Autism/Asperger's
These autism resources and organizations provide autism support, advocacy, and outreach. Among them, they cover the diverse range of autistic conditions, including adult autism, childhood autism, mild autism, and autism spectrum disorders.
Organizations
NAS advocates for the rights of all people with autism and works to improve the lives of all people affected by autism.
Asperger Syndrome Education Network
ASPEN supports, educates, and advocates for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and nonverbal learning disabilities.
Autism National Committee (AutCom)
AUTCOM is the only autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches. Our organization was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.
ASA's mission is to improve the lives of all those who are affected by autism. ASA works to promote awareness of autism, educate people about autism, and advocate for autistic individuals.
Foundation for Autism Support and Training
FAST's mission to help solve the shortage of group homes, community living options, and autism houses for autistic adults.
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network
ASAN, a nonprofit organizations, is run for people on the autistic spectrum by people on the spectrum. ASAN's activities include community education about autism, community engagement, research, and public policy advocacy.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Autism Spectrum Disorders Project
The VR Autism Project proposes to address a dual challenge—the increasing numbers of Americans diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and the extremely low employment rates among people with disabilities. The project aims to generate new knowledge and provide information concerning what works in accessing and maintaining employment placements for people with autism, as well as support a variety of methods to share information.
Dogs for Autism provides trained service dogs for children in autism in the Greenville, SC area.
