[CDC] Autism Information Center
- Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information for children.
- http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.htm

Avoiding Unfortunate Situations
- Information for people with autism and their families on dealing with law enforcement personnel. Includes a handout for police and links to other materials.
- http://policeandautism.cjb.net/

Autism Key
- Offers news, videos, message boards, practical information, and support to parents of affected children. Based in the United States.
- http://www.autismkey.com/

Revolution Health : Autism
- Find autism information, covering symptoms, causes, risks, treatments and types. Discuss autism issues with others in forums, blogs, personal stories and recommendations
- http://www.revolutionhealth.com/conditions/mental-behavioral-health/autism/

Autism Today
- Provides articles, news, forums, and conference details.
- http://autismtoday.com/

Autism Conferences
- Updated list from Future Horizons.
- http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/conferences.htm

WebMD: U.S. in Midst of an Autism Epidemic?
- The flood of kids with autism pouring into special education classes doesn't mean we're in the middle of an autism epidemic, a new study suggests.
- http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/120/113882.htm

University of Wisconsin Press Release: Data provides misleading picture of autism
- National special education statistics suggest the country is experiencing an epidemic of autism, but inconsistencies in how the condition is diagnosed throughout the nation's schools, and the fact that the increasing trend for autism coincides with a co
- http://www.news.wisc.edu/12368.html

Autism Research Institute
- A non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating its results on the causes of autism and on preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
- http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm

Autistic Citizens Residential & Resources Society of Victoria Inc.
- General information on some aspects of current thinking and debate in relation to autism spectrum disorder.
- http://asd.org.au/parents/

The Autism Project
- A systems development initiative designed by the Illinois General Assembly to create and enhance community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with autism spectrum disorders, or ASD.
- http://www.theautismproject.com/

Global Autism Project
- Works to address the needs of children with autism in developing countries by setting up partnerships that utilize available local resources, and to educate parents in ways to work with and train their children.
- http://www.globalautismproject.org/

NINDS Autism Information Page
- Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/autism.htm

NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page
- Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/pdd/pdd.htm

Autism: Steps Towards Recovery
- A discussion of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in autism, by Kay Ness.
- http://www.einstein-syndrome.com/health_medical/autism_steps_recovery.htm

UNC-CH - Division TEACCH
- Delivers services to people with autism and their families throughout North Carolina, trains professionals and parents about autism and autistics, and publishes research findings from their efforts.
- http://www.teacch.com/

The New York Times Health News: Autism
- Presents news, information and research.
- http://www.nytimes.com/pages/health/healthspecial2/

NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought
- A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Mars
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=898858

NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes
- Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [4:59 Realaudio broadcast]
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=855909

NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism
- Host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. Guests: Susan Folstein, Director, Autism Genetics Research Cooperative, Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass.; Andy Shih, Direc
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=935523

NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism
- In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1617147

NPR : Autism
- Two new studies on the genetics of autism find that one or more genes may be responsible for the disorder. NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports. [3:26 streaming audio broadcast.]
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1114780

First Signs
- A national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.
- http://www.firstsigns.org/

eMedicine Health - Autism
- Overview of autism and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/29544-1.asp

Information Headquarters: Autism
- Facts and information on Autism.
- http://www.informationheadquarters.com/Autism.shtml

A New View of Autism
- A new, feeling-based theory of Autism.
- http://web1.greatbasin.net/~sprang/index.php

Autism in Children
- Essay by Jabeen Obaray of Bryn Mawr College provides an overview of spectrum related disorders, including co-morbid conditions.
- http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f00/web1/obaray.html

Reducing Computer Monitor Flicker
- Article discusses how people on the autism spectrum are affected by computer monitor flicker. Includes an explanation of how to reduce flicker.
- http://www.scn.org/help/monitor.html

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It All Out
- Explains the shared symptoms of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and then describes each syndrome along with its defining features.
- http://www.pediatricneurology.com/autism.htm

Autism Resources
- Links, frequently asked questions, advice from parents, book lists, and articles.
- http://www.autism-resources.com/

Professional Development Certificate in Autism
- Six-course certificate program in Autism offered by Pennsylvania State University. Description of program and courses, registration and contact information.
- http://www.outreach.psu.edu/statewideprograms/autism/apply.html

Autism - Information Written for Law Enforcement Officers
- Questions and answers.
- http://autism-ascc.org/police.htm

[NIMH] Autism
- National Institutes of Mental Health publication on the definition, diagnosis and treatment of autism.
- http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/autism.cfm

Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical
- Humorous site on the study of Neurologically Typical (NT) people - those who aren't consided autistic.
- http://isnt.autistics.org/

Childbrain.com - PDD
- Pervasive developmental disorder guide written by Dr. Rami Grossmann.
- http://www.childbrain.com/pdd.shtml