They provide information and education, support research and advocate for programs and services for the autism population. The ASA has state and local chapters. The Autism National Committee strives to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, PDD, and related differences of communication and behavior. Their website contains information on politics and legal issues, early intervention and education, community living issues, and advocacy. They can provide personal answers to your questions, fact sheets, state resource sheets, parent guides, reading lists, and referrals to other organizations.
Materials are also available in Spanish.
The Yale Child Study Center's Developmental Disabilities Clinic and Research Homepage has lots of information on PDDs, including autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Disorder, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. TASH is a worldwide organization that works for inclusion of all people in all aspects of society. Project Perform is an information and support resource for families of children with special needs in Michigan. The Family Support Subsidy Program from the Michigan Department of Community Health can provide money for special expenses for caring for a child with severe disabilities. In choosing the links we provide, we use strict criteria to ensure that the information is accurate, and the source is reputable.