ASPIRES is an on-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autistic spectrum. Our approach to one another and towards our "significant others" is directed towards solving problems in our relationship with a spectrum-sitting spouse. We share our family and relational experiences, resources and survival tips as well as offer encouragement and hope.

Serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families since 1953. The Arc envisions a world in which all persons have the support and opportunities they need for personal development, independence, and interdependence with family and friends, and inclusion in the community.

The Arc of Multnomah County was created in 1953 by parents and concerned individuals looking for avenues and opportunities to provide better lives for their family members with mental retardation and other related developmental disabilities.

Autism Training and Support, Inc. is a consulting and training agency committed to providing quality services to people with autism.

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.

Autistic Children's Activity Program, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on direct services needed for children with autism spectrum disorders. A.C.A.P. was founded in 1987 by parents of children with autism to provide a program involving life skills training, community integration support (including transportation training), recreational experiences, and family support.

Autistic Children's Activity Program, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on direct services needed for children with autism. A.C.A.P. was founded in 1987 by parents of children with autism to provide a program involving life skills training, community integration support (including transportation training), recreational experiences, and family support.

Bridgeway House is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization helping children and families by providing treatments, courses, and support to families and individuals affected by autism and related disabilities. This organization was created in 2002 by Patricia A. Wigney, a dedicated parent who traveled the Pacific Northwest in search of resources to help her autistic daughter. After four years of gathering information and resources she decided to assemble a group of parents and professionals to bring life altering services to one location in her community. Her dream was to have treatments, courses, information, and support easily accessible to the autism community.

AUCD formerly UAP (University Affiliated Programs) are authorized by federal legislation to help States and local communities respond to the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families.(AUCDs) serve as a liaison between the academic world and the developmental disabilities service delivery system. AUCDs network with and provide assistance to State Agencies, their local affiliates, and to various nongovermental consumer-based organizations. Most AUCDs provide direct clinical, educational, and other services to individuals and families, or can assist families in finding services.

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The mission of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center of the Oregon Health & Science University (CDRC-OHSU) is to ensure that persons in Oregon with developmental disabilities and other chronic disabling conditions are identified and receive exemplary services through programs of public health, clinical service, education and research.

I have created this group to help parents find out more about this disorder. If anyone has information please feel free to post. We are here to help each other and be there so we are not alone in this.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!

Dungarvin's mission is respecting and responding to the choices of people with developmental disabilities

Easter Seals Oregon provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, helping them to live with equality, dignity and independence.

Our Mission: To increase public understanding of epilepsy and help people with seizure disorders improve their quality of life. We have four full-time staff members. We are a non-profit voluntary health agency recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

FEAT of Oregon's purpose is to provide information and support to families with children with autism. FEAT of Oregon members have a common interest in helping their children. Members provide emotional support through shared experiences and share information through networking via an email listserve, monthly planning meetings, seminars, conferences, and presentations. FEAT of Oregon has a resource library of teaching materials and references.

FEAT of Oregon was founded in February of 1995 by a small group of parents seeking to improve early intervention services in The State of Oregon and to promote Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an effective treatment for autism. One of FEAT�s first activities was to organize �new member� orientation meetings for parents of recently diagnosed children with autism.

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Connecting families with Autism. Provide monthly gatherings for families to enjoy, such as pumpkin patch field trip, bowling days, rock wall climbing day, zoo outing.