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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Autism: Treatment
Discovering that your child has an autism spectrum disorder can be an overwhelming experience. For some, the diagnosis...
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Defining Autism
Autism is a spectrum disorder, and although it is defined by a certain set of behaviors, children and adults with autism...
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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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Autism Treatment: Guidelines
The Autism Society of America's Panel of Professional Advisors has developed Guidelines to evaluate theories and...
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What is Autism?
Autism is a neurological disorder that disrupts a child’s learning and socialization. Deriving its name from the Greek...
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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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Planning for Successful Transitions Across Grade Levels
Transition is a natural part of all educational programs. Students with and without disabilities must adjust to changes...
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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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