned, the homeless, those with mental illness, those with developmental disabilities, refugees, those living in shelters and orphanages, the elderly and all on the edge of community life.

Gluten Free Casein Free Diet
http://www.gfcfdiet.com

Kerry's Place Autism Services
http://www.kerrysplace.com/main.htm

Kid Kit
http://www.kidkit.com
KidKit is a unique and hands-on way to enhance communication opportunities and structure for children with autism and language delays.

Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention
http://www.lovaas.com
The Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention is a research based institute that specializes in teaching pre-school aged children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related developmental disabilities. The behavioral intervention program was developed in the Psychology Department of UCLA under the direction of Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas.

Medic Alert
http://www.medicalert.org
What is MedicAlert Foundation? MedicAlert is a service that protects and saves the lives of its members by providing identification and information in a medical emergency.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/asperger_doc.htm
Asperger Syndrome Information Page from t
he nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.

On-line Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S)
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
"Although recently reminded that there is no oasis or paradise for those with Asperger Syndrome,  we sincerely hope that they, along with parents and professionals, will find a bit of shade and support via the information presented and links available at this site."

OT Ideas
http://www.otideas.com
Unique products designed by occupational therapists to help young children develop fine motor and visual motor skills. Products are for OT practitioners, teachers, and parents.

Parents Group
http://www.featnt.org
Parents group promoting ABA and early intervention for Autism.

Pyramid Education Consultants, Inc.
http://www.pecs.com
A source for services designed to enhance the lives of children and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. Pyramid offers a wide range of consulting services and products for educators and parents of children and adults with autism and related disabilities. Pyramid is a consortium of highly trained professionals in the field of autism dedicated to providing the highest quality care.

Real Life Storybooks
http://www.reallifestories.com
Real Life Storybooks is a publisher with its finger on the pulse of society’s needs. Our materials focus on real-life disabilities, diseases and problems, and pave the way to social/emotional growth and greater understanding. Our books address everything from Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome to AIDS awareness to sexual abuse to the issues surrounding self-esteem and the overweight child.

Scientific Learning
http://www.scientificlearning.com

Shoebox Tasks
http://www.shoeboxtasks.com

Silver Lining Multimedia
http://www.silverliningmm.com

Sopris West
http://www.sopriswest.com

Special Child Magazine
http://www.specialchild.com

Soecuak Tools for Learning
http://www.dotolearn.com

Star Throwers
http://www.StarThrowers.org
Helps parents learn how to set up and run a personal fundraising program for Autism treatment.

Tony Attwood (Asperger's Syndrome info)
http://www.tonyattwood.com
This web site contains resources, information on my presentation schedule, messages and issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, and papers I have written on related topics.

Yale Child Study Center
http://www.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/aspergers.html


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