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Information For Parents Of A Newly Diagnosed Child

All About ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) - autism.about.com
ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is one of the most popular and most fully-researched autism treatments available. Researchers at the Lovaas Institute offer in-depth answers to questions about the theory and practice of ABA.

Association for Science in Autism Treatment - www.asatonline.org
This site is devoted to evaluating treatment methods for autism based on scientific research

Autism-PDD Resource Network- www.autism-pdd.net
Provides a wide range of information on treatment options and other resources.

Autism Resources (John Wobus' Site) - www.vaporia.com/autism
Comprehensive list of links to all topics related to autism.

COSAC: New Jersey Center for Outreach Services for the Autism Community - www.njcosac.org/cosacindex
Provides information and services for residents of New Jersey.

Wrightslaw - www.wrightslaw.com
Helpful site dedicated to legal resources and discussion.

Information For Physicians

Autism Network Resources for Physicians - home.san.rr.com/autismnet/research.html
This site provides autism information for physicians.

National Organizations

Association for Behavior Analysis - www.abainternational.org
Homepage of the Association of Behavior Analysis.

Autism Society of America - www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BehavioralandCommunicationApproaches
Provides an overview and comparison of treatment approaches and allows you to access local ASA Chapters' sites.

Families for Early Autism Treatment - www.feat.org
Sacramento Chapter: This site provides information about FEAT and allows you to access local FEAT Chapters' sites.

Science And Research

National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) - www.naar.org
Non-profit agency for biomedical and science-based research.

National Library of Medicine - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
Research Database: This site provides information on thousands of articles on autism (among other topics). Just type "autism" in the search field.

The Schafer Autism Report - home.sprynet.com/~schafer/
Page to sign up for newsletter covering autism research and treatment.

Surgeon General's Report on Autism - www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec6.html#autism
This site provides general information on autism with treatment recommendations.

Materials

www.FutureHorizons-autism.com Future Horizons: Books, journals, magazines and videos related to autism.

www.specialneeds.com Special Needs Project: Book, journals and videos related to autism, other developmental disabilities, ADHD, etc.

www.linguisystems.com Linguisystems, Inc.: Speech and educational toys and materials.

www.Lakeshore.learning.com Lakeshore: An educational supply store.

www.discoverytoysinc.com Discovery Toys: Educational toys and materials.

www.major-johnson.com Mayor Johnson: Visual and augmentative learning aides.

www.educationalinsights.com Educational Insights: An educational supply store.

www.superduperinc.com Super Duper Publications: An educational supply store.

www.Scientificlearning.com Scientific Learning: Provides information regarding Fast ForWordâ„¢ - Computerized speech therapy program for auditory processing.

 

Associated Services

Nancy Lazerson - Speech Pathologist

www.theautismperspective.org
The Autism Perspective Magazine presents awesome articles, feature stories, resources, collaboration opportunities. Slick graphics, editorials, and a passionate philosophy that those living and treating Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Developmental disorders can come together to collaborate with one another to make the global autism community stronger.

www.artistsforautism.com
We show artists, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, actors, writers, and others in the autism and arts community to create opportunities for art expression. Contests, scholarships, opportunities to help-us-build a collaborative arts program.

www.pause4kids.org
Pause4kids addresses special education and special needs services to its local community, but this site offers an important advocacy series (available in downloadable files) to view wherever you live. A must see for anyone with a child with an IEP.

www.traponline.com
TRAP is an educational program utilizing drums and percussion to address many basic life skills in the field of developmental disabilities. The project brings together percussionists and drummers and other volunteers

www.autism.org.uk
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs

 
ValeriesList@aol.com
Valerie's list provides a forum for discussion; "wanted" ads, resources, and education. Based in the Southern California area, Valerie'sList is quickly gaining popularity and exposure as being an open forum for discussion.
I've used Valerie's list as a resource for years... Keri

www.heartsforautism.org

Supporting Families and Raising Awareness for ASD.
HEARTSFORAUTISM is a grassroots, all volunteer organization of arents, children and professionals committed and inspired to spread awareness about the complex and diverse nature of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their mission is to use Art and Music with ASD families as a therapeutic expression, and to then use the Art as way to educate others about ASD, ultimately advocating for improved, integrated services.

Visit: www.boisofnewhope.com/new/artistLocal/hearts/heartsBio.html

www.watchmelearn.com

The Watch Me Learn concept was developed by the mother of an autistic child who took matters into her own hands when traditional therapies didn't work for her son. What started as a simple idea has grown into a powerful teaching tool that has already helped thousands of autistic children learn everyday life skills and build the foundation for continuing development.