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This page contains links (ordered geographically) to other Autism-related
websites on the global internet.
Illinois
Autism-Link Illinois Support Organization
Our mission is to provide opportunities for
inclusion, information, and support; to keep parents, family members of
individuals with autism spectrum disorders and autistic individuals apprised
of news and information, help them in their quest for services, and also in
their quest for camaraderie with others in the autism community. We seek to
directly help parents by providing opportunities for support, inclusion and
information, free of charge.
Autism Society of America Central Illinois
Chapter
As the Central Illinois Chapter of the
Autism Society of America, we are proud to have the privilege to render
service to the families, friends, and interested parties who have a
connection to a person with autism. By standing together and sharing our
hardships and joys, we make a better community for everyone.
Autism Society of Illinois
The mission of our organization is to
promote through advocacy, public awareness, education and research,
lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum
disorder and their families in order that they may be fully included,
participating members of their communities.
Autism
Society of Illinois-CU Autism Network
The C-U (Champaign-Urbana) Autism Network,
formerly known as the Autism Parent Support Group, was formed in 1995.
We provide a network of information sharing and support for anyone
living or working with persons on the Autism Spectrum. Our goal is to
continue to learn more about autism and better ways to integrate persons
with autism into society through education, training and support from
the family and community.
Autism Society of McLean County
The purpose of this organization
shall be to promote the general welfare of children and adults with autism
and to provide support for their families; to support the education,
vocational training
and recreation of those with autism; to aid in the collection and
dissemination of information.
Autism Society of Southern Illinois
The Autism
Society of Southern Illinois is dedicated to the support and
education of family, friends, and individual people who adapt to the
disability of autism. Our support area covers the southern portion
of Illinois, south of Interstate 70.
Autism Spectrum
Institute@Illinois State University
The Autism Spectrum Institute provides
supportive education programs and trains pre-service and teacher educators
as well as parents and families of children and youth with autism spectrum
disorders. The Institute provides a multidisciplinary network of consultants
that can assist in identifying, selecting, and implementing effective
programs, a lending
library, and information to families and professionals through workshops
and in-service trainings. It will also serve as a coordinating site for
classroom-, home-, and clinic-based research with an emphasis on the
empirical validation of intervention strategies
Autism-Link Illinois Support Organization
Our mission is to provide opportunities for
inclusion, information, and support; to keep parents, family members of
individuals with autism spectrum disorders and autistic individuals apprised
of news and information, help them in their quest for services, and also in
their quest for camaraderie with others in the autism community. We seek to
directly help parents by providing opportunities for support, inclusion and
information, free of charge.
Chicago Southside Autism Support Group (CSASG)
Chicago
Southside Autism Support Group (CSASG) is a parent support organization. The
mission of CSASG is to provide support and information for families and
children with autism. Our group is committed to increasing awareness and
improving the quality of life for our children. We welcome you to attend our
meetings.
Focus on Illinois STARNET (links for various STARnet Regions in Illinois are
below)
The Illinois Support
and Technical Assistance Regional Network (STARNET) system serves young children
with special needs, families and communities throughout the state. It works to
develop more effective partnerships and linkages among families, professionals
and systems. STARNET provides training, consultation and resources to the early
childhood community. The STARNET system supports the Illinois State Board of
Education in meeting local needs by providing services throughout Illinois. The
mission of Illinois STARNET provides a variety of opportunities for personal
and professional growth for those who touch the lives of young children,
ages birth through eight with an emphasis on children with special needs.
Northwest Region I and Central Region III
28 Horrabin Hall
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 800/227-7537
Northeast Region II
2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.
Arlington Hts. IL 60005- 4646
Phone: 224-366-8579
Southern Region IV
500 Wilshire Drive
Belleville, IL 62223
Phone: (618) 397-8930, Ext. 166
Fax: 1-800-942-7827 or (618) 397-8928
City of Chicago Region V
125 South Clark, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 773-553-3408
South Suburban/East Central Region VI
6020 W. 151st Street
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Phone: 708 687-0900
Illinois Chapter of the
American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy
of Pediatrics (ICAAP) is an organization of approximately 2,300
pediatricians in Illinois. Primary activities include advocacy on behalf of
children, families, and health professionals in Illinois; the provision of
continuing medical education and other resources for pediatricians,
pediatric specialists, and other child health care providers; and
collaboration with other state organizations and agencies on programs and
projects that improve the health and well-being of children.
Southwestern Illinois Autistic Spectrum
Disorder Support
Welcome to the Southwest
Illinois Autistic Spectrum Disorder support web site. Our purpose in
building this site was to give the family's in Southwestern Illinois a place
to communicate and learn about Autism and the way it affects our lives. Our
hope is that by doing this, no family will feel alone, powerless, or afraid.
Other States
Indiana / Indiana Resource Center
for Autism (IRCA)
The
Indiana Resource Center for Autism staff conduct outreach training and
consultations, engage in research, and develop and disseminate information
on behalf of individuals across the autism spectrum, including autism,
Asperger’s syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. Our
efforts are focused on providing communities, organizations, agencies, and
families with the knowledge and skills to support children and adults in
typical early intervention, school, community, work, and home settings.
Missouri / Illinois
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Project (ADDM)
Our mission is to provide opportunities for
inclusion, information, and support; to keep parents, family members of
individuals with autism spectrum disorders and autistic individuals apprised
of news and information, help them in their quest for services, and also in
their quest for camaraderie with others in the autism community. We seek to
directly help parents by providing opportunities for support, inclusion and
information, free of charge.
Minnesota / The Autism Society of Minnesota
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is an
organization of families, educators, care givers, and professionals
committed to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It
was chartered in 1971 as a chapter of the Autism Society of America, the
collective voice of the autism community in over 240 chapters nationwide.
AuSM has members throughout the state of Minnesota and the upper midwest.
Ohio /
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Based on a respect for individuals with
autism and low incidence disabilities and our belief in their right, need,
and desire to achieve their full potential, OCALI's mission is to build
state-wide and system-wide capacity to improve their outcomes through
leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance,
collaboration, and technology
Wisconsin / Autism
Society of Wisconsin
Awareness, Support
and Working
together for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Wisconsin.
National
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Autism Society of America (ASA) is the
leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education,
advocacy, services, research and support. The ASA is committed to meaningful
participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals
on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its ongoing
mission through close collaboration with a successful network of chapters,
members and supporters.
National Early
Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
There are practices and
resources that can help address these challenges. To address these
challenges, many federal agencies, state lead agencies, state education
agencies, and national organizations have developed information, guidelines
and resources.
NECTAC
has gathered many for this topical Web page. We will continue to maintain
and update these resources. Please direct your suggestions to
Evelyn Shaw at
NECTAC.
Network Technical Assistance Center on Positive
Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
The Center has been established
by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to
give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for
identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary
practices.
The Network of Autism Training and
Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP)
International
Ahead with Autism
The Veronica Bird Foundation is
dedicated to increasing public and professional awareness of autism spectrum
disorders, Ahead with Autism provides information and support to enhance the
social, communicative and life skill development of individuals with autism
spectrum disorders. The foundation is also dedicated to raising awareness of
Autistic Spectrum Disorders, improving the lives of individuals afflicted by
Autism and educating professionals through the worldwide distribution of The
Different Shades of Autism, an award-winning video about the Screening and
Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, soon available in a Spanish
version - other languages to follow soon. Information on the upcoming Autism
Conference in Brazil is found here.
Autism Speaks
International
The Canada and UK arms of this
organization (which recently merged with the National Alliance for Autism
Research) provides global information here.
Geneva Center for Autism
Geneva Centre for Autism is a
multi-service agency providing direct clinical services to families living
in the Greater Toronto Area (including Peel, Halton, Simcoe and York
Regions). We also provide information, resources and consultation and
training services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD),
parents, service providers, educators and other professionals across
Ontario, Canada and internationally.
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