• Asperger's Syndrome

    This topic has information for the parent just being introduced to Asperger’s Syndrome or for the parent wanting more information about Autism.

     

    Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC)

    AARC

    This program was created to facilitate services that will enable Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to become widely recognized and well supported throughout the state of Alaska. AARC also facilitates systems change that will enable the community of Alaskans affected by ASD, their families, and service providers to become a coherent, collaborative, and self-organized community.

     

    Autism spectrum disorders

    www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/

    This website, maintained by the Center for Disease Control, provides information about autism, autism research as well as CDC and state activities.

     

    Autism Society

    www.autism-society.org

    The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism

     

    National Institute of Mental Health

    http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/...

    Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorders including: the latest news, publication titles, frequently asked questions, locating local services, congressional reports, listserv links, current research, and more.

     

    OASIS @ MAAP

    http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/

    The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center has joined with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome to create a single resource for families, individuals, and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS).

     

    The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder

    http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/

    Since 2007, the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC) has worked to develop free professional resources for teachers, therapists, and technical assistance providers who work with individuals with ASD. Resources include detailed information on how to plan, implement, and monitor specific evidence-based practices.

     

    Stone Soup Group - Parent Navigator Program

    http://www.stonesoupgroup.org/PN.html

    A Parent Navigator is usually the parent of a child with special health care needs who has learned about the developmental disability and health care service delivery system through their own personal experiences.