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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Outcomes-Based Intervention Approaches: Supporting Children and Youth with ASD Who Exhibit Challenging Behavior
Patterns of challenging behavior have long been associated with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Anyone...
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Pivotal Response Treatment: Identifying and Targeting Areas of Need in Children with ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) continues to enjoy the most solid research base of any intervention approach for autism...
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Applied Behavior Analysis: Addressing Cognitive and Emotional Development in Children with Autism
It has become well known in recent decades that behavioral intervention procedures can be effective for teaching simple...
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The Future of Applied Behavior Analysis in Autism Spectrum Disorder: New Opportunities for Improving Lives
The articles in this special issue make clear that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is arguably the most powerful tool...
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With Open Arms: Creating a Supportive School Community for Kids with Social Challenges
Mark, the beautiful boy with Asperger Syndrome (AS) whose fascination with dinosaurs makes him sound like an expert far...
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The Importance of Matching Student Needs to Interventions
Each student with Asperger Syndrome (AS) has complex needs and requires specialized instruction and supports. There is...
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Social Skills Intervention: Bringing it all Together
The prevalence of Asperger Syndrome (AS) and other autism spectrum disorders has been on the rise. To support...
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Sensory Interventions and Supports for ASD
Research findings indicate that children on the autism spectrum, including those with Asperger’s Syndrome, have...
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No Man is an Island: A Sister’s Perspective
If I was stranded on a desert island and was able to take only three things, it would be an easy decision. I would take...
Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorders | Asperger's Syndrome -
My Life with Asperger Syndrome
My name is Cameron and I am 17 years old. I have just finished my junior year in high school. I was diagnosed with...
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