National and International Resources

• Autism Empowerment – Autism Empowerment is dedicated to making life better and more meaningful for individuals and families in Autism, Neurodivergent, and Disabilities communities locally, nationally, and beyond. Learn more about us, our core values, beliefs and goals. We are proactive and positive autism allies that believe in Acceptance of All Abilities and strive to be a positive source for Acceptance, Enrichment, Inspiration, and Empowerment globally.

• Asperger’s Association of New England / AANE – The Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE) collaborates with individuals, families, and professionals to support people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles in building meaningful, connected lives.

• Autism Research Institute (ARI) – To advance the health of autistic people through biomedical research and free education.

• Autism Science Foundation – ASF’s mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research.

• Autism Society – The Autism Society improves the lives of all affected by autism through education, advocacy, services, research and support.

• Autism Speaks – Autism Speaks is an autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public.

• Autism Speaks Tool Kits – Various Family Support Tool Kits

• Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network – Building a community of autistic girls and women, their families, friends, and supporters. We are committed to disability justice, gender & racial equity, neurodiversity & trans liberation with a focus on transformative and restorative justice in disability spaces.

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) – ASAN is an advocacy organization run by and for autistic individuals and their families. They also have an extensive Resource Library filled with toolkits, books and accessibility resources developed by autistic people for autistic individuals and their families.

• Bradley Hospital Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities – The Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island offers unique and highly specialized clinical services for children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 21 who show signs of serious emotional and behavioral problems in addition to a developmental disability such as autism, Asperger’s or intellectual disability.

• Easter Seals – Easter Seals programs across the country offer a wide range of interventions that support individuals of all abilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

• Families for Early Autism Treatment – A nonprofit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing world-class education, advocacy, and support for the Northern California Autism Community. (Also has FEAT websites in other locations throughout the United States and Canada.)

• Global and Regional Autism Spectrum Partnership (GRASP) – Improving the lives of adults and teens on the autism spectrum through community outreach, peer support, education, and advocacy.

• Indiana Resource Center for Autism – At Indiana University in Bloomington – IRCA workshops, articles, and services are designed to support individuals with autism as well as families and professionals.

• International Society for Autism Research – The purpose of INSAR is to engage in research and research-related activities in autism globally.

• International Rett Syndrome Foundation – The core mission of IRSF is to fund research for treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome while enhancing the overall quality of life for those living with Rett.

• National Autism Association – Serving the most urgent needs of the Autism Community.

• National Autism Center – The National Autism Center is May Institute’s Center for the promotion of Evidence-Based Practice. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting effective evidence-based treatment approaches for autism spectrum disorder and to providing direction to families, practitioners, organizations, and policy-makers.

• National Center for Learning Disabilities – NCLD is a leading online resource for parents and educators on learning disabilities and related disorders.

• OCALI Autism Center in Ohio – The Autism Center at OCALI provides a clearinghouse of information on research, resources, and trends to address the autism challenge.

• Oregon Health & Science University / OHSU Autism Program – Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children with symptoms of autism at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

• Organization for Autism Research (OAR) – OAR’s mission is to apply research to the challenges of autism. They provide evidence-based resources that help families today.

• Seattle Children’s Autism Center – Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and support for autism spectrum disorders in babies, children, and young adults.

• TEACCH Autism Program – Delivers services to people with autism and their families throughout North Carolina, trains professionals and parents about autism and autistic people. The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program is a university-based system of community regional centers that offer a set of core services.

• UC Davis MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) – Research and treatment center affiliated with UC Davis. Is a consortium of scientists, educators, physicians and parents dedicated to researching the causes of and treatments for autism spectrum disorders, fragile x syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

• University of Washington Autism Center – The UW Autism Center is a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research, and high-quality training. The UW Autism Center is part of the Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD) at the University of Washington, incorporating faculty and staff from the UW School of Medicine, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Education.

• ANCA – Canada – ANCA’s mission is to support the natural development of autistic people by providing education and training to autistic individuals, their families and the community at large. Hosts an annual International Naturally Autistic People Awards Convention and Festival.

• Autism All Stars UK – United Kingdom – A positive, forward-thinking charity for anyone whose life is touched by autism.

• Autism Association of Western Australia – The Association is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit Autism specific service providers. The Association provides services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families from early childhood through to adult life.

• Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia – Australia – National grassroots internet group advocating effective treatment and support for people who are impacted by autism. Free membership to those living within Australia.

• Autism Canada – In 2015, two of Canada’s largest, leading autism organizations — Autism Society Canada (established in 1976) and Autism Canada Foundation (established in 2002) – amalgamated to form Autism Canada. They promote autism research and conduct advocacy, provide information and referrals and develop professional training programs.

• Embrace Autism – Canada – Dissatisfied with the lack of information available on autism in adults, Embrace Autism was founded online in 2018, which is intended as a platform
  to distribute research and experience-based information on autism. Offering fully remote autism & AuDHD assessments for adults worldwide—by a team of autistic psychologists and
  clinicians with 28+ years of experience

• Irish Society for Autism – Ireland – Support groups for parents, providing information on Autism, lobbying for the rights of people on the autism spectrum and providing services for people with autism.

• The National Autistic Society – United Kingdom – We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.

• Autismo Diario – Autismo Diario Nace con la vocación de ser un medio de información y difusión de noticias, serio y comprometido. Este es el espíritu y el modelo editorial que pretende cubrir un hueco en el mundo editorial y de información. Dando un paso más allá de la simple noticia, incluyendo información relativa a modelos y terapias, sistemas educativos y un sin fin de opciones.

• MyAutismTeam – The social network for parents of kids with autism.

• WrongPlanet.net – Online web community designed for individuals (and parents / professionals of those) with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDDs and other neurological differences.

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last updated 8/2/2025