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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Parent-Professional Collaboration: It’s More than a Meeting
Receiving a diagnosis or verification of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is hard enough for a family. When you add in...
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When the School Bus Stops Coming: The Employment Dilemma for Adults with Autism
“Charles Vaughn” devours each issue of Discover and Scientific American as son as the magazines land in his mailbox....
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After the Diagnosis
You may be traveling a different path than you expected. You wondered during pregnancy if your child would play...
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Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Parents and Educators
The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)presents a maze of questions that can be perplexing for parents and...
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Looking Beyond Behavior: Schoolwide Discipline and Individual Supports for Students with ASD
Consider the following scenarios: A student with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a behavior meltdown, in the...
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Managing Classroom Behaviors: Tools to Facilitate Behavior Interventions in the General Education Setting
“Joey sit down. Joey sit down. JOEY SIT DOWN!” Do you find yourself repeating this instruction or others like it al...
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Autism Life Skills: 10 Essential Abilities for Children with ASD
Teacher: What are your greatest dreams about your future?” Jeremy: “I want to have my own house with roommates,...
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On the Road to Adulthood: You've Gotta Be a Social Thinker
By now you are an older teen or young adult and you’ve started to consider what you want to do with the rest of your...
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Using Technology to Learn and Grow: Computer-Based Intervention for Individuals with Autism
In 1996, on a typical family vacation to Disney World, I had an epiphany. I was at an exhibit at Epcot called the...
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Transitioning from Early Intervention to Public School Programs
The shift from early intervention (EI) to the public school program is one of the most important transitions in your...
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