Resources

Links:
Autism Society of America
information for parents with newly diagnosed children, general information about the Society, and information about local Society Chapters.

Facilitated Communication Institute
offers articles, abstracts and other information related to facilitated communication, a method of assisting people who cannot speak to communicate through typing.

Autism Children's Resources
useful links to law, advocacy, resources and on-site searches, a brief reviews of the methodologies used for parents and persons with disabilities.

Center for the Study of Autism

Autism Center

Autism Resources Network

NIMH: Autism

National Institute for Mental Health

Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children)
statewide service, research and raining program for persons with autism and their families.

FAQ - Autism Primer

Autism Resources Network
support and information including a checklist, state resources and special education laws and resources for adults with disabilities.

Autism Center
features articles, news and resources about PDDs.

Books:
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Karyn Seroussi Bernard Rimland

Thinking in Pictures: And Other Reports from My Life with Autism
Temple Grandin Foreword by Oliver Sacks

Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism
Sandra L. Harris Mary Jane Weiss

The World of the Autistic Child: Understanding and Treating Autistic Spectrum
Bryna Siegel Bryna Siegal

Facing Autism: Reasons for Hope, Guidance for Help
Lynn M. Hamilton

Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Parents
Patricia Howlin Simon Baron-Cohen Julie Hadwin