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.

The Anne Carlsen Center for Children offers a rich tradition of residential, therapeutic and educational services on one campus, located near the scenic James River in Jamestown, N.D. Our individualized services include care for children and young adults coping with cerebral palsy; orthopedic, vision and hearing impairments; autism, pervasive and other developmental disorders; and many other medical challenges. We nurture individuals with physical, mental and health impairments through creative combinations of special education and training, therapy, supportive medical care and, above all else, the unconditional love, understanding and sense of belonging every child longs for and deserves.

The Arc, Upper Valley, Inc., is a member and volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that works to improve the quality of life for children and adults with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through education, research and advocacy

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Meet every 4th Tuesday of every month BECEP Parent Place on South 12th Street, South of Jack's Steak House @ 7:00 pm.

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.

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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.

Badlands Human Service Center helps people work through challenges of daily living including personal and emotional problems, family and relationship concerns, addiction and disability issues, and others.

Badlands Human Service Center serves people living in Adams, Bowman, Billings, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope and Stark Counties.

Provides assessment, on-going therapy and advocacy services for children, adolescents, adults and their families with high functioning autism, PDD NOS and Asperger's Syndrome.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Behavior Analysis, Inc. (BAI) is one of the leading behavioral consulting companies in the world. We provide state-of-the-art education and behavioral treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults. BAI has an international reputation for effectively teaching and treating persons with learning and/or behavioral disorders and other, difficult-to-teach individuals. We also conduct training courses, workshops, and seminars designed to teach others how to provide the most effective education and treatment possible.

Our staff are experts in behavior analysis, special populations (e.g., autism, ADD/ADHD), education, parent training, staff performance management, and behavioral systems design. BAI provides education, training, treatment, and consultation services to individual families, public and private agencies, and other behavioral and non-behavioral professionals. We provide clinical services and training throughout the world.

Behavioral Health Associates, Ltd. is an interdisciplinary group of professional who provide quality behavioral health and educational services in Minnesota and North Dakota. Our highly skilled professionals provide consultative services to families, school districts, and human service agencies.

Pediatric therapy that follows the mission of "focusing on function for the future". We use a variety of approaches including sensory integration and developmental/neurodevelopmental techniques.

Parents and educators working together to improve educational opportunities for children with disabilities. FEET sponsors trainings fo rparents and educators, sidtributes a newsletter, provides parents as mentors, purchases books and videos for the public library, etc.