Organizations for Autism

There are many different organizations that help people with autism. Some of these organizations include the US Autism and Asperger Association, the Autism Treatment Center of America, the Cure Autism Now Foundation, and the Autism Society of America, which all help to provide support for people with autism.



The US Autism and Asperger Association is a nonprofit organization for autism and asperger education, support and solutions. Their goal is to provide the opportunity for people with these disorders to reach their full potential. USAAA provides: solutions for families through guidance and support, information and resources to make life easier for autistic patients, education on treatment and services, and networking opportunities for parents and educators involved with these disorders (USAAA).



The Autism Treatment Center of America is the treatment center for the Son-Rise program, an effective treatment for children and adults with autism. They also provide training programs for parents and professionals caring for autistic children (Treatment Center).



Cure Autism Now, also known as Autism Speaks, is a program dedicated to funding research for the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism. Autism Speaks works to advocate for the needs of autistic patients, and raise awareness of the disorder (Autism Speaks).


The Autism Society of America helps to improve the lives of people with autism by raising awareness about the daily issues autistic people face. The Autism Society also provides information about the latest treatments, education, and research (Autism Society).


These are only a few organizations out there that support autism; there are many different specialized programs all over the world. All of these groups were created to help the lives of those with autism, and help families dealing with autism to understand their autistic family member and communicate and provide for them better.



Sources:

Autism Treatment Center of America. Web. 20 October 2010.

Autism Speaks. Web. 20 October 2010.

US Autism and Asperger Association. Web. 20 October 2010.

Autism Society of America. Web. 20 October 2010.