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Autism - Other Places To Get Help
Books
| Educating Children With Autism | |
| Author/Editor: | Committee on Educational Interventions for Children With Autism |
| Publisher: | National Academies Press |
| Washington, DC 20055 | |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
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This book is a summary of research by the Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism. This committee designed their research to answer questions on how best to help children with autism using all available resources. Parents, teachers, health professionals, and policy makers should find helpful information. Specifically, the book discusses the following areas related to autism:
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| Healthcare for Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical, Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues | |
| Author/Editor: | F.R. Volkmar L.A. Wiesner |
| Publisher: | Woodbine House |
| 6510 Bells Mill Road | |
| Bethesda, MD 20817 | |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
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This book provides practical information to help you manage your child's medical care. Parents can find answers to help them understand autism symptoms and behaviors, evaluate medications or alternative therapies, communicate with health professionals, and deal with many other health care concerns. |
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| Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders | |
| Author/Editor: | American Academy of Pediatrics |
| Publisher: | American Academy of Pediatrics |
| 141 Northwest Point Boulevard | |
| Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 | |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
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This booklet provides information and answers to common questions about autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The booklet is written mainly for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. |
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Organizations
| Autism and PDD Support Network | |
| 14271 Jeffrey #3 | |
| Irvine, CA 92620 | |
| Web Address: | www.autism-pdd.net |
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The Autism and PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) Support Network provides resources for parents and caregivers of children with autism. The Web site includes a message board where people who are affected by autism can ask questions and share their experiences. |
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) | |
| 1600 Clifton Road | |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) |
| TDD: | 1-888-232-6348 |
| E-mail: | cdcinfo@cdc.gov |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/ncbddd |
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NCBDDD aims to find the cause of and prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. This agency works to help people of all ages with disabilities live to the fullest. The Web site has information on many topics, including genetics, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, blood disorders, and hearing loss. |
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| MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome | |
| P.O. Box 524 | |
| Crown Point, IN 46308 | |
| Phone: | (219) 662-1311 |
| Fax: | (219) 662-0638 |
| E-mail: | info@maapservices.org |
| Web Address: | www.maapservices.org |
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An excellent source of information and advice for families, this organization publishes a quarterly newsletter and provides support group information and other services. |
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