Autism
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
A non-profit organization that educates parents, professionals and consumers by disseminating accurate, scientifically-sound information about autism and its treatment and by combating inaccurate or unsubstantiated information. In doing so, they promote the use of effective, science-based treatments for all people with autism, regardless of age, severity of condition, income or place of residence.
P.O. Box 1447
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(No phone number)
Autism Hangout
An online discussion forum that reports news, complies facts and community-submitted personal experiences and invites ongoing discussion to discover insights on how best to deal with the daily challenges of autism.
Autism Society
4340 East-West Hwy. Suite 350
Bethesda, MD 20841
Phone: (800) 328.8476
The Autism Society exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. They increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Autism Society Ventura County
P.O. Box 1558
Camarillo, CA 93011
Phone: (805) 496.163
Spanish: (805) 405.8471
Promotes lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum and their families to be fully included members of the community. It is achieved this through education, advocacy, the promotion of research, increasing public awareness and collaboration with other agencies.
Autism Speaks
6330 S. San Vicente Blvd. Suite 401
Los Angles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 549.0500
Nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism. They increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
They have tool-kits available for transitioning, family support, dental, medical care and much more.
To obtain one of their various tool kits please click here.
AWAARE COLLABORATION
A working group of six national non-profit autism organizations whose mission is to prevent autism-related wandering incidents and deaths.
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: (404) 639.3311
Everything you need to know about Autism! Facts, symptoms, treatments and much more.
Global Autism Collaboration
2222 Martin St. Suite 140
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone Numbers: "Talk About Curing Autism"
Local: (949) 640.4401
Toll Free: (855) 726.7810
Networks and collaborates with autism organizations worldwide to generate necessary legal and social change to deal with the global autism health crisis.
Healthy Transitions
Golisano Children's Hospital at SUNY
Upstate Medical University
750 E. Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: (315) 464.7561
Teaches skills and provides tools for care coordination, keeping a health summary and setting priorities during the transition process. It features video vignettes that demonstrate health transition skills and interactive tools that foster self determination and collaboration. This website is for youth with developmental disabilities ages 14 - 25 years, family caregivers, service coordinators and health care providers.
National Autism Association
One Park Ave. Suite 1
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Phone: (877) 622.2884
Responds to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.
One Park Ave. Suite 1
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Phone: (877) 622.2884
Responds to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
1825 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (800) 695.0285
NICHCY is the center that provides information to the nation on:
-disabilities in children/youth
-programs and services for children with disabilities
-IDEA
-research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities
Real Look Autism
A video resource for anyone touched by autism. They tell focused and beautifully shot and edited stories about therapies and strategies that are working for children on the spectrum. They look for even the smallest measure of success. Their slogan goes like this: “You tell us something that’s working for you…and we’ll show everyone else”.
A video resource for anyone touched by autism. They tell focused and beautifully shot and edited stories about therapies and strategies that are working for children on the spectrum. They look for even the smallest measure of success. Their slogan goes like this: “You tell us something that’s working for you…and we’ll show everyone else”.
Sletten Wellness
801 S. Victoria Ave. Suite 103
Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 677.7902
The SWAT Team is a free monthly meeting and discussion group to talk about all things biomedical. The meetings are held at Sletten Wellness Medical Center and are moderated by Julie Sletten, MS
(Dr. Sletten's wife). Space is limited to the first 15 people who RSVP to each meeting. Everyone welcome, they cover a wide array of topics including diet, supplements, detoxification, vaccinations and more!
Special Education Local Plan Areas
5100 Adolfo Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805) 437.1560
The Ventura County SELPA is dedicated to quality programming and services to students with the diagnosis of autism, autism spectrum disorder, or “autistic-like.” The IEP team determines the appropriate placement and services to best meet the student's needs. Programs are developed and implemented in the school districts to meet the needs of the children in their area.