Autism/Asperger Syndrome

ADD Action Group

Educational support group for persons who are interested in non-drug solutions to treating learning disabilities, attention deficit, ADHD, dyslexia, and autism. ADD Action Group, P.O. Box 1440, New York, NY 10023. Call (212) 769-2457 (Voice/FAX).
mailto:inquire@aol.com


American Hyperlexia Association

Provides information and support re: hyperlexia, a disorder characterized by a precocious reading ability, difficulty in understanding verbal language, and abnormal social skills.
Amer. Hyperlexia Assn., 479 Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Call (630) 415-2212; FAX: (630) 530-5909.
http://www.hyperlexia.org/
mailto:info@hyperlexia.org


Asperger Syndrome Support Group

An online support network for parents of children with Asperger Syndrome. Also provides information on local resources, message links, etc. Holds regular online meetings on America-Online.
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
mailto:bkirby914@aol.com


Autism Network for Hearing and Visually Impaired Persons

Network for communication, education, research and advocacy for persons with autism combined with a hearing or visual disability, their families, and professionals.
Autism Network for Hearing and Visually Impaired Persons, 7510 Ocean Front Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Call (757) 428-9036; FAX: (757) 428-0019.


Autism Network International

Organization run by and for autistic people. Provides peer support and tips for coping and problem-solving.
ANI, P.O. Box 448, Syracuse, NY 13210-0448. Call (315) 476-2462 (long-distance calls will be returned collect); FAX: (315) 425-1978.
mailto:ANI-L-REQUEST@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU or mailto:jisincla@mailbox.syr.edu
http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~bordner/ani.html


Autism Society of America

Organization of parents, professionals and citizens working together via education, advocacy and research for children and adults with autism.
Contact: ASA, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814. Call (301) 657-0881, (800) 3-AUTISM (information and referral only); FAX: (301) 657-0869.
http://www.autism-society.org/


Early Childhood Autism Program

Reno, Nevada


Provides early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autistic behaviors.

Families Of High Functioning Autistic Kids

We are the families (Moms, Dads, Siblings, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles andCousins) of children that have been diagnosed with either PervasiveDevelopmental Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome.We meet on the 2nd Wednesday and the 3rd Thursday at 7pm in Latham, NewYork. Please contact Janice Craft at 518-477-2972 or e-mail me atfohfak@familyautism.com for more information. Or visit our web site at
http://www.familyautism.com


MGH Neurology WebForums

Fosters online communication between patients, caregivers and physicians about various neurological disorders and related topics. Provides open forums where people can discuss medical issues freely, real time discussions in the Neurology Chat Room, a photograph collection, and "A Window on my Mind," where persons can read or write creatively.
http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/


Opitz Family Network

Support, encouragement, education, and sharing of successes and ideas, for families affected by Opitz-G, Opitz-C and Opitz-FG Syndromes. Maintains database of members, literature, information, phone support, and newsletter.
Opitz Family Network, P.O. Box 516, Grand Lake, CO 80447. Call (970) 627-8935; FAX: (970) 627-8935 (eve/weekends).
mailto:opitznet@rkymtnhi.com
http://rkymtnhi.com/opitz


TALK (Taking Action Against Language Disorders for Kids)

Resource network for parents of children with speech and language impairments (e.g. Asperger, autism, Landau-Kleffner, apraxia, etc.)
TALK, 22980 Donna Lane, Bend, OR 97701. Call (541) 389-0004 (Voice/FAX).
mailto:TALK@HWY97.net