Recommended Web Sites

Autism Info for Teens - KidsHealth has created this information.

Autism Society of America - The Autism Society of America has been serving the needs of individuals with autism and their families since 1965. Information about the society, research, treatment, and diagnosis can all be found here. The web site includes a search engine.

Autism Spectrum Disorders - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have created this information.

Center for the Study of Autism - Located in Oregon, the Center for the Study of Autism provides information to parents and professionals and also conducts research. This site provides information about issues, interventions, and related disorders. An overview of autism is provided in English, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Cure Autism Now - The Cure Autism Now Foundation is a non-profit organization of parents, clinicians, and scientists dedicated to finding effective biological treatments, prevention, and a cure for autism and related disorders. Resources for parents and researchers can be obtained from this site.

Division TEACCH - The Division for the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children, Division TEACCH, is located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The TEACCH program has been recognized nationally and internationally and serves as a model for service, training, and research.

MEDLINEplus - Autism - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

Thimerosol and Autism - Learn about the scientific facts behind the debate over vaccines with thimerosol and autism.

Vaccines and Autism Theory - The CDC's National Immunization Program has compiled this review of the available scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism. The CDC recognizes that there is considerable public interest in this issue, and supports additional research regarding the hypothesis.

What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? - The National Institutes of Mental Health explains these disorders.

What Are Pervasive Developmental Disorders? - This fact sheet is from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.