Autism Society of America
Autism Society of America Autism Society of America, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. ASA does this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the life span, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. To learn more about the Autism Society of America.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society and raising the funds necessary to support these goals. To learn more about Autism Speaks.
Centers for Disease Control: Learn the Early Signs. Act Early
Learn the Signs. Act Early." is a new public awareness campaign launched by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its partners to increase the understanding of developmental milestones and the importance of acting early when a possible delay is noticed. The earlier a child with a developmental delay receives appropriate assessment and intervention, the more likely the child is to reach full potential. To learn more about Learn the Signs
First Signs
First Signs is dedicated to educating parents and professionals about autism and related disorders. Of particular interest is the ASD Video Glossary, an innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
First Steps
First Steps offers coordinated services and assistance to young children with special needs and their families. First Steps is designed for children, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities. Families can contact their county First Steps Office for more information by calling toll free: 1-866-583-2392. To learn more about First Steps.
Harvard Project on Disability: "We Have Human Rights"
The Harvard Law School Project on Disability (HPOD) works to promote the human rights of people with disabilities worldwide. HPOD works to empower all people to use the United Nations Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to develop fully equitable societies. HPOD has published a handbook with an easy to read explanation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. To download the handbook.
Interactive Autism Network
IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, is an innovative online project designed to accelerate the pace of autism research by linking researchers and families. Anyone impacted by an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can become part of IAN's online community to stay informed about autism research, provide feedback, and make their voices heard. To learn more about IAN.
MU-Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
573-882-6081 or 1-888-720-0015
- More about the MU-Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
314-577-5609
- To learn more about the Knights of Columbus Developmental Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center.
Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics Developmental and Behavioral Sciences Kansas City
1-816-234-3674
- To learn more about Children's Mercy Hospital Developmental and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy Kids Autism Center
314-872-3345
- To learn more about Mercy Kids Autism Center.
Washington University School of Medicine Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center
314-286-1700
- To learn more about the Washington University School of Medicine Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center
Missouri Autism Projects
The Department of Mental Health's Division of Developmental Disabilities funds five regional autism projects that collectively provide services to approximately 2700 families statewide. Individuals are referred to the autism projects through their regional office. The programs and services are designed to assist in skill development of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and provide needed training and support for families. For contact information and enrollment.
Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment (MO-FEAT)
MO-FEAT is an organization of parents and professionals throughout Missouri with headquarters in St. Louis. Their mission is to provide advocacy, education, and support for families and the autism community and to support early diagnosis and effective autism treatment. For more information about MO-FEAT.
Project Access
Project ACCESS provides autism resource information to public schools in the form of on-site and telephone consultations, as well as support via internet. In addition, Project ACCESS designs autism specific professional development opportunities and trains professional credentialed individuals to present these courses through Missouri's Regional Professional Development Centers. These trainings are offered to Missouri school district staff and educators who work with youngsters ages 0-21 years, who experience Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. On-site child specific consultations can be arranged through the use of Missouri Autism Consultants and district staff can be trained to be In-district Autism Consultants. For more information about Project Access.
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