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Journey to Adulthood
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Melmark, 2600 Wayland Road, Berwyn, PA 19312
Keynote Speaker:
Peter F. Gerhardst, EdD.
President & Chair, Scientific Council, Organization for Autism Research
A one-day conference addressing issues facing families of children with autism spectrum disorders as they transition into adulthood. CEUs available. For more information contact Michael Donovan at (610) 325-4740 or e-mail MichaelDonovan@melmark.org
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ABA Resources for Recovery from Autism/PDD
This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of applied behavior analysis (ABA) called behavioral intervention. One of the methods is discrete trial training. Some (inaccurately) use the term "Lovaas method." |
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Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities
An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities.
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A-CHAMP
is a national, non-partisan political action organization formed by parents in support of children with neurodevelopmental and communication disorders. We are dedicated to advancing public policy issues affecting our children, protecting their human and civil rights, educating the public and media, supporting candidates sharing our goals in state and federal elections, and holding accountable those in government who do not act in the best interest of our children. |
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American Association of People with Disabilities
AAPD is committed to ensuring the economic and political empowerment of all Americans with a disability.
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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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The Arc
The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy. |
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Autism Awareness
The mission is to develop a national identity for the Autistic population, To Help parents with autistic children develop a plan to address the comprehensive needs of these children., Autism must have a voice and to raise national attention that this condition is now at the threshold of being all to common. |
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The Autism Research Institute (ARI)
ARI is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. ARI was founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. |
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Autism Resources
Offering information and links regarding the developmental disabilities Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
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Autism Society of America
ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community. |
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Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. |
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Autism Web
A Parents' Guide to Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
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Bridges for Kids
A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents of children from birth through transition to adult life. |
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CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Autism Information Center
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Fighting Autism
To improve the quality of life for children with autism through research, education, advocacy and treatment.
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Foundation for Autism Information and Research, Inc.
Foundation for Autism Information and Research, Inc.
F.A.I.R. Autism Media is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that we started to create original, up-to-date and comprehensive educational media (in the form of video documentaries) to inform the medical community and the public about the latest advances in research and biomedical & behavioral therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders. |
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IDEA data web site
This web site provides public access to the most recent data about children with disabilities served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These data are collected annually by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs in accordance with Section 618 of IDEA. They are provided in the form of tables produced for the Annual Reports to Congress. |
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The M.I.N.D. Institute
The M.I.N.D. Institute is an international, multidisciplinary research organization, committed to excellence, collaboration and hope, striving to understand the causes and develop better treatments and ultimately cures for neurodevelopmental disorder |
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National Autism Association (NAA)
The mission of the National Autism Association is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights
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The National Fragile X Foundation
Unites the Fragile X community to enrich lives through educational and emotional support
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National Institute of Mental Health
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
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NICHCY
NICHCY
Stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. We serve the nation as a central source of information on:
· Disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
· IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
· No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
· research-based information on effective educational practices. |
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Parents Helping Parents
PHP provides education and skills training, information, guidance, and peer support for families with the unexpected diagnosis of and ongoing impact of childhood disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual, learning or physical disabilities and special health care needs. |
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Parent to Parent-USA
(P2P-USA) is a national non-profit organization committed to assuring access and quality in Parent to Parent support across the country
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The Schafer Autism Report
An excellent and free subscription newsletter that clips reports taken from major media sources. This is a MUST SEE for news in the autism community!
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The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program |
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Unlocking Autism
To bring the issues of autism from individual homes to the forefront of national dialogue.
To join parents and professionals in one concerted effort to fight for these children who cannot lift their voices to the nation for help.
To educate parents about pending legislation and existing laws. |
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US Department of Education
The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
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Wrightslaw
At Wrightslaw, our mission is to provide parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys with accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy so they can be effective catalysts.
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Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic
The Autism Program at Yale is an interdisciplinary group of clinicians and scholars dedicated to providing comprehensive clinical services to children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. This is also one of the leading research centers in the world and recently recognized as a National Institutes of Health AUTISM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. Our program involves infants, toddlers, pre-school, and school-age children, as well as young adults (18-21 years) with autism and related disorders and integrates highly experienced professionals from the fields of clinical psychology, neuropsychology and neuroimaging, child psychiatry, speech-language pathology, social work, genetics and the biological sciences, as well as psychopharmacology and psychiatric nursing. Our clinical and research activities are located in the Child Study Center at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. |
