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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Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Your Child's Rights
To understand your child's rights in America's public schools, it helps to start with one of the primary laws governing...
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Autism Treatment: Biomedical & Dietary Approaches
Because autism is a spectrum disorder and no one method alone is usually effective in treating autism, professionals and...
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Autism: Diagnosis & Consultation
There are no medical tests for diagnosing autism. An accurate diagnosis must be based on observation of the individual's...
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Autism Treatment: Guidelines
The Autism Society of America's Panel of Professional Advisors has developed Guidelines to evaluate theories and...
Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorders Help -
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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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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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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A Mother’s Dream Became a Reality
In 1990, when her son with learning disabilities was in high school, Beverly Hatlen’s son begged her to let him go to...
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
The term "PDD" is widely used by professionals to refer to children with autism and related disorders; however, there is...
Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorders
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