Autism Spectrum Organizations

• Action for Autism (AFA)  - Pioneering, national and non-profit parent organization for autism in India.
• Annapolis Valley Autism Support Team (VAST)  - Features an introduction to autism and presents VAST's schedule of events, news, and membership information. With a listing of autism related documents and DVDs.
• Autism Association (Singapore)  - Presents the association's mission statement, programs, events, membership, and contact details.
• Autism Behavioural Intervention Association of NSW  - Private service provider based in Sydney, Australia working in partnership with children with autism and their families. ABI also provides consultations, support services and workshops.
• Autism Europe  - International association dedicated to advancing the rights and improving the lives of persons affected by autism as well as their families.
• Autism National Committee (AUTCOM)  - Autism advocacy organization particularly established to advance the social justice cause for all individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Autism Network International  - An autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people.
• Autism Organizations Worldwide  - List of national and regional autism organizations.
• Autism Research Institute  - Primarily devoted to conducting research and disseminating the results on the causes of autism and methods in treatment and diagnosis. Supported by donations.
• Autism Society Manitoba  - Organization founded by a group of parents in the early 1970's who had children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Extends assistance to families dealing with ASD. Provides peer support, social skills groups, and family events.
• Autism Society of America  - Providing information on autism including treatment and education. Also offers details of events, news, advocacy, research, and donations.
• Autism Society of British Columbia  - Aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and full community inclusion for people with autism while supporting the realization of the rights and informed choices of those with autism and their families. Site posts announcements, news, and videos.
• Autism Treatment Center of America  - Worldwide teaching center for The Son-Rise Program, which is a unique treatment for children and adults challenged by autism and other developmental difficulties.
• Autistic Citizens Residential and Resources Society of Victoria  - Makes available information that help parents, teachers, and service providers involved in the care and nurturing of autistic individuals.
• Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC)  - Overview of the CSAAC with information on its educational and support services, action alerts, and resources for families and employees.
• Cure Autism Now Foundation (CAN)  - Organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising funds for research projects, education and outreach.
• Fighting Autism  - Research, education and treatment are the three things this organization advocates for autism.
• National Autism Association  - Aims to provide the most current research and information available about autism and to fund critical research needed to find the cause of this disorder.
• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: Autism  - Part of the National Institute of Health (NIH), the NICHD does research into various aspects of autism.
• The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC)  - Latest autism news, details about COSAC services, calendar of events and useful links to other sites are found here.
• Organization for Autism Research  - Focuses on applied research by putting research findings to work as well as funding research studies.
• Saskatchewan Families for Effective Autism Treatment (SASKFEAT)  - Official SASKFEAT website presents news, reports and documents, mission statement, consultants list, videos, and answers to frequently asked questions.
• Society for Treatment of Autism  - Charity established to develop and provide community based treatment, education, and residential support services to individuals affected by autism and other developmental disorders. Offers individualized programs and services.
• UnlockingAutism.org  - Established to increase awareness about the autistic disorder, the incidence of which has increased in recent years.
• US Autism & Asperger Association  - Nonprofit organization dedicated to autism and Asperger education, support and solutions. Aims to provide opportunities that will allow individuals with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their fullest potential.