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Autism

Autism Program of Virginia (TAP-VA) – We provide this page in order to generate easy access to a variety of types of information about TAP-VA, its personnel, programs and ongoing activities. Links to organizations within the state of Virginia are listed to aid in your search for information available within the commonwealth.

Autism Resources – A resource of links to organizations dealing with and about autism, worldwide.

Autism Society of America – ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact.

Autism Society of America - Central Virginia Chapter

Autism Society of North Carolina – This site has been in existence for several years and is well-known for its large bookstore of materials related to autism.

Autism Research Foundation – A group of researchers investigating the neurobiological underpinnings of autism and related disorders.

Beyond Autism at Trainland – There are a variety of resources related to communication found here.

Center for the Study of Autism – CSA is located in Portland, Ore. The center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.

Center for Human Genetics (Duke University) – The Duke Center for Human Genetics is excited to report tremendous strides in autism research.

Centering on Children – This site provides learning materials for children with special needs.

Cure Autism Now – A non-profit organization of parents, clinicians and scientists dedicated to finding effective biological treatments, prevention and cure for autism and related disorders.

Do to Learn – Provides free pictures, cards, games, visual schedules and other helpful information and special learning tools for those with autism and related disorders.

Exploring Autism – This Web site is dedicated to helping families who are living with the challenges of autism stay informed about the exciting breakthroughs involving the genetics of autism.

Families for Early Autism Treatment – FEAT is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing world-class education, advocacy and support for the Northern California Autism Community.

The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding – The Gray Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to individuals with autism and those who work alongside them to improve mutual understanding.

Indiana Resource Center – An early disseminator of information about autism and related disorders. At the site, you can click on the resources pages to obtain articles on communication, behavior and social/leisure skills.

Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) – The IRSC Web site is dedicated to children with disabilities and other health-related disorders worldwide.

The Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention – A research-based institute that specializes in teaching preschool-aged children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders and related developmental disabilities.

National Alliance for Autism Research – NAAR is an organization dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, effective treatment and, ultimately, cure of the autism spectrum disorders.

PECS – PECS is an approach used to assist students with communication. A description of the Picture Exchange Communication System as well as workshops and training products are listed.

Pfeiffer Treatment Center – The center's mission is to increase the individual's ability to lead a productive and rewarding life, with the focus on research, education and nutritional treatment of biochemical imbalances.

Sensory Integration – Provides knowledge about the impact of sensory integrative problems on people with autism and other disorders.

Son-Rise Program (Autism Treatment Center of America) – The Autism Treatment Center of AmericaT teaches parents and professionals caring for children and adults challenged by autism, autism spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorder, and all other developmental difficulties how to design and implement home-based/child-centered programs enabling their children to dramatically improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill acquisition.

Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped CHildren (TEACCH) – Its mission is to enable individuals with autism to function as meaningfully and as independently as possible in the community.

Virginia Autism Resource Center – VARC is a statewide project funded in part through the State Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services. VARC provides training, individual case consultation, materials and information to families and professionals working with individuals with autism in Virginia.

Wisconsin CESA 7 Site – This site includes several articles about autism interventions and strategies accompanied by pictorial displays of various tools and strategies.

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