- Autism and Related Disorders Program
University of South Dakota center fosters research, training, evaluation, and offers consultations and family support groups. Features news, publications, including a handbook for families, and staff profiles.
http://www.usd.edu/cd/autism/
- Autism Autoimmunity Project
A non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research addressing immunological and immunogenetic abnormalities in autism.
http://www.gti.net/truegrit/
- Autism Biomedical Information Network
Science-based biomedical information and commentaries on autism/PDD. Includes definitions of "good" science and research.
http://www.autism-biomed.org
- Autism Research Centre (ARC)
Acts to draw together the various strands of research being carried out at Cambridge University, integrating the different levels of explanation (genetic, neural, cognitive, and behavioural) by fostering cross - disciplinary collaboration.
http://www.psychiatry.cam.ac.uk/arc/
- Autism Research Institute
Conducts research, and disseminates the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
http://www.autism.com/ari/
- Autism Society of America Foundation
The primary mission of ASAF is to raise and allocate funds to address the many unanswered questions about autism. ASAF sponsors work as diverse as the people affected by autism, spanning such fields as neurobiology, education, behavioral science, adult services, and disability law.
http://www.autism-society.org/
- Autistic Disorder Research
Preset searches on the National Library of Medicine's Pub Med database.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis-rs/frs-ch06.html
- Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Provides funding for services for financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their autistic children; funds research and education into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; serves as a clearinghouse and communications center for new and innovative programs and services developed for autistic children.
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/
- Exploring Autism
Information about breakthroughs in genetic research of autism. Genetics overview, history of autism, news, family stories, frequently asked questions, and links.
http://www.exploringautism.org
- GGSE Autism Research and Training Center
University of California, Santa Barbara program that focuses on behavior modification therapy. Features information on publications, grants, conferences, and current research projects.
http://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/
- Information about Secretin
Features articles describing the use of secretin in autism treatment therapies. Provided by the University of Albany Psychology Department.
http://www.albany.edu/psy/autism/secrt.html
- M.I.N.D. Institute
The University of California, Davis, Health System has established a unique interdisciplinary institute to conduct research and provide clinical programs focused on these disorders. Leading scientists, physicians and educators in fields as diverse as molecular genetics and clinical pediatrics are joining forces to better understand development and brain function.
http://mindinstitute.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/
- National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR)
A national nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, effective treatment, and ultimately, a cure of the autism spectrum of disorders.
http://www.naar.org
- NeuroImmune Dysfunction Syndromes (NIDS)
Mission is to identify effective medical treatments, and potentially a cure for those suffering from Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, ADD, ADHD, CFS, CFIDS and others.
http://nids.net
- Origins of Autism
The causes or etiology of autism described from an evolutionary perspective.
http://originsofautism.com
- Pepcid (famotidine) for Autism
Research on Pepcid (famotidine) for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
http://www.drlinday.com/Pepcid_autism
- Research Relevant to Autism
Promotes interdisciplinary perspectives on autism spectrum disorders and brings attention to research findings in neurochemistry that may be relevant to problems of language development and auditory attention.
http://www.conradsimon.org
- Targeting the Autism Genome (TAG)
Non-profit organization that brings technologies such as "Reverse Functional Genomics" and other breakthroughs in developmental biology, stem cells and genomics to Autism Research.
http://www.targetautism.org
- The Autism Research Foundation (TARF)
Dedicated to Research in Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Syndrome, Fragile X and Other Developmental Brain Disorders.
http://ladders.org/tarf/
- The Seaver Center for Autism Research and Treatment
Program dedicated to unraveling the biological causes of autism and developing effective treatments at the Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Features information on clinical programs, family studies and neuroimaging research.
http://www.mssm.edu/psychiatry/autism/seaver.shtml
- Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Program at the Vanderbilt Child Development Center providing specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Offers information on behavior management, social skills and early intervention programs.
http://peds.mc.vanderbilt.edu/cdc/TRIAD.html
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