ASD Resources

National/International Resources

• Tony Attwood
  Expert in working with people with Aspergers Syndrome
  www.tonyattwood.com.au
• Autism Aspergers Publishing Company
  Resources on Autism & Aspergers
  www.aapcpublishing.net
• The Help Group 
  Schools and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders. 
  www.thehelpgroup.org
• Autism Speaks
  Advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities. 
  www.autismspeaks.org
• College on the Spectrum 
  Dr. Sarita Freedman’s mission is to help students with autism spectrum disorders succeed in college and in life. 
  www.collegeonthespectrum.com
• UCLA Autism Research 
  www.semel.ucla.edu/autism/research
• UC Davis The MIND Institute Autism Research 
  www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Autism Research 
  www.health.nih.gov/topic/Autism
• Autism One online Radio Broadcasts 
  www.autism.org
• Developmental Milestones 
  www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
• If you’re concerned, Steps to intervention 
  www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/concerned.html
• Autistic Authors Booklist 
  www.autistics.org/library/booklist.html
• We Connect Now
  A website designed to connect and integrate college students with disabilities as a virtual community with a voice on important issues.
  http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com

Los Angeles Resources

• Department of Developmental Services
  (916) 654-1987
  www.dds.ca.gov
• Westside Regional Center Service Area
  www.westsiderc.org/au/sa.htm
• Harbor Regional Center Service Area
  www.harborrc.org/content/?args=dG1wbD0zJmNpZD01ODcmc2lkPTgmYWlkPTA%3D
• Loan Programs
  Up to $10,000 interest free loan for special needs. Los Angeles Office: (323) 761-8830
  www.jfla.org/loans/lp-specialNeeds.php
• Autism Society of Los Angeles 
  Provides information, referral, support, and advocacy for the local autism community.
  www.asa-la.org
• IEP and Special Education Social Network 
  www.specialeducationadvisor.com/THe
• The Miracle Project
  Families learn to communicate their feelings in song and performance, finding solace and joy in the act of creating. 
  www.themiracleproject.com
• TACA – Talk About Curing Autism
  TACA’s goal is to provide education, support, and information to parents to help their children diagnosed with autism be the very best they can be.
  www.talkaboutcuringautism.org
• LAFEAT – Los Angeles Families for Effective Autism Treatment
  Organization dedicated to helping families in the Los Angeles area learn about and obtain the most effective autism treatment.
  www.lafeat.org
• Friendship Circle Los Angeles
  www.fcla.org/about-us
• Friendship Circle South Bay
  www.friendshipcirclesb.com
• Vista Del Mar VIP – Vista’s Inspire Program
  Program for children with Autism and other special needs.
  www.vistadelmar.org/services.php?recordID=6
• GRASP – The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership
  The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership - an advocacy organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum.
  www.grasp.org
• Foothill Autism Alliance
  A non-profit, all-volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and care-givers, dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to the autism community.
  www.foothillautism.org
• Nicky’s World 
  Their mission is to give voice to limited communicators.
  www.nickysworld.com
• A2Z Educational Advocated
  A2Z helps parents obtain special education services for their children.
  www.a2zeducationaladvocates.com
• Train 4 Autism
  An athletic fundraising program.
  http://train4autism.org
• IAN Project – Interactive Autism Network
  Designed to link researchers and families together through an online support community.
  www.ianproject.org
• Disability Rights Legal Centers Children’s Benefits Access Guide
  http://disabilityrightslegalcenter.org/documents/ChildrensBenefitsAccessGuide.pdf