The ASA's national office is in Bethesda, Maryland. The national ASA office can direct you to your local chapter. Your local ASA chapter can be an excellent source of information regarding local professionals, school districts, and other parents of children with autism. Other parents of children with autism spectrum disorders can be an invaluable wealth of information and support. Every state in the USA has a university-affiliated resource center for developmental disabilities.
Every state is different, but some states have a separate resource center for autism.
Your state s resource center is probably located at the main campus of your state s university. Your state's ISDD is probably located at the main campus of your state's university. Your school's special education department or cooperative should be able to direct you to them. Your school's special education department or cooperative should be able to direct you to them. Some areas have local agencies that help supply services for people with developmental disabilities.