AUTISM ORGANIZATIONS
Autism Speaks
Autism Society of America
800-328-8476, 301-657-0881
7910 Woodmont Ave
Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814-3015
Autism Society of Connecticut
National Autism Association
www.nationalautismassociation.org
The Help Group
GRASP - Global and Regional Asperger’s Syndrome Partnership
Michael John Carley, Director
Provides advocacy, outreach and education for families and clinical professionals
MAAP - Services for the Autism Spectrum
219-662-1311
PO Box 524
Crown Point, IN 46308
Autism Information Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
800-232-4636
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
National Jewish Council for Disabilities/Yachad
212-613-8229
11 Broadway
13th Floor
New York, NY 10004
An agency of the Orthodox Union dedicated to enhancing life for those with disabilities.
Services include family support, Medicaid waiver programs, day habilitation programs, Shabbatons, summer camp, respite, and events promoting inclusion.
Branches in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Florida, Houston, Long Island, New York, Omaha and Toronto.
Autism Research Institute
866-366-3761
4182 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
TOMI
The Resources For Hope Center
Tel Aviv, Israel: 03-761-7007
Los Angeles, USA: 310-388-3077
Autism NOW
855-828-8476
Autism NOW is a national resource and information center functioning as a highly visible, dynamic, and interactive central point of quality resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, and experts in the field.
They provide up to date technical assistance and ongoing educational opportunities for professionals in the autism field. The Center is a unique combination of self-advocates and organizations engaging in meaningful services and supports, combined with an extensive grassroots network.
Check out the Center’s series of regional summits in cities across the USA in 2012. Plan to attend one of their weekly free informational and inspirational webinars. Get help finding resources in your community from their information and referral call center toll free at 855-828-8476.
Autism Community of Hope
Mitchell Siegel is the Founder of The Autism Community of Hope, a new and innovative NYC-based organization established to help parents intervene early when their child is diagnosed with ASD, and to empower and support parents though the early intervention process. He has spent time learning the ins and outs of the system and can give a firsthand perspective on navigating the system.
Action For Autism
636-227-2339
ACTION FOR AUTISM helps families attain the care, treatment, and educational support they may not otherwise be able to receive. Funds assist with cost of schooling, physical, occupational, and speech therapies; provide care and support for children and families; help parents learn how to better support and teach their child; and also help families attain other services specific to the needs of their child.
They assist families residing within a 250 mile radius of St. Louis, Missouri