The Autism Research Group is a partnership of parents of children with autism and other pervasive developmental disabilities and professionals from a wide variety of disciplines involved in research and program development in special education.

UCLA has played a unique role in the history of research on autism. In the 1950’s, considerably before other major universities, UCLA had an active research program concerned with characterizing children with autism. The research and treatment conducted over the past 50 years at UCLA has set the standard for many of the research and treatment models currently used to understand autism and optimize the treatment of individuals with autism. The inception of the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART) is an exciting advancement particularly for the new and upcoming generation of autism researchers. It is my hope that the establishment of the Center will concentrate our efforts, lead to collaborations across disciplines and facilitate better understandings of the mechanisms underlying autism.

AGRE provides biomaterials and an unprecedented resource of phenotype and genotype information that is freely available for analysis by members of the scientific community.

Autism Research & Treatment, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) pending non-profit organization dedicated to increasing student participation in the field of autism and meeting the financial needs of students already involved in autism research projects. Our mission is to address the needs of children with autism with an emphasis on empirically validated research. Finally, it is our goal to increase awareness of available treatment opportunities by making the findings of sponsored projects easily accessible through our website.

The California Department of Health Services conducts the CADDRE program in California.

Cure Autism Now (CAN) Foundation is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through research, education and outreach. Since its founding, Cure Autism Now has committed over $25 million in research, the establishment and ongoing support of the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE), and numerous outreach and awareness activities aimed at families, physicians, governmental officials and the general public.

Capitol Autism Services and it's sister companies, Land Park Academy and The Listening Clinic, are all located in the Greater Sacramento Area and provide services to children with autism and their families. With programs based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we provide individualized services to children with autism, including but not limited to in-home theraputic programming, year-round educational services in a school setting, community training, sibling support and applied research. Please contact us with any questions.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a treatment for autism that has been thoroughly researched and empirically validated by the scientific community, CARD develops individualized treatment plans. CARD was established 15 years ago and has several offices throughout the world. With our network of trained supervisors and therapists, we can provide services to families throughout the world.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD) is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related disorders.

The Center for Autism Research, directed by Dr. Eric Courchesne, is renowned in the neurological study of autism and has published more than 120 articles on the brain and genetic basis of autism in the past 20 years. Our studies are funded through grants from the National Institutes of Health, private foundations and private donations. We are currently seeking participants for our toddler functional MRI and adult functional MRI projects. Behavioral signs and symptoms of autism typically emerge in the first three years of life. We are currently using MRI to identify brain structure abnormalities in children with autism during this pivotal period of development, as well as to identify any functional processing differences. Identification of specific and consistent regions of abnormality in the youngest children may lead to earlier and more reliable diagnosis, as well as increased understanding of causal factors involved in autism. We are especially in need of infants and toddlers so that we may look at possible brain differences at the earliest ages possible. Children between 12 and 48 months with or suspected of having autism spectrum disorder or who are typically developing are needed. If you decide to join our research study, participation includes a psychological evaluation and diagnostic testing, a neurological examination, limited genetic testing (fragile x and chromosome analysis), and a MRI brain scan. There is no cost to participate, and reports are made available to parents from the psychologist, neurologist, and MRI. We also pay our families for their time spent with us. As a research center, we are constantly evaluating current studies and discovering new avenues to investigate. We are undertaking studies of development from birth through the first years of life in siblings of autism. We are also working with pediatricians in San Diego to promote early identification of autism and referral for treatment. Additionally, we are conducting brain cell research that may help explain why the brain in autism grows abnormally fast during early life, and how that creates autistic behavior. Please see our website for a description of these studies and to learn more about our center: www.courchesneautismlab.org. Please help us learn more about the neurological basis of autism! Contact Cindy Carter, Ph.D. at 858-454-7239 with any questions or be included in our studies.

The Child Development Clinic provides evaluation and treatment for children under 18 with developmental delays, learning problems, developmental disabilities and behavior problems. Clinic staffers include developmental-behavioral pediatricians, psychologists, a pediatric nurse practitioner and a social worker.

The Division of Neurology offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a complete spectrum of childhood neurological and neuromuscular problems, involving the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) or the peripheral nervous system (nerves, muscles and their connections). A major focus is the medical and surgical control of epilepsy. Each of our experienced pediatric neurologists is involved in the care of children with seizures. Our staff works closely with families to ensure a continuum of care at home. The Division is actively engaged in the teaching of residents, medical students and hospital staff. Our physician-scientists conduct research into new drug and surgical treatments and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. We further assist in disseminating new knowledge in the field through participation in key national associations.

Children’s Autism Intervention Center serves children with autistic spectrum disorders, their families and caregivers, as well as professionals working in this area. Children's Hospital offers coordinated services for children with autism spectrum disorders as well as other behavior difficulties.

Jaime Pineda, Ph.D. and the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at UCSD are investigating the efficacy of neurofeedback training therapy on autism spectrum disorders. Neurofeedback, which is biofeedback based on an individual's brain waves EEG), is a therapy that attempts to normalize electrical brain activity. The therapy is safe and painless and involves learning to play a computer game with your brainwaves. This study is specifically testing the effect of neurofeedback on attention, imitation ability, autistic symptoms, and certain aspects of the EEG.

I will provide respite care and treatment for kids and adults with autism. I am a professional who specializes in autism with 37 years of practical experience. I am willing to provide respite care for weekends or afternoon activities as well as provide nutritional diet and research along with my recent research. I am doing a study of candida albicans and the effects of older students with autism.

Pediatric & Adult Neuropsychologist specializing in both assessment and intervention services in English and in Spanish.

The National Fragile X Foundation unites the Fragile X community to enrich lives through educational and emotional support, promote public and professional awareness, and advance research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X.

The Frostig Center is dedicated to helping children with learning disabilities. Our three-part mission includes direct service, training, and research.

Internet-based assessment and remedial visual skills training programs. Proven effectiveness; research available upon request. Convergence insufficiency, tracking problems, and accommodative facility trained via computer program 20 min/day, 30-100 sessions. Excellent customer support and doctor referral services.

Immunosciences Lab., Inc. is a diagnostic and research facility that specializes in innovative microbiology and immunology laboratory testing. In addition to providing the highest quality customer satisfaction, our continued mission is to develop esoteric tests and help clinicians in the diagnosis of very complex diseases where the immune system is directly or indirectly involved.