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.

Applied Behavioral Services, Inc. employs the conceptual and methodology associated the science of behavior analysis. Consultation includeds both home-based and school-based programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Each program is developed, trained, and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Offering neurotherapy and evaluations for children and adults.

Carolina Autism Resource and Evaluation Center (CARE) -- a center to diagnosis, assess and plan for services for people with autism. The CARE Center is staffed with an interacting team of of autism diagnostic and treatment professionals. This comprehensive team works closely together to assess your child's needs and skills, and to recommend the best possible plan for service and training.

Defeat Autism Now physicians and practitioners treating children with ASD with a biomedical approach.

Walton Educational Consulting provides Applied Behavior Analysis consultation to assist Public Schools and parents develop successful programs for students living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services delivered include direct school and home consultation, program design, curriculum assessment and design, staff training and development and strategic program assessment and planning systems. Clients served include Public Schools serving young elementary students with Autism and families providing in home programming (ages 2 – 6 years old).

SC Services Information System SCSIS is an information and referral system dedicated to making meaningful differences for seniors over age 60 and persons with disabilities by providing information about services.

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!

A bimonthly web-zine of international disability news and views.

An accredited therapeutic horseback riding program for people with special needs serving various types of handicapping conditions.

Free demos and workshops on DynaVox & Enkidu communication products. Online workshops are also available. Deb has served NJ families, educators, therapists, medical and assistive technology professionals since 1992. She provides information, assistance and support for evaluations, funding, equipment purchases & rentals and is a NJ Professional Development provider. DynaVox Technologies is the world leader in advanced Augmentative & Alternative Communication solutions.

Our mission is to create and apply solutions that change lives of children and adults with disabilities. We do this by providing a variety of programs and services to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Easter Seals South Carolina programs help people with hearing, speech, or orthopedic impairments, as well as stroke, neurological disorders or developmental disabilities. Easter Seals South Carolina supports people in all 46 counties through the state headquarters, located in Columbia, and 4 local offices throughout the state.

ERIC is an acronym for the Educational Resources Information Center. The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) is one of 16 federally funded clearinghouses in the ERIC system, a nationwide information network sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), and administered by the National Library of Education (NLE).

The Family Resource Center for Disabilities and Special Needs, Inc. is a not for profit organization located in Charleston, South Carolina, providing information services throughout the Lowcountry. The Family Resource Center was organized to promote opportunities for learning, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals with disabilities and special needs, their families, and their communities through such means as education, advocacy, and outreach.

Raises funds to meet special needs of people with disabilities in Greenville County.