InfoGuides: EDSE 620: Behavior of Individuals with Autism: Find Professional Organizations

Find Professional Organizations

Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
AANE works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome or similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives by providing information, education, community, support, and advocacy--all in an atmosphere of validation and respect.
Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association (AHA)
ANew York organization providing support and information for families, individuals and professionals affected by Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Autism Society of America
The Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Sseeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN works to empower autistic people across the world to take control of our own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure their voices are heard in the national conversation about them.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
LDA's mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations.
National Autism Association (NAA)
NAA's mission is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
A private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation of America’s 54 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
CEC is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
An organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
The only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching.
National Education Association (NEA)
Advocates for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC)
Free professional development resources for teachers, therapists, and other providers who work with individuals with ASD.
U.S. Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA)
USAAA's mission is to provide the opportunity for everyone living with autism, Asperger Syndrome and other related disorders to achieve their fullest potential, by enriching the autism and Asperger communities with education, training, accessible resources, and partnerships with local and national projects.

A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
The first research organization built around a public health science approach to understanding and addressing the challenges of autism spectrum disorders.
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network
A group of programs funded by CDC to estimate the number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities living in different areas of the United States.
Autism Research Institute
For more than 40 years, ARI has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism.
Autism Science Foundation (ASF)
Offers a variety of information about ASD, including the latest news and research reports, grant opportunities for researchers, ongoing projects, and research findings.
National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP)
This organization is reviewing research studies published in the last five years (2012-2017) which examine the impact of behavioral, educational, clinical and developmental practices and service models used with individuals on the autism spectrum from birth through age 21
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
OAR is the only autism organization which focuses solely on applied research.
Simons Foundation Autism Research Institute (SFARI)
Works to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance.