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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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...
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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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Planning for a Successful Day: The Comprehensive Autism Planning System
Multidisciplinary teams, including parents, spend a significant amount of time on students’ Individualized Education...
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Strategies to Help Students with Asperger Syndrome in School
For most students with Asperger Syndrome (AS), school demands tax many of the areas in which they have difficulty....
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Sexuality Instruction and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Although generally difficult to talk about in an open and honest manner, sex and sexuality are central to our...
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The Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome
Not everything that steps out of line, and thus “abnormal,” must necessarily be “inferior.” Hans Asperger...
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How to Teach Reading to Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Traditionally, classroom literacy instruction is rooted in content indicators for each grade level. This content is...
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Having a Son with Asperger Syndrome: A Father’s Perspective
For a dad (and a mom too), the arrival of your child is often like a gift from heaven. The package is perfect; the...
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