National Organizations
Autism Speaks
Cure Autism Now
First Signs
National Autism Association
National Institute of Mental Health
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Interactive Autism Network
Project Lifesaver
Regional Organizations
Florida Atlantic University - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (FAU-CARD)
Autism Society of America - Palm Beach Chapter
901 NW 4th Avenue
Boca Raton, Florida
(561) 688-9010
Coalition for Independent Living Options (CILO)
Child Nett TV
NEWS Organizations
http://abcnews.go.com/health/autism
ABC News launched its OnCall+ Autism Center, where visitors can find answers to questions on autism answered by medical experts from prestigious medical centers across the country. The site includes over 200 common questions and answers about autism answered by knowledgeable professionals in the field, such as "What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?", "What is an IEP?", and "Is Autism Present from Birth?".
The Q&A’s are broken down into the following categories:
- The Basics
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Living with Autism.
The site also includes video segments featuring viewpoints from families and individuals affected by autism, resources, and autism special reports from Nightline and Good Morning America. Visitors can also post their own questions to the experts.
Estate Planning
http://www.autism-pdd.net/estate.html
Most Successful Autism Treatments
www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/09/22/autism-treatment-report/5497
Special Education law
http://wrightslaw.com/
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits
http://www.disability.gov/home/i_want_to/apply_for_disability_benefits
http://www.ssa.gov/kids/parent6.htm