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• Autism  - Service guidelines for individuals with autism spectrum disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (ASD/PDD).
• The Autism Autoimmunity Project  - A non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research into the cause, treatment and prevention of autism and other autoimmune disorders.
• Autism Key  - Provides information and resources useful to parents of children with autism and autism spectrum disorders.
• Autism NOW  - Serves as a source for information and resources on community-based solutions for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• The Autism Program  - Network of resources dedicated to addressing the complex issues involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of autism.
• Autism Resources Links  - Lists links about autism and Asperger Syndrome.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)  - National Institute of Mental Health booklet includes overview, descriptions, diagnosis, treatment, information for adults, and research.
• Autism United  - Network of parents, professionals, and individuals linked by autism spectrum. Includes blogs, photos, videos, and forums.
• AutismHelp  - Information to help professionals, teachers, childcare staff, etc, understand the needs of people with high-functioning autism and to provide them with strategies to support inclusion.
• AutismWeb  - Autism and PDD resource site presents books, warning signs, teaching methods, conferences, and a message board.
• Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology (CADDE)  - Seeks to provide information and resources valuable to epidemiology and autism researchers, clinicians, educators, and parents.
• Center for Autism and Related Disabilities  - Provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Autism Spectrum  - Lists completed, active, and recruiting clinical trials with condition and intervention details.
• The Early Origins of Autism  - Illustrated article from 2000 Scientific American examines genetic factors, diagnostic categories, spectrum, neurobiology, and symptoms.
• ESPA Research  - Aims to improve quality of life through dietary and biological research. Gives background, research, and staff details. Sunderland, UK.
• First Signs  - Designed to help parents and professionals in better identifying, understanding, and dealing with the early signs of autism and related developmental disabilities or disorders.
• Golden Hat Foundation  - After staring in a movie called "A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism" actress Kate Winslet was inspired to find a way to give back to those overcoming such intense obstacles.
• Jenny McCarthy's Generation Rescue  - Movement that believes environmental toxins are responsible for the epidemic of autism. The group researches causes and treatments for autism, ADHD, and chronic illness.
• WEGO Health: Autism  - Expert-rated resources on autism including common signs and how it's diagnosed. Participate in discussions within the Autism Community.
• What is Autism?  - The Ontario Adult Autism Research and Support Network offers a definition of autism.