New Jersey Resources

Approved In-state Private Schools for the Disabled - Check here to find a new school in the state of NJ (organized by county).This directory lists New Jersey private schools approved to provide special education programs to public school students in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14 Subchapter 7.

ASPEN - ASPEN ~ Asperger Syndrome Education Network provides information, support and advocacy for those whose lives are affected by Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High-Fuctioning Autism and Nonverbal LD and whose who work with them.

The Autism Center - UMDNJ sponsors an Autism Center on the Newark campus, read more about it here.

Autism Resources: New Jersey - This site includes external links and regional contact information on topics such as social groups, vocational rehabilitation centers, and educational resources.

Autism Spectrum Disorders - The NJ Division of Family Health Services Special Child Health and Early Intervention Services has created this information.

CDC: Brick Autism Project - Information regarding the prevalence of autism in Brick Township can be obtained at this site.

Cure Autism Now: NY-NJ Chapter -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.

Find a NJ Doctor:New Jersey Health Care Profile - This site includes information on all doctors who are actively licensed and currently permitted to practice medicine or podiatry in New Jersey. The website can be searched to locate doctors practicing in a particular area or hospital. The profiles contain information about a doctor's education, training, and medical practice.

NJ Center for Outreach and Services for the Autistic Community - Learn what services are available through this organization.

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Click here to view the Department's alphabetic list of health-related topics, programs and services. The site changes often so use the site search option to look for your topic or your browser Find option to search for a word or phrase.

New Jersey Department of Human Services - Information regarding the services of New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities can be found at this site.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

A Tale of Two Schools - Time magazine ran this article about two NJ schools who teach autistic children in different ways.

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.