Autism Resources

Here are some links that I have found helpful as I have started to navigate the world of Autism.  If you have any other's please leave me a comment and I will look at it and add it to the list!  

(This page is still being updated so check back frequently for new links)

Thanks, 

The Single Mom

Nationwide 

 Autism Speaks- http://www.autismspeaks.org/

The world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Autism Research Institute- http://www.autism.com/

Established in 1967 by psychologist and renowned father of modern autism research Dr. Bernard Rimland, ARI continues to pioneer in research, outreach, and cooperative efforts with other organizations worldwide. ARI advocates for the rights of people with ASD, and operates without funding from special-interest groups.   

Texas 

TARRC- Texas Autism Research & Resource Center-http://www.dads.state.tx.us/tarrc/index.html 

The Texas Autism Research & Resource Center (TARRC) was created by House Bill (HB) 1574 (81st Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2009) in response to needs expressed by the autism community. The Center's primary purpose is to coordinate resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.  

Texas Rio Grande Valley

Autism Council for Educational Support and Scientific Studies--http://aces3.org/home.html

ACES³ mission is to educate, empower, and support families of persons with autism and act as a means of change, with the goal of building informed communities. The organization’s vision is to facilitate the development of an informed and united community that will support research efforts in order to better understand Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.