The
Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is
a national, not-for-profit organization formed by parents
and professionals concerned about the care and treatment of
individuals with autism. ASAT's goal is to disseminate accurate
and scientifically valid information about autism and its
treatment options. www.asatonline.org/
The
Autism Biomedical Information Network (ABINet) provides
science-based information on biomedical aspects of autism.
www.autism-biomed.org/
Published
by The State of New York Early Invention Program, this
clinical practice guideline provides recommendations about
best practices for assessment and intervention for young children
with autism, with a primary focus on children under 3 years
of age. However, age 3 is not an absolute cutoff, and many
of the recommendations in this guideline are also applicable
in somewhat older children. www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/eip/menu.htm
The
web page of the US Surgeon General summarizes current
research findings. www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec6.html#autism
The
National Institute for Child Health and Human Development
provides more detailed current information about research
related to cause, diagnosis, and treatment of autism. Some
publications can be downloaded directly from this site. www.nichd.nih.gov/autism/
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