Autism
Research Institute
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, California, USA 92116
www.autism.com
The Autism Research Institute (ARI), is a non-profit organization
established in 1967. ARI devoted to conducting research, and to
disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and
on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism.
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Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20814-3015
(301) 657-0881
(800) 328-8476
www.autism-society.org
The Autism Society of America is the voice of the autism community.
ASA is committed to getting autism information into the hands of
those who need it most . According to statistics from the U.S. Department
of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing
at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, ASA
estimates that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans
in the next decade.
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Cure Autism Now
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 715
Los Angeles, CA 90036
1-323-549-0500
1-888-828-8476
www.cureautismnow.org
Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians
and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical
research in autism through raising money for research projects,
education and outreach. Founded by parents of children with autism
in 1995, the organization has grown from a kitchen-table effort
to the largest provider of support for autism research and resources
in the country. The organization's primary focus is to fund essential
research through a variety of programs designed to encourage innovative
approaches toward identifying the causes, prevention, treatment
and a cure for autism and related disorders.
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OAR - Organization for Autism Research
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 351-5031
www.researchautism.org
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) was created in December
2001, the product of the shared vision and unique life experiences
of OAR’s seven founders. Led by these parents and grandparents
of children and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR has set out to
use applied science to answer questions that parents, families,
individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.
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Autism Speaks
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 252-8584
Fax: (212) 252-8676
www.AutismSpeaks.org
At Autism Speaks, the goal is to change the future for all who struggle
with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Speaks 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. 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.
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The Autism Acceptance Project
www.Taaproject.com
TAAP does not solicit funds for the cure of autism. Its primary
mandate is to present critical lectures and exhibitions. The Autism
Acceptance Project seeks to debate science, autism belief, and to
investigate and support educational needs backed by accurate science.
TAAProject is interested in scientific and ethical answers to the
question, "what kinds of help do autistics need in order to
succeed and contribute to society as autistic people?"
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The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation
for Autism
PO Box 767
Framingham, MA 01701
Toll Free: 1-866-3AUTISM (In the U.S)
Phone: 508-270-8855
www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org
The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families
who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to
fund education and research into the causes and consequences of
childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications
center for new programs and services developed for individuals with
autism.
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Exploring Autism
Box 3445 DUMC
Durham, N.C. 27710
Fax: (919) 684-0952
info@exploringautism.org
www.exploringautism.org
The Exploring Autism website is the result of a collaboration between
researchers, non-profit groups, and families who are living with
autism. This website is dedicated to helping families who are living
with the challenges of autism stay informed about the exciting breakthroughs
involving the genetics of autism. As new genetic research findings
are reported for autistic disorder we will report and explain these
findings. We will explain genetic principles as they relate to autism,
provide you with the latest research news, and seek your input as
together we work to increase the body of knowledge about autism.
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Autism Research Network
www.autismresearchnetwork.org
The NIH supports two major research networks dedicated to understanding
and treating autism. This Web site provides a single source of information
about these networks and the research they conduct.
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Great Website About Autism
www.OnSpectrum.com
