Autism Society
About Us
AS, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing 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.
Contact Information
Autism Society
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Telephone: 301-657-0881
Articles by Autism Society
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Living With Autism: Life After High School
One of the most challenging times for individuals with autism and their families is when they must transition from the...
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Autism: Learning Approaches
The behaviors exhibited by children with autism are frequently the most troubling to parents and caregivers. These...
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Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum: Approaches to Education
The determination of an appropriate educational approach for students with autism must be based on the needs of each...
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What Is Autism?: Facts and Stats
1 in 150 births(1) 1 to 1.5 million Americans(2) Fastest-growing developmental disability 10 - 17 % annual...
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Autism: Education and Evaluation
When you have a child with a disability, it may seem that you've been dropped in the middle of a whirlwind of...
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Asperger Disorder
Asperger's Disorder was first described in the 1940s by Viennese pediatrician Hans Asperger who observed autistic-like...
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Living With Autism: Stress on Families
Stress - something parents in general are all too familiar with. There is the physical stress from carpools, preparing...
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Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum: Individuals With Disabilities Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that all children with disabilities receive a free,...
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How Students With Autism Learn
To understand how children with autism learn, one must be cognizant of the core deficits that define autism and impede...
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Growing Up Together: A Booklet About Friends With Autism
What Does it Mean to Have Autism? Children with autism think differently and act differently because their brains work...
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