a non-profit web site that was founded by Dr. Mel Levine and Charles Schwab. The organization's mission "helps students who struggle with learning, measurably improve their success in school and life by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise."
The web site covers a wide range of learning issues including a section on social skills. Here is an excerpt from Learning to Relate to Others from the All Kinds of Minds web site:
"School is a social experience. Besides needing to communicate and behave appropriately during classroom activities, children interact with one another constantly. Developing social abilities is an often overlooked yet important contributor to a child's well being. Children's success with others is influenced by their social cognition - their ability to communicate and act in socially acceptable ways." http://www.allkindsofminds.org/LearningBaseCategory.aspx?categoryID=9
ARI-Autism Research Institute
ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
ASAT is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism. http://www.asatonline.org/
Autism Aspergers Info 4 U
an online web site with email support as well as a toll free number to help parents access these highly qualified professionals 24 hours a day - 7 days a week http://www.autism-aspergerinfo4u.com/
Autism Society of America
www.autism-society.org The Autism Society of America was founded in 1965 by a small group of parents working on a volunteer basis out of their homes. Over the last 35 years, the Society has developed into the leading source of information and referral on autism. Today, over 20,000 members are connected through a working network of over 200 chapters in nearly every state
http://www.autcom.org/ The only autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches.
Autism Today
Welcome to Autism Today! We are your online source for the latest resources and information on autism and Asperger's Syndrome. www.autismtoday.com
Autism Speaks
Primary mission is to raise funds to facilitate research on autism. We recognize the importance of a coordinated effort to investigate the causes of autism, develop effective treatments, and ultimately find a cure. To this end, we plan to fund the creation of a network of academic centers and autism treatment programs to collaborate in the development of large-scale clinical trials for autistic children. We believe that these long-range studies will lead to major advances in the treatment of autism. www.autismspeaks.org
Center for the Study of Autism (also known as ARI or DAN)
The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Much of our research is in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California. www.autism.org/contents.html
Cure Autism Now
Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and outreach. http://www.canfoundation.org/
DAN Defeat Autism Now!
Dedicated to educating parents and clinicians regarding biomedically-based research, appropriate testing and safe and effective interventions for autism http://www.danconference.com/index.htm
Dan Marino Foundation
In March 1992, Dan and Claire Marino established The Dan Marino Foundation to raise money for various children's charities in South Florida. The Dan Marino Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting programs, which provide integrated intervention services for children with special needs - medical, emotional and/or behavioral. http://www.danmarinofoundation.org/
Disability Claims.net
An informative website that provides individuals access to retaining financial support for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) www.Disability-Claims.net
Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation
The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism. http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/
F.A.I.R. - Foundation for Autism Information & Research
FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing world-class Education, Advocacy and Support http://www.feat.org/
National Alliance for Autism Research
The National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) is the first organization in the U.S. dedicated to funding and accelerating biomedical research focusing on autism spectrum disorders. http://www.naar.org/
National Autism Association
The National Autism Association strongly believes that there are effective treatments for autism spectrum disorders as well as a long awaited cure for the millions of families affected. http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/index.php
Neurodiversity
I seek to help reduce the suffering of family and community members who are bewildered and distressed by actions of and interactions with autistic people, and who are concerned for their own and others' safety and well-being. I seek to help increase the capability of educators and service providers to provide effective, respectful support for those on the autistic spectrum. http://www.neurodiversity.com/main.html