Resources & Information
Knowledge truly is power. Here is a list of resource from around the World Wide Web about autism spectrum disorder.
Local Organizations & Resources
Managing Autism Together Today (MATT)
www.managingautism.org
MATT’s goal is to make it easier for parents of children with autism to locate, obtain and use the community resources available to their special needs children in the Rochester, NY area.
Upstate New York Families for Effective Autism Treatment (UNYFEAT)
www.unyfeat.org
Founded in 2004, UNYFEAT’s mission is to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve the quality of life.
General Resources
ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center
www.archrespite.org
This organizations maintains a database of respites services – ideal for those looking for childcare for children with special needs.
Autism / PPD Resource Network
www.autism-pdd.net
This site consolidates innumerable Internet resources and includes frank discussion, medical, information and practical advice.
Autism Resources
www.autism-resources.com
This site has an amazing index of autism-related resources and information about hundreds of autism-related books for children, parents, teachers and professionals. It also hosts recommendations from other parents.
Beach Center on Families and Disability
www.beachcenter.org
The Beach Center’s primary purpose is to conduct research to enhance the quality of life for families who have a child with a disability. This site addresses many common questions that families may have.
Disability Resources
www.disabilityresources.org
Encyclopedia Britannica Internet Guide calls this site “wonderfully organized…for cutting through the morass of disability-related materials on the Web.”
Parenting Special Needs
www.specialchildren.about.com
Moderated by a mother of a child with special needs, this site includes articles, links to other websites, chats and Parenting from the Heart – a weekly newsletter.
National Organizations & Programs
Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
Founded in 2005, Autism Speaks is one of the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organizations. The organization provides tools for raising awareness, funding for research and information about the diagnosis.
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
www.feat.org
FEAT is dedicated to providing education, advocacy and support. This website includes a daily online newsletter about everything that is happening in the field of autism.
Federation of Families
www.ffcmh.org
Federation of Families is a national parent-directed organization focused on the needs of children and families with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. Information is also provided in Spanish.
National Fathers Network
www.fathersnetwork.org
National Fathers Network is a national program dedicated to father of children with special needs. The site provides articles by fathers, photos, bulletin boards, publications and connections to local groups. Information is also provided in Spanish.
Parents Helping Parents
www.php.com
Parents Helping Parents is a parent-directed family resource center that serves families and the professionals who serve them. The information on the site can help other parent-to-parent programs get started.
Sibling Support Project
www.siblingsupport.org
Based out of Seattle Children’s Hospital, Sibling Support Project is a national program dedicated to the interest of brothers and sister of people with special health needs and developmental disabilities.
