Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BCAB) provides a certification procedure for Behavior Analysts. See list of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Associate Behavior Analysts in the U.S. See also description of qualifications to sit for Board exams. www.bacb.com/

The Association for Behavior Analysis is the international organization for Behavior Analysts. www.wmich.edu/aba/index.html

The California Association for Behavior Analysis is the state chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis. www.sacadvocacy.com/calaba/calaba.html

The Cambridge Center is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to bring solutions from behavioral science to real-world problems. www.behavior.org/

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/

FEAT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, advocacy, and support for the Northern California autism community. www.feat.org/

The Autism Society of America has been in existence since 1965 and is dedicated to providing support and information to parents and family members. www.autism-society.org/asaf_index.html