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The following links are to reputable websites that contain necessary and valuable information pertaining to Autism, as well as links to wonderful charities...
Autism Society of America | www.autism-
The society's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families. Autism Society of America is the voice of the autism community. Whether you are an individual with autism, a parent, family member or friend, professional or other interested advocate, you can join ASA. Your involvement and financial contribution helps ASA get autism information into the hands of those who need it most and supports our efforts to promote education, awareness, and advocacy on critical issues.
Autism Speaks | www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks’ goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. They are 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. They 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 their firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Coalition of Parent Attorneys and Advocates | www.copaa.org
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit,
501(c)(3) tax-
The Dan Marino Foundation | www.danmarinofoundation.org
Founded by legendary Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino and his wife Claire, The Dan Marino Foundation supports programs that provide integrated intervention services for children with autism and other special needs.
The Doug Flutie Junior Foundation | www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism was established by NFL Quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, in honor of their son who was diagnosed with autism at age three. The Foundation's goals are to support financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism, as well as to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism.
First Signs, Inc. | www.firstsigns.org
First Signs, Inc., is a national non-
Organization for Autism Research | www.researchautism.org
Led by parents, grandparents, and relatives of children and adults with autism, OAR plans to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individual with autism, teachers, and caregivers confront daily.
Foothill Autism Alliance | www.foothillautism.org
A local organization of parents, professionals, and care-
Their vision: A world in which individuals and families affected by autism are empowered to fulfill their individual potential and participate in society to the fullest extent possible.
Talk About Curing Autism | www.tacanow.org
T.A.C.A. Now is dedicated to curing those with Autism one step at a time. Here you
will find their family's story, introduction to Autism, biomedical intervention,
dietary intervention, and behavioral based therapy, resources for providers and other
important information. Many of the resources listed are for California -
Unlocking Autism | www.unlockingautism.org
Unlocking Autism strives to increase public awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders.
UA assists parents of newly diagnosed children through its national parent-
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