Autism / Asperger Syndrome

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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
4340 East-West Highway Ste. 350
Bethesda, MD 20814
Voice: 301-657-0881 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm EST)
Fax: 301-657-0869
Website: http://www.autism-society.org
Verified: 10/13/2010

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: 12/11/2009

Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)

Online. Interactive webpage providing information and support for Asperger syndrome and related disorders. Includes local, national and international support groups, research papers and descriptions. 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: 10/13/2010

GRASP (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. Newsletter, literature, advocacy, information and referrals. 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: 12/10/2009

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: 10/13/2010

Autism Adolescence Support Group

Online. 350 members. Founded 2004. Offers support, advice and opportunity to connect with parents who have pre-teen or teenaged children who have Asperger?s syndrome or have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/autism_adolescence
Verified: 6/21/2010

Moms of Asperger Girls

Online. 240 members. Founded 2003. Support group for parents (moms and dads) of girls that have, or are suspected to have, Asperger?s syndrome. Opportunity to chat with others, compare notes and ask questions.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/momsofaspergergirls
Verified: 6/21/2010

Autistic-Spectrum Down Syndrome

Online. 1300 members. Founded 1997. * Opportunity for families and professionals to discuss the unique aspects of supporting a person who is dually diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism, autism-spectrum disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ds-autism
Verified: 10/7/2010

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