Resources
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The Association for Science in Autism Treatment promotes safe, effective, science-based treatments for people with autism by disseminating accurate, timely, and scientifically sound information, advocating for the use of scientific methods to guide treatment, and combating unsubstantiated, inaccurate and false information about autism and its treatment.
https://www.asatonline.org/
Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities.
https://autisticadvocacy.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) strives to advance the health and well-being of our nation’s most vulnerable populations.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
My Autism Team is a social network for parents of kids with ASD dedicated to promoting emotional support and practical advice from fellow parents.
https://www.myautismteam.com/
National Institute of Mental Health is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
Organization for Autism Research uses science to address the social, educational, and treatment concerns of self-advocates, parents, autism professionals, and caregivers.
https://researchautism.org/