Autism and Developmental Disabilities Research Group
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Mental Health Related Websites:
www.nami.org – The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support, and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with mental illness.
www.namicolorado.org – Colorado NAMI website.
www.nimh.nih.gov – The National Institute of Mental Health website provides information from the Federal agency that conducts and supports research on mental illnesses.
www.coloradofederation.org – The Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.
www.tash.org – TASH (The Association of Persons with Severe Handicaps)Advocacy group that works toward school and community inclusion of children and adults with disabilities. Provides information and referrals for services, publishes a newsletter and journal.
Tel: 410-828-8274
www.cec.sped.org – The Council for Exceptional Children. Professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Tel: 888-CEC-SPED
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddautism – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the CDC seeks to promote optimal fetal, infant, and child development; prevent birth defects and childhood developmental disabilities; and enhance the quality of life and prevent secondary conditions among children, adolescents, and adults who have a disability.
Tel: 770-488-7150
www.firstsigns.org – First Signs, Inc. Nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of physicians and parents in the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disabilities.
Tel: 978-346-4380
Autism Related Websites:
www. autism-society.org– Autism Society of America.
www. autism.org/contents.html – The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
www.canfoundation.org – Cure Autism Now, organization devoted to the treatment and research through a variety of programs designed to encourage innovative approaches toward identifying the causes, prevention, treatment and a cure for autism and related disorders.
Tel: 323-549-0500 or 888-8AUTISM
www.autism-society.org – Autism Society of America, Inc. Provides a wide range of services and information to families and educators. Organizes a national conference. Publishes The Advocate, with articles by parents and autism experts. Local chapters make referrals to regional programs and services, and sponsor parent support groups. Offers information on educating children with autism, including a bibliography of instructional materials for and about children with special needs.
Tel: 301-657-0881 or 800-3-AUTISM
www.AutismColorado.org – Autism Society of Colorado. Provides a range of information, referral, advocacy, community awareness, and training services. “The mission of the ASC is to promote quality of life for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families by expanding options, helping to safeguard their rights and enhancing community awareness and understanding.”
Tel: 720 214-0794
www.orgsites.com/co/asbc – Autism Society of Boulder County. Provides a range of information, referral, advocacy, community awareness and training for persons affected by an autism spectrum disorder. Their mission is to support families in Boulder and Broomfield Counties…”to ensure positive long-term outcomes and social integration of our Autistic/ASD loved ones through educational support and awareness within our community.”
Tel: 720 272-8231
www.canfoundation.org – Cure Autism Now (CAN). Serves as an information exchange for families affected by autism. Founded by parents dedicated to finding effective biological treatments for autism. Sponsors talks, conferences, and research. Offers workshops for parents and professionals.
Tel:323-549-0500 or 888-8AUTISM
www.naar.org – National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR).Dedicated to advancing biomedical research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Sponsors research and conferences.
Tel: 888-777-NAAR or 609-430-9160
Fragile X Related Websites:
www. fragilex.org – The National Fragile X Foundation unites the fragile X community to Enrich lives through educational and emotional support, promote public and professional awareness, and advance research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X syndrome.
www.fraxa.org – Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of mental impairment and the most common known cause of autism.
www.faseb.org/genetics/acmg/pol-16.htm – General information on Fragile X Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Related Websites:
www.ndss.org – National Down Syndrome Society.
www.nads.org – National Association for Down Syndrome.
www.mhdsa.org – Mile High Down Syndrome Association.
www.downsyndrome.com – Directory of Down Syndrome sites on the internet.
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