General Information about Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Distance Education Network
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD Albany) is a university – affiliated resource center that brings research and practice together in community settings. CARD Albany provides evidence-based training and support to families and professionals, and through ongoing research, contributes knowledge to the field of autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Guidebook for Washington State
This book contains a wealth of relevant information for families, educators, medical professionals, care providers, and others who make informed decisions about individual care of infants, children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disorders.

Autism Outreach Project
The Autism Outreach Project provides information, dissemination of demographic data, referrals, and training on best practices in identification and program development for students with autism spectrum disorders to Washington families, schools, and agencies.

WA State Dept. of Health – Autism Projects
This autism expert citizen lead task force combined representatives from different agencies and state legislators into a workgroup to gather information about autism spectrum disorders. Their ground work set the stage for change in different agencies and systems, ensuring that throughout lifespan individuals with autism spectrum disorders receive the support they need.

Organizations for Families and Educators of People with ASD

Autism National Committee
On this web site you will find the most recent issue of the newsletter; updates on politics and judicial decisions; commentary by people with autism; information about developmental and relationship-based approaches to early intervention and education; coverage of issues affecting community living, home-owning, and consumer choice; advocacy for access to augmentative, assistive, and facilitated communication; plus in-depth book reviews and information on how to order important works through our Book Store.

Autism Society of America and Washington State
The Autism Society of Washington is a "Go To" Resource and provides a toll free resource line to answer questions, help with referrals and provide individual and family moral support.

Autism Speaks Organization
This group is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

Autism Collaboration
The A+ Recovery Search Engine cuts through the confusion, providing the information, resources, and options you need to make the best decisions and most informed choices. Combining over 75 years of successfully providing answers that make a difference, we take your search for recovery as seriously as you do.

FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment)
Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Washington serves families of children with autism and their educators. We blend family and community resources into one dynamic nonprofit organization. FEAT of Washington collaborates with many local and national partners as it expands its programming for children and young adults with autism. In addition to supporting families through mentoring and providing resources, FEAT currently, serves more than 300 students each year in its clinical programs and provides more than 22,000 hours of high quality intervention through its clinical services programs.

MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome
This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Through its quarterly newsletter, The MAAP, the organization provides the opportunity for parents and professionals to network with others in similar circumstances and to learn about more advanced individuals within the autism spectrum.

Organizations for People with ASD

Autism Network International
ANI is an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people. ANI provides a forum for autistic people to share information, peer support, and tips for coping and problem-solving. ANI advocates for appropriate services and civil rights for ALL autistic people. ANI provides a social outlet for autistic people to explore and participate in autistic social experiences. ANI helps autistic people who are unable to participate directly by providing information and referrals for parents and teachers, and by educating the public about autism.

Assessment and Intervention

University of Washington Autism Center
UW Autism Center provides diagnostic evaluations and multi-disciplinary intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders from infancy through adolescence and a wide range of professional training opportunities.

Learning and Developmental Disabilities Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services
LADDERS is a highly successful program designed to evaluate and treat children and adults having a wide variety of developmental and handicapping conditions. Our mission is to provide the highest quality clinical, social and support services to those diagnosed with autism, pervasive developmental disorders and other developmental disabilities.

TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication)
TEACCH is an evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders. Established in the early 1970s by Eric Schopler and colleagues, the TEACCH program has worked with thousands of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. TEACCH provides clinical services such as diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent support groups, social play and recreation groups, individual counseling for higher-functioning clients, and supported employment. In addition, TEACCH conducts training nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines. Research activities include psychological, educational, and biomedical studies.