Autism / Asperger Syndrome

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Autism Society of America

National. 200+ chapters. Founded 1965. Organization of parents, professionals and citizens working together via education, advocacy, research for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Magazine, searchable database and annual conference.
Write:

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
Voice: 301-657-0881
Fax: 301-657-0869
Website: http://www.autismsocietyofamerica.org
E-mail: info@autism-society.org
Verified: 10/26/2007

Autism Network International

International. Founded 1992. Organization run by and for autistic people. Provides peer support and tips for coping and problem-solving. Online listserv, advocacy, education, retreats/conferences, information and referrals.
Write:
Autism Network International
P.O. Box 35448
Syracuse, NY 13235-5448
Voice: 315-476-2462
Website: http://www.ani.ac
E-mail: jisincla@mailbox.syr.edu
Verified: 4/27/2007

Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)

Online. Interactive webpage providing information and support for Asperger syndrome and related disorders. Includes research papers, descriptions, local, national and international support groups. Message boards, chat rooms, family contributions, research projects, links to evaluators and other Asperger syndrome online resources. Forums for families affected by Asperger syndrome and the professionals working with them.
Website: http://www.aspergersyndrome.org
Verified: 10/4/2007

Autism Network for Hearing and Visually Impaired Persons

International network. Founded 1992. Provides communication, education, research and advocacy for persons with autism combined with a hearing or visual disability, their families and professionals. Sharing of educational materials, phone help, support groups, referrals and conferences.
Write:
Autism Network
7510 Ocean Front Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Voice: 757-428-9036-
E-mail: d.bartel@cox.net
Verified: 4/24/2007

GRASP- The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership

National. 15 chapters. Founded 2003. Support network for adults with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum with high functioning autism, Asperger syndrome or pervasive developmental disorder. Information and referrals, newsletter, literature, advocacy. Assistance in starting local chapters. Also has an Orthodox Jewish Network for the Tri-State area in New York along with a teen group.
Write:
GRASP
666 Broadway, Suite 830
New York, NY 10012
Voice: 646-242-4003
Fax: 212-529-9996
Website: http://www.grasp.org
E-mail: info@grasp.org
Verified: 10/3/2007

Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome

Online. Offers support to the family members of adult individuals with Asperger's syndrome. Bulletin board, e-mail list and resources.
Website: http://www.faaas.org
Verified: 4/27/2007


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Last Updated: 12/03/2007

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