Autism / Asperger Syndrome
Self Help Clearinghouse
Autism Society of America
National. 200+ chapters. Founded 1965. Organization of parents,
professionals and citizens working together via education, advocacy,
research for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Magazine,
searchable database and annual conference.
Write:
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
Voice: 301-657-0881
Fax: 301-657-0869
Website: http://www.autismsocietyofamerica.org
E-mail: info@autism-society.org
Verified: 10/26/2007
Autism Network International
International. Founded 1992. Organization run by and for autistic
people. Provides peer support and tips for coping and
problem-solving. Online listserv, advocacy, education,
retreats/conferences, information and referrals.
Write:
Autism Network International
P.O. Box 35448
Syracuse, NY 13235-5448
Voice: 315-476-2462
Website: http://www.ani.ac
E-mail: jisincla@mailbox.syr.edu
Verified: 12/21/2007
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)
Online. Interactive webpage providing information and support for
Asperger syndrome and related disorders. Includes research papers,
descriptions, local, national and international support groups.
Message boards, chatrooms, family contributions, research projects,
links to evaluators and other Asperger syndrome online resources.
Forums for families affected by Asperger syndrome and the
professionals working with them.
Website: http://www.aspergersyndrome.org
Verified: 10/4/2007
GRASP- The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership
National. 15 chapters. Founded 2003. Support network for adults with
a diagnosis on the autism spectrum with high functioning autism,
Asperger syndrome or pervasive developmental disorder. Information and
referrals, newsletter, literature, advocacy. Assistance in starting
local chapters. Also has an Orthodox Jewish Network for the
Tri-State area in New York along with a teen group.
Write:
GRASP
666 Broadway, Suite 830
New York, NY 10012
Voice: 646-242-4003
Fax: 212-529-9996
Website: http://www.grasp.org
E-mail: info@grasp.org
Verified: 10/3/2007
Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome
Online. Offers support to the family members of adult individuals
with Asperger's syndrome. Bulletin board, e-mail list and
resources.
Website: http://www.faaas.org
Verified: 12/17/2007
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