Autism Society of America
SYNOPSIS: The Autism Society of America (ASA) is a grassroots organization that began in 1965. They are the oldest and largest informational, supports, and advocacy group in the Autism Community. Their website is large, user-friendly, attractive, and provides a wide range of information and participation options.
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
Basic Info about Autistic Spectrum Disorders including:
o Basic Definitions and Diagnoses
o Possible Causes
o Frequently Asked Questions
Information about the Autistic Lifespan including:
o What to commonly expect as the individual ages
o What makes Aspergers Disorder Unique
o Educational Issues and Services
§ The Initial Evaluation
§ Unique Needs and Abilities
§ The Law: IDEA – Section 504 – No Child Left Behind
§ Placement: Appropriate versus Ideal
§ The IEP
§ What to do if the school and family disagree
o Treatment Options
o Family Issues
Info about ASA-supported Programs including: Information and Referral, Vote4Autism, National Autism Awareness Month, The Treatment Guided Research Initiative, The Safe and Sound Campaign, Autism-related Conferences, and the Autism Society Foundation.
Autism Community: Contact Information for Autism Society’s Local and Worldwide Chapters and Partnerships.
General Information about the Organization including:
o Organization’s Guiding Principles
o Info about the Board, Advisors, Staff, and Financial Reports
o Public Relations and Fundraising Information
o Career Center – Job Bank for Professionals
CONTACT INFORMATION:
The Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Telephone: 1-301-657-0881 or 1-800-328-8476
http://www.autism-society.org
