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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Supporting Appropriate Behavior in Students With Asperger Syndrome
Challenging behaviors are frequently the primary obstacle in supporting students with Asperger’s (AS ). While there...
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Living With Autism: Moving From Preschool to Kindergarten
Leaving preschool to enter a more formal educational system represents a major transition for every parent and child....
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Living With Autism: Going to Middle School
Starting middle school is stressful for any student, but the process can be even more challenging for a student on the...
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Pervasive Development Disorder
The term "PDD" is widely used by professionals to refer to children with autism and related disorders; however, there is...
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Growing Up Together
Our world is made up of many different kinds of people. Each one of us is special in our own way, but we are all very...
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Growing Up Together: Teens With Autism
When you’re a teenager you find your unique identity and figure out your relationship to the world and to others. When...
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Social Cognition: What Is It and What Does It Tell Us About How to Teach?
Understanding how a person learns is essential to understanding how to teach. If a math teacher asks a student to...
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Developing Social Skills Programming: Changing Barriers into Strategies and Tactics
People with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) frequently exhibit social skill problems that impact their imediate quality...
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Visual Schedules: How and Why to Use Them in the Classroom
Recently, a flustered colleague arrived at a scheduled meeting more than 30 minutes late. This was out of character for...
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The Who, What and How of Paraprofessionals: Using These Instructional Supports Effectively
The use of paraprofessionals is becoming an urgent issue in the field of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for families...
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