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.

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.

Provide in home program supervision and design for young children with autism apectrum disorders. Over 13 years experience

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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Residential Program designed spefically to address the needs of adolescents with Aspergers Syndrome. Strong emphasis on education, relationship and social skill building, and life skills.

The Autism Support Services: Education, Research, and Training (ASSERT) provides support to families of children with autism as well as educational professionals on how to implement behavioral interventions for children with autism that are based on principles of applied behavior analysis. ASSERT operates a model preschool classroom and provides consulting services to families and school districts throughout Utah and the surrounding region. For more information, contact the program director, Dr. Thomas S. Higbee, BCBA.

The mission of the Utah Parent Center (UPC) is to help parents help their children with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community.

We are an on-line supplement store serving parents in the US. We carry Kirkmans, Houston Nutraceuticals, Thorne, Metagenics, Bio-Ray, and MANY more!!

Provides supported living, supported employment, day training, family support, and respite services to individuals with ASD. Treatment is based on an individualized plan using applied behavior analysis with functional assessment as its base. All modalities are included: sensory integration, alternative communication skills, etc. depending on the individuals needs.

Nebo School District's Autism Team assists caregivers and educators with consultation, evaluation, and support services. We provide services for students whom we determine will benefit from intensive instruction that is based on the current best practices for teaching individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disorders. Our mission is to facilitate interventions and model skills that will enable caregivers and educators to become confident and knowledgeable in working with students with ASD and related disorders

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.

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An free online collaboration site dedicated to assisting parent and families affected by autism. By using our site, parents, familes and care providers are able to more efficiently share and communicate on behaviour challenges and treatment effectivness.

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