12 Websites with Useful Information

Typing “autism” into an online search engine returns over 25 million websites, making it hard to know where to look first. Consider this list a starting point for future searches. Many of these websites provide additional links to useful information. Please remember, however, online information is not always accurate. You should ask a trusted doctor or therapist about the validity of any information you find.

Autism Society of America (ASA): www.autism-society.org

ASA is a national organization that strives to improve the lives of all affected by autism through public awareness, advocacy, and distribution of the latest information regarding treatment, education, and research.

Autism Society of Indiana (ASI): www.autismsocietyofindiana.org

ASI, like ASA, is devoted to autism education, advocacy and fundraising with emphasis on the state of Indiana

HANDS in Autism ® Interdisciplinary Training Center: handsinautism.iupui.edu

HANDS is focused on outreach and training of practical and usable research-based materials and information to consumers across school, home, medical and community settings as a means of fostering shared responsibility for the success of those with ASD.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC): www.cdc.gov

The CDC, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, conducts research and provides information about a variety of disorders including ASD.

Autism Speaks: www.AutismSpeaks.org

Autism Speaks is a science and advocacy organization that focuses on fundraising, awareness, and research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure for ASD.

First Signs: www.FirstSigns.org

First Signs is an organization dedicated to the education of both parents and professionals in regards to ASD and related disorders.

Interactive Autism Network (IAN): www.ianproject.org

IAN represents an online research effort between families and researchers to facilitate scientific research and advocacy for improved services and resources for persons with ASD.

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA): www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca

IRCA serves as a resource for trainings, consultations, and distribution of materials related to ASD.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): www.nimh.nih.gov

NIMH is a division of the National Institute of Health (NIH), the federal government’s health research agency, which contributes to research and distribution of information related to several disorders including ASD.

Organization for Autism Research (OAR): www.researchautism.org

OAR was founded in 2001 by family members of individuals with ASD and strives to provide information to parents, families, individuals, teachers, and caregivers based on applied science.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Division TEACCH – Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children: www.teacch.com

TEACCH is a division of UNC-Chapel Hill focused on research, education, and clinical services for individuals with ASD .