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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Living With Autism: Preparing for a Lifetime
Each year, multitudes of students on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) prepare for life after school—from searching for a job...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | All About Autism -
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Your Child's Rights
To understand your child's rights in America's public schools, it helps to start with one of the primary laws governing...
Topics: Learning Disability Rights -
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...
Topics: All About Autism -
Autism Treatment: Biomedical & Dietary Approaches
Because autism is a spectrum disorder and no one method alone is usually effective in treating autism, professionals and...
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What Causes Autism?
There is no known single cause for autism, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain...
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Autism: Diagnosis & Consultation
There are no medical tests for diagnosing autism. An accurate diagnosis must be based on observation of the individual's...
Topics: Autism Screening and Diagnosis -
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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