Autism Spectrum - Internet Resources

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Name Phone Number Website Address Description

Autism ADD Resources, Inc. 206.463.5237 www.aitresources.com Auditory Integration Training information
Autism Recovery Resources Unavailable Provides information, education, and hope to parents and professionals.
of Washington (ARROW) "We provide resources, support, and information to those affected by
autism. Our focus on biomedical interventions- because we want families
to be able to do something NOW to help the quality of their children’s
Autism Society of America (800) 3AUTISM www.autism-society.org Increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people
on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across
the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment,
education, research and advocacy.
Autism Society of Oregon (503) 636-1676 www.oregonautism.com Additional autism resource information.
Autism Society of (888) ASW4You http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/ Committed to public education about Autism across Washington State
Washington through various means.
Autism Today 877-9AUTISM (928-8276) http://www.autismtoday.com/ “everything you need to know about autism”
Autism Training for Law (772) 398-9756 http://www.policeandautism.cjb.net/ "Avoiding Unfortunate Situations"
Enforcement
Beyond Autism Unavailable http://trainland.tripod.com/ Beyond Autism - a site by a parent that has "been there, done that, and is
still doing it".
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Unavailable www.bpkids.org A parent-led, not-for-profit, Web-based membership organization of families raising
Foundation
Developmental Disabilities (800) 634-4473 www.ddc.wa.gov Works to develop public policy recommendations which promote the
Council values of self-determination, independence, inclusion, integration, and
productivity for people with developmental disabilities. Builds coalitions
with constituent groups to promote more effective public advocacy. Tests
new services and supports ideas by funding demonstration projects.
Advocates for the needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Hosts
and participates in events which foster better service provision for those
with developmental disabilities. Advises the Governor and members of
the state Legislature regarding issues of concern for those with
developmental disabilities. Negotiates with state agencies. Builds bridges
between public and private sectors to provide better services.
Do2Learn Unavailable www.dotolearn.com Free games & information.
Ericec.org
Families for Effective Autism
Treatment (FEAT) of
Washington
Feingold Assn. of the US
Juvenile Bipolar Research
Foundation
Learning Fundamentals
MouseTrial Autism Software
National Information Center
for Children & Youth with
Disabilities (NICHCY)
National Institute of
Neurological Discords &
Stroke
Northwest Justice Project
NW Educational Service
District 189
O.A.S.I.S.
Organization for Autism
Research
Parent to Parent
Unavailable www.ericec.org Gateway to the internet for Special Education.
206.763.3373 http://www.featwa.org/ Helps FEAT families develop and implement intensive in-home ABA
programs for their children with autism with little outside support and
FEAT of Washington helps these families by providing them with
necessary informational and training resources.
800-321-3287 www.feingold.org Dedicated to helping children and adults apply proven dietary techniques for better be
866-333-JBRF http://www.jbrf.org/ Supports the research for the study of early-onset bipolar disorder.
800-777-3166 www.locutour.com Products are designed by Speech-Language Pathologists working with
children and adults with speech and attention issues.
+44 (0) 7905 950308 http://www.mousetrial.com/free_stuff.html Low-cost software and free printables for educational and fun things to do
with your autistic child.
( 800) 695-0285 www.nichcy.org Central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children,
and youth, IDEA, which is the law authorizing, special education, No
Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-
based information on effective educational practices.
Autism Fact Sheet
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
( 888)201-1014 www.nwjustice.org Working for equal access to the legal system by empowering low-income
persons and communities through education about their legal rights and
obligations, and by promoting respect for human dignity through legal
advocacy.
(888)704-9633 www.nwesd.org/autism The Autism Outreach Project provides information, dissemination of
demographic data, referrals, and training on best practices in identification
and program development for students with autism spectrum disorders to
Washington families, schools, and agencies.
Unavailable http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ Online Asperger Syndrom Information & Support
Unavailable http://www.researchautism.org/resources/ OAR connects you to people, places, and information within the autism
and research communities.
(800) 5PARENT http://www.arcwa.org/parent_to_parent.htm Provides emotional support and information to families of children with
special needs and/or disabilities.
PAVE (Parents Are Vital in
Education)
People First
Positively Autism
Special Education
Technology Center
Stanley I. Greenspan, MD
STOMP (Specialized
Training of Military Parents)
Talk About Curing Autism
The Arc of Washington State
The Bipolar Child
The Child Anxiety Network
The GFCF Diet
The HANDLE Institute
University of WA-Autism Center
206-221-6806
(800) 572-7368 www.washingtonpave.org Organized to help you understand the educational system for preschoolers
and school-age children, assist you to find services in your community for
your and your child or adult with a disability, provide support when you
learn that your child has a disability or chronic health care need, and help
you as your child transitions from school to adult life.
(800) 758-1123 www.peoplefirstofwashington.org A self-advocacy organization of, for and by people with developmental
and other disabilities.
Unavailable http://www.positivelyautism.com/ A Free eMagazine celebrating the sunny side of the spectrum!
509.963.3350 www.cwu.edu/~setc Provides collaborative technology planning for specific students whose
disabilities require that they use some form of assistive technology in order
to fully access their education, a lending library of toys, switches,
augmentative communication devices, alternate keyboards and other
computer input devices, environmental control devices and software
designed for students with special needs, and staff development on topics
including assistive technology overview, augmentative communication,
alternate computer input, software solutions and environmental control.
301-657-2348 www.stanleygreenspan.com DIR/Floor Time Model information
(800) 572-7368 www.stompproject.org National Parent Training and Information Center providing support and
advice to military parents without regard of the type of medical condition
their child has.
949-640-4401 http://talkaboutcuringautism.org Provides information, resources, and support to families affected by autism.
(888) 754-8798 www.arcwa.org Advocates for the rights and full participation of all people with
developmental disabilities. Along with our network of members and
chapters, we support and empower individuals and families; connect and
inform individuals and families; improve support and service systems;
influence public policy; increase public awareness; and inspire inclusive
Unavailable www.bipolarchild.com DVD & other resources on juvenile onset bipolar disorder.
Unavailable www.childanxiety.net Designed to provide thorough, user-friendly information about child
anxiety. It is also designed to provide direction for those who are not sure
where to turn when they think their child or a child they know may need
professional help to cope with anxiety.
Unavailable www.gfcfdiet.com Gluten Free Casein Free Diet
(206) 204-6000 www.handle.org Provides an effective, non-drug alternative for identifying and treating
most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan including Autism,
ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia and Tourette's Syndrome.
http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/ Provides diagnostic evaluations and multi-disciplinary intervention
services for children with autism spectrum disorders from infancy through
adolescence and a wide range of professional training opportunities.
 WA Dads 1(866)241-8930 http://www.wadads.org/ Serves male caregivers of children with mental health, behavior, or
emotional concerns across Washington State.
WA Sensory Disabilities (800) 572-7000 www.wsdsonline.org Supports the developmental and learning needs of children aged birth to
Services 21 who: are deaf or hard of hearing, are blind or visually impaired, or
have a combined hearing loss and visual impairment.
WA State Father's Network (425) 747-4004 ext. 4286 www.fathersnetwork.org Celebrates and supports fathers and families raising children with special
health care needs and developmental disabilities.
Wrightslaw Unavailable www.wrightslaw.com Learn about special education law and schools.
essage Boards & Forums: http://autismforum.net/forums/news.php Groups: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/communicating/
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AutismBehaviorProbl
http://www.autism-pdd.net/ ems/
http://www.autismlink.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/children_with_autism
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