Resources

The National Autism Association creates and implements direct-assistance programs for the growing number of families affected by autism. Along with these services, NAA provides autism research funding, ongoing advocacy, support and education. Because we are a parent-led non-profit organization, our objectives and resources center on: Strengthening autism families by providing support in areas of greatest need, such as safety, therapy and medical services, providing our members and community with the latest information pertaining to research, education, legislation, safety, and therapy and treatment trends. Funding impactful research studies aimed at real progress for our children, and raising awareness about the autism epidemic although autism affects more children than any other childhood disorder, it is still the least funded. As awareness increases about autism, our hope is that resources will also increase. Until that time, we will continue to expand our programs so that we may provide support to as many autism families as possible. National Autism Association One Park Avenue, Suite 1 Portsmouth, RI 02871 877-622-2884 email: naa@nationalautsim.org

The NASDDDS mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered systems of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. 703-683-4202

A 2012 Blog Post titled “Wide Awake: Insomnia, Autism, and Me.” A woman in her 40’s previously diagnosed with Asperger syndrome details her struggles with sleep, as well as some effective solutions that she has discovered.

The Mighty is a site where people share their personal experiences with disability, disease and mental illness.

Article containing helpful tips on ensuring the safety of people with disabilities around construction.

Advocates for the civil rights, full inclusion and equality of adults and children with mental disabilities. Bazelon Center accomplishes their goals through a combination of litigation, public policy advocacy, coalition building and leadership, public education, media outreach and technical assistance. Their website features a resource library with advocacy resources and webinars. Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law 1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 220 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-467-5730

HelpGuide’s mission is to provide empowering, evidence-based information you can use to help yourself and your loved ones. Over 50 million people from all around the world turn to HelpGuide each year for trustworthy content they can use to improve their mental health and make healthy changes.

HLAA provides timely and reliable information about hearing loss through its website, Hearing Loss Magazine, the online e-News, the Hearing Loss Support Specialists Training, message boards/chat forums and webinars. HLAA also holds annual conventions for people with hearing loss and professionals. HLAA's Walk4Hearing is held in cities across the country in the spring and fall. Hearing Loss Association of America 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 301-657-2248

Raising the level of understanding and discourse on critical issues in American education. This website is the home of Education Week and Education Week Teacher. Editorial Projects in Education 6935 Arlington Road, Suite 100 Bethesda, MD 20814 800-346-1834 or 301-280-3100

Do2Learn offers free picture schedules and other activities that aid with social skills and behavior management.