This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger"s Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of applied behavior analysis (ABA) called behavioral intervention. This site contains a list of ABA providers all over the US and some international.

Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

Nutritional web store with specialized supplements taylored to the needs of autistic children.

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State Agency. The ASK Family Resource Center is an exciting new concept; a "one-stop-shop" for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Through its member organizations, the ASK Resource Center provides a broad range of information, advocacy, support, training, and direct services. These services are all accessible in one building or from one phone call. A single contact can direct individuals or families to the most appropriate services and supports to meet their needs. No frustrating series of dead end contacts. No duplication of valuable limited resources.

Who We Are: Parent's of children with Asperger's Syndrome (including PDD, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders.) We live in Iowa City and many towns in the surrounding area. Our children range in age from preschool to adult. What We Do: We have informal lunch meetings each month to share ideas and resources.

Who We Are: Parent's of children with Asperger's Syndrome (including PDD, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders.) We live in Iowa City and many towns in the surrounding area. Our children range in age from preschool to adult. What We Do: We have informal lunch meetings each month to share ideas and resources.

Who We Are: Parent's of children with Asperger's Syndrome (including PDD, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders.) We live in Iowa City and many towns in the surrounding area. Our children range in age from preschool to adult. What We Do: We have informal lunch meetings each month to share ideas and resources.

Horseback Riding Programs; ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program provides benefits to individuals with disabilities through animal-assisted activities and outreach programs.

The AutismIowa group was formed to create a resource for parents and professionals to network about recent autism issues in Iowa. Topics include: --Local medical studies and participation --Institutions and schools offering treatment and education for autistic children and adults --OT, PT and speech professionals who would like to offer their services and network on autism-related issues --Help wanted ads for locating ABA program tutors/therapists --Parent support resource --Nutrition, biomedical and educational treatments and any other in-home programming currently being succesful to some parents.

The mission of the Autism Society of Iowa is to provide advocacy, support and information to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families, professionals, and communities throughout the state of Iowa.

Our mission is to assist the Quad Cities Community to develop and maintain the following: Promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of the greater Quad Cities Community through advocacy, public awareness, and education.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic is a service of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, and Rehabilitation Services.

One of the most complex tasks both parents and professionals face is developing and implementing an effective language intervention for children with autism. Parents and professionals are finding that BOTH Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Training (NET), together with the help of Skinner's (1957) Functional Analysis of Verbal Behavior to be very effective for children with autism. This is commonly referred to as Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB)which is a specialty within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It is a place where parents and professionals running home (and school) programs can discuss concerns and share their knowledge of this type of teaching.

More than 10 national autism leadership organizations have come together to form AutismCares, a nationwide disaster relief effort that will potentially assist thousands of Katrina families living with autism. To address the most immediate needs, ”AutismCares – Katrina” is coordinating support for the unique needs of families affected by autism through facilitating temporary / permanent relocation support, mobilizing specialty assistance teams and providing autism-conscious supplies directly to these families and the professionals caring for them.

Autism One Radio presents knowledgeable, caring hosts providing answers to many of the most important questions. We cover a wide range of topics, including the most effective treatments and therapies, school concerns, legal issues, government policies, family dynamics and more.

Autismshop.com is a one-of-a-kind Book & Toy Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and those who love, care for, and educate them. Founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit organization by the parents of a child with autism (now recovered), AutismShop.com regularly carries over 1000 different items that educate, increase awareness, and improve lives. Our proceeds benefit autism research and support. When in Minnesota, visit our charming brick & mortar shop!

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We are developers and creators of therapy materials for AAC (augmentative communication) devices. Based in Hawaii, we provide products to national and international clients.