Autism Support Groups

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• Society: Issues: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Autism 
• Health: Mental Health: Support Groups 

• Ahead with Autism  - Featuring research and resources to promote public awareness about autism.
• ASDFriendly  - Support network for parents of children affected by Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Presents reviews, guides, announcements, and a glossary of terms.
• Autism Association for Overseas Families  - Discussions from parents and professionals working together for to help children with autism.
• Autism Community Connection  - Fosters strong connections between and among Illinois families and communities to enhance the quality of life of those affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Autism Link  - Serves as network for information exchange on topics concerning autism.
• AutismUSA.net  - Resource for information focused on autism and other developmental disorders. Presents discussion forums and articles.
• Autistic Society  - Group aims to establish a strong and supportive community for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Site presents polls, forums, and a compilation of personal stories.
• Defeat Autism Now!  - Organizes conferences and exhibitions aimed at educating the public and clinicians about various interventions for autism.
• For Autistic Kids Foundation  - Established to raise funds for promoting public awareness and understanding on autism.
• Healing Thresholds  - Free website and email newsletter with therapy fact sheets, daily updates, and news.
• Interactive Autism Network (IAN)  - Online project established to accelerate autism-related research by serving as a network for researchers and families.
• Open Door  - Professional organization provides education services to Asperger's and high functioning autistic students.
• ReThink Autism  - Community offering tools for help and support for autism.
• Surfers Healing  - Group dedicated to enriching the lives of children with autism as well as their families through the surfing sport.
• Together For Autism  - Online community established to bring together people who are one way or another affected by autism.
• World Autism Awareness Day  - Annual campaign, observed April 2nd, shares autism awareness groups, organizations, schedules, events, and media resources.
• Wrong Planet  - Online community which features discussions about Asperger's Syndrome, autism, ADHD, and other related disorders.