- [NeurologyChannel.com] Autism - Information on diagnosis and treatment of Autism from board certified Neurologists.
- Autism - What Is It? - Essay, with references, on the history and current knowledge of autism.
- Childbrain.com - PDD - Pervasive developmental disorder guide written by Dr. Rami Grossmann.
- Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical - Humorous site on the study of Neurologically Typical (NT) people - those who aren't consided autistic.
- Autism/PDD - A comprehensive site dealing with various issues in autism including research, coping, parenting techniques, early intervention and preparing for adulthood. Provides an active forum, chats, reviewed links, and articles.
- [NIMH] Autism - National Institutes of Mental Health publication on the definition, diagnosis and treatment of autism.
- Autism - Information Written for Law Enforcement Officers - Questions and answers.
- Avoiding Unfortunate Situations - Information for people with autism and their families on dealing with law enforcement personnel. Includes a handout for police and links to other materials.
- Autism Conferences - A free searchable listing service for autism conferences worldwide.
- Autism Conferences - Updated list from Future Horizons.
- [Suite 101] Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Articles and reviewed links.
- Autism Primer: Twenty Questions and Answers - Frequently asked questions from TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children).
- Professional Development Certificate in Autism - Six-course certificate program in Autism offered by Pennsylvania State University. Description of program and courses, registration and contact information.
- Children's Hospital Publication on PDDs - Parent information booklet on Pervasive Developmental Disorders such as: PDD-NOS, Asperger's Disorder, and Autism.
- Autism Resources - Links, frequently asked questions, advice from parents, book lists, and articles.
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It All Out - Explains the shared symptoms of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and then describes each syndrome along with its defining features.
- Reducing Computer Monitor Flicker - Article discusses how people on the autism spectrum are affected by computer monitor flicker. Includes an explanation of how to reduce flicker.
- Autism in Children - Essay by Jabeen Obaray of Bryn Mawr College provides an overview of spectrum related disorders, including co-morbid conditions.
- [CDC] Autism Information Center - Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information for children.
- Survey of Autism - Autism surveys and statistical database.
- A New View of Autism - A new, feeling-based theory of Autism.
- Information Headquarters: Autism - Facts and information on Autism.
- eMedicine Health - Autism - Overview of autism and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
- First Signs - A national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.
- NPR : Autism - Two new studies on the genetics of autism find that one or more genes may be responsible for the disorder. NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports. [3:26 streaming audio broadcast.]
- NPR : Study Seeks Accurate Count of Child Autism - In recent years, cases of autism have increased sharply among U.S. children. Experts are unsure whether autism has become more common or just more likely to be recognized. In West Virginia, a federally funded project seeks to get the first accurate count
- NPR : Science Friday : Science of Autism - Host Paul Raeburn and guests look at the science of autism. Guests: Susan Folstein, Director, Autism Genetics Research Cooperative, Professor of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine-New England Medical Center, Boston, Mass.; Andy Shih, Direc
- NPR : Evidence Suggests Autism Begins in Genes - Researchers studying autism say strong scientific evidence suggests the developmental disability begins in the genes. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports. [4:59 Realaudio broadcast]
- NPR : Study: Autism More Prevalent than Thought - A new study suggests autism is more common among U.S. children than previously thought. A Centers for Disease Control study finds the rate may be 10 times the rate reported in earlier studies. NPR's Michele Norris talks with the report's lead author, Mars
- The New York Times Health News: Autism: Research Symptoms & Treatments - News, information & research on autism. Research the symptoms, treatments & therapies for autism. See how autistic children and families cope. Potential causes and cures of autism are also included.
- UNC-CH - Division TEACCH - Delivers services to people with autism and their families throughout North Carolina, trains professionals and parents about autism and autistics, and publishes research findings from their efforts.
- Autism: Steps Towards Recovery - A discussion of neurodevelopmental and metabolic issues in autism, by Kay Ness.
- NINDS Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page - Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- NINDS Autism Information Page - Brief description with some resources and links, compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Global Autism Project - Works to address the needs of children with autism in developing countries by setting up partnerships that utilize available local resources, and to educate parents in ways to work with and train their children.
- The Autism Project - A systems development initiative designed by the Illinois General Assembly to create and enhance community networks that promote best practice in the diagnosis, treatment and education of children with autism spectrum disorders, or ASD.
- Autistic Citizens Residential & Resources Society of Victoria Inc. - General information on some aspects of current thinking and debate in relation to autism spectrum disorder.
- Autism Research Institute - A non-profit organization devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating its results on the causes of autism and on preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
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