Resources

Located in Baltimore, MD, Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. Kennedy Krieger offers patient care, is involved with research and professional training, special education resources, and community initiatives. Kennedy Krieger Institute 707 North Broadway Baltimore, MD 21205 443-923-9200 or TTY 442-923-2645

First Signs is dedicated to educating families and professionals about the early signs of autism and related disorders. Their main goal is to improve screening and referral practices and to lower the age at which young children are identified with autism and related disorders. Firstsigns1@gmail.com

The Children’s National Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder offers information about autism such as causes and treatments. They also run research studies in which individuals can volunteer to participate. CASD has a monthly newsletter which provides tips, events, and autism research highlights. Children’s National Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington D.C., 20010 301-765-5430

CAR offers free research lectures. They strive to help families and individuals living with autism with research. You can find many great resources on treatment methods and current research regarding autism. CAR: The Center for Autism Research at CHOP Roberts Pediatric Research Building 2716 South Street, 5th floor Philadelphia, PA 19146 267-426-7540 autism@email.chop.edu

An online resource that offers comprehensive information about many different aspects of Autism such as therapy options and legalities.

Autism Society provides advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels through our strong nationwide network of Affiliates. They also offer information in Spanish. Autism Society 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 305 Rockville, Maryland 20852 1-800-328-8476 info@autismsociety.org

Autism One is a non-profit charity organization started by a small group of parents of children with autism. They offer AutismOne conferences, AutismOne Radio, outreach liaisons, and programs that are dedicated to keep children safe while promoting change. 1-800-908-5803 earranga@autismone.org

Website that offers thorough information about Autism itself and how to get help in many different languages. info@autismnow.org

Statewide network of parents and professionals dedicated to improving lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism NJ 500 Horizon Drive, Suite 350 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 609-588-8200 information@autismnj.org

A free resource that offers many different videos that shows children throughout their various stages in their lives with and without Autism. They also offer videos about the many therapy options available.