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Autism Resources: Using the Web to Understand the Autistic World

According to the Wall Street Journal, somewhere between one in 500 and one in 166 children in the United States have autism. Autism has no definite causes or cures, and can seem like a devastating diagnosis for the patient and for his or her loved ones. However, people with autism can live successful, happy lives. In this Autism Resources Web Guide, you'll find valuable information for those with autism, and gain the knowledge you need to make life as rich as possible for you and your family.

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What is Autism?

Use the sites in this section to understand what autism is, learn about its potential causes and ... read more »

Symptoms and Causes of Autism

Many of the symptoms and causes of autism are difficult for scientists and medical ... read more »

Autism Diagnosis and Treatment

Dealing with autism is easier when you're equipped with reliable autism diagnosis and ... read more »

Education for Autistic Children

With a few adaptive teaching techniques and an understanding of autistic behaviors, parents and ... read more »

Adults With Autism

Autism does not go away with age and maturity, yet many of the resources about autism are geared ... read more »

Autism Advocacy

There are a variety of ways to get involved with autism advocacy, and share support with families faced with autism. Use the Web sites below to learn more.

Insights for Autism Advocacy

Autism advocacy tends to follow one of two approaches: working to cure autism, and working to help people understand autism. Visit the "About Us" section of a Web site to get an even clearer idea of the site's mission.

Top Sites for Autism Advocacy

To get involved in autism advocacy organizations ...

Autism National Committee advocates on behalf of all individuals with autism, and offers conferences, newsletters and other publications to promote autism awareness.

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Autism Society of America aims to educate the public about autism by providing information and support to families with autistic children. Find a chapter near you using the "Find a Chapter" map.

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National Autism Association works to educate families about autism and campaigns to eliminate possible environmental causes of autism, such as mercury exposure. The site advocates for "those who cannot fight for their own rights."

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For message boards on autism ...

Autism Key is a forum for parents of children with autism and autism spectrum disorders. Free registration is required to post messages.

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HealthBoards offers message boards for a variety of conditions, including autism. You must register to post messages here, although the service is free.

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Aspies for Freedom contains a collection of message boards related to autism and Asperger's syndrome. Membership is free and open to anyone, but you must register before posting messages.

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For blogs devoted to autism ...

Autism Blogger is a collection of blogs written by people affected by autism. Register for a free membership to write your own blog and participate in a forum on autism.

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The Joy Of Autism is a blog written by the mother of a young boy with autism. View the categories on the right for a list of topics covered on the blog.

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This Way of Life is written by an autistic adult who shares his feelings on daily life with autism. Use the links on the left to expand the topic areas.

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