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Support Groups New Jersey Support and Parent Support Groups Autism Society of America & and ASA Chapters  National Support Groups Other interesting Spectrum Disorder related links	Medical Medical Sites Testing Laboratories Vaccines Diet Therapies	Research Sites and Information Sites Information Sites & Clearinghouses Research
Government and Law Links Education and Law links Government link	Miscellaneous Sibling Support Links Working & Job Support Links for those in the Autism    Miscellaneous  Links	White Papers and Book Lists Book Lists White Papers

New Jersey Support and Parent Support Groups <top>

ARC of New Jersey	The Arc of New Jersey is a statewide, private, nonprofit advocacy organization founded to promote and advocate for the welfare of persons whose primary disability is mental retardation, and to foster the development of appropriate programs to enhance their quality of life .
ASA Chapters in NJ	Currently ASA four chapters in NJ.  Please contact ASA for details about these chapters: Monmouth Chapter  - Island Hts, NJ Middlesex Chapter - Princeton, NJ Southwest Chapter - Marlton, NJ (PACT) Southern New Jersey Chapter - Milville, NJ
COSAC - Center for Outreach and Services for the Autistic Community COSAC Parent Support Groups in NJ COSAC Legislative Page COSAC "News in Depth"	All PACT Members should join this valuable group - COSAC is a new Jersey organization.  (Center for Outreach and Services for the Autistic Community ) Currently COSAC sponsors ten parent support groups throughout New Jersey.  Please contact COSAC for details about support groups in: Atlantic County Support Group Bergen County Support Group: Essex County Support Group: Mercer County Support Group: Middlesex County Support Group: Monmouth County Support Group: Ocean County Support Group: Passaic County Support Group: Union County Support Group:
Parents of Autistic Children (POAC)	Another Parent Support Group Ocean County New Jersey - good information and good links.

National Support Groups <top>

Association of Schools and Agencies Serving the  Handicapped	ASAH (Association of Schools and Agencies Serving the  Handicapped) - Serving individuals with special needs.
Autism Network International	Autism Network International, an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people.
Autism Society of America	All PACT Members should join this valuable group - The ASA is a national group and PACT is the South Jersey ASA Chaper #532.
The Gray Center For Social Learning and Understanding	The Gray Center is a non-profit organization concerned with promoting social understanding between individuals with autistic spectrum disorders, and those who interact with them in the home, school, workplace and the community.
Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America	ASA Chapter in Philadelphia with good local PA information
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities	NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).
National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND)	The mission of the National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND)  is to provide a presence and national voice for  ALL families of children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)	PACER is a nonprofit organization that helps parents and families of children with disabilities. We have 25 programs assisting individuals with and without disabilities.

Information Sites & Clearinghouses -  <top>

Autism Resources	A collection of good information - national and statewide.  Worth looking at.
Autism Society of America (ASA)	All PACT Members should join this valuable group - The ASA is a national group and PACT is the South Jersey ASA Chaper #532.
Circle of Inclusion	Demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
Development Delay Registry (DDR)	A nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory motor, language, social, and emotional areas. Great links on this site!
Disability Resources	Disability Resources, inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently serving thousands of individuals with disabilities through a multidisciplinary network of service providers and consumers. In order to reach as many people with disabilities as cost effectively as possible. We target our services and publications to libraries, disability organizations, independent living centers, rehabilitation facilities, educational institutions, and health and social service providers.
do2learn	The do2learn.com site was designed originally for individuals with autism and other learning disabilities. It has also been found to benefit anyone with a need to learn or relearn basic language and daily living skills - from young children to adults. The site provides teacher tips for classroom organization, disability guides and links, and a product guide for teachers and caregivers
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism	The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism has been established by pro football player Doug Flutie, Sr. and his wife, Laurie Flutie, as their life-long commitment to make a difference in the lives of autistic children and their families
ERIC	ERIC is an acronym for the Educational Resources Information Center. The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) is one of 16 federally funded clearinghouses in the ERIC system, a nationwide information network sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), and administered by the National Library of Education (NLE).
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)	The FEAT homepage contains articles, organizational information, and links to local FEAT chapters.
Family Village - a global community of disability related resources	Site with multiple references to many disorders, connections with parent to parent chat groups, information on law, information on technology for disabilities, library, bookstore, and other services and information.  Recommended by PACT's recent guest speaker - Dr. Andrew Levitas.
First Signs	First Signs, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and physicians about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders in early childhood. - This is a Must SEE!
Learning Disabilities Association	Non-profit organization. Our purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature.
Visual Supports	How to use Visual Supports to help people with autism

Medical Sites <top>

Autism Autoimmunity Project	The Autism Autoimmunity Project is a non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research addressing immune and immunogenetic abnormalities in autism.
Genetic Alliance	Support site for individuals, parents,  and professionals with or involved with individuals that have a genetic condition.  This site has parent support groups, research information and information on law and public policy issues.  Recommended by PACT's recent guest speaker - Dr. Andrew Levitas.
Genetic & Rare Conditions Site	Site with multiple references to many other sites of genetic disorders. Recommended by PACT's recent guest speaker - Dr. Andrew Levitas.
Medications	Web site with information about many common medications.
Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities	Medical site which is a peer-review site for publications on the diagnosis, treatment, and habilitation needs of persons with developmental disabilities. Recommended by PACT's recent guest speaker - Dr. Andrew Levitas.
National Center for Biotechnology Information	Medical database site with a focus on molecular biological research.  Recommended by PACT's recent guest speaker - Dr. Andrew Levitas.

Testing Laborites <top>

Great Plains Laboratory	Testing for food and other allergies
Great Smokies	Testing for food and other allergies
Immuno Labs	Testing for food and other allergies
Kirkman Labs	Testing for food and other allergies

Vaccines  <top>

ARI Press Release	Copy of the February 12 Press Release from the -The Autism Explosion, the Vaccine Connection, and the Autism Research Institute's Mercury Detoxification Consensus Conference February 9-11, 2001, Dallas, Texas.
Association of American Physicians and Surgeons; Vaccine Information	The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) is a non-partisan professional association of physicians in all types of practices and specialties across the country. This is their vaccine information page.
CDC - Vaccines	Center for Disease Control.
National Vaccine Information Center	The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) operated by Dissatisfied Parents Together (DPT) is a national, non-profit educational organization founded in 1982. It is the oldest and largest national organization advocating reformation of the mass vaccination system and is responsible for launching the vaccine safety movement in America in the early 1980’s.
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)	Congress enacted the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) as a no-fault alternative to the tort system for resolving claims resulting from adverse reactions to mandated childhood vaccines.
The Truth about Vaccines	The Truth of Vaccines - A Parents site with information on the safety of vaccines
Thinktwice Global Vaccine Institute	One of the most comprehensive sites on the subject -- this is an excellent place to find pertinent information on all aspects of vaccines, including books, support groups, laws, websites, etc.
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)	Part of the FDA site at www.fda.gov/default.htm
Vaccine Information and Awareness	VIA is a California-based vaccine support group that empowers parents to become more informed about the risks associated with vaccines. They publish an immunization packet that includes vaccine package inserts, information on informed consent, and other important resources. (They are also very knowledgeable regarding Texas vaccine laws.)

Research <top>`

ABA Resources for recovery	This page is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PPD, PPD-NOS, autism, Asperger's, hyperlexia, or Rett's may find helpful.
Autism Network for Dietary Intervention	Providing Help And Support For Families Using A Gluten & Casein Free Diet In The Treatment Of Autism And Related Developmental Disabilities.
Autism Research Institute	Biomedical and educational research in the field of autism and related disorders.
Center for the Study of Autism	This site contains a rich archive of articles covering autism and related disorders, as well as a large link list.
Cure Autism Now (CAN)	CAN is a non-profit organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism.
Cure Autism Now (Special Autism Edition)	A site with many topics and links - an excellent site
Lovaas Institute	Early Intervention research that specializes in teaching pre-school aged children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related developmental disabilities.

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Other interesting Spectrum Disorder related links <top>

American Hyperlexia Association (AHA!)	Non-profit organization comprised of parents , speech, language, and education professionals, with the common goal of identifying hyperlexia, promoting and facilitating effective teaching techniques.
ASPEN	ASPEN ® is a regionally-based non-profit organization headquartered in New Jersey, with 11 local chapters, providing support, information and advocacy to families and those individuals whose lives are affected with Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High Functioning Autism, and related disorders.
Asperger.org	Non-profit organization committed to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions.
Fragile X Syndrome	A White Paper by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
Future Horizons	Future Horizons is the world leader in autism/Asperger's Syndrome publishing and conferences. R. Wayne Gilpin is its President and the father of Alex, also author of the book "Laughing and Loving with Autism." He says, "So, because Alex came into my life, I found a mission. It is to bring options to you to assist in improving the world of all those who are challenged with autism or Aspergers Syndrome."
OASIS	Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support - Social Stories by Carol Gray

Education and Law links <top>

ADA Document Center	ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally Reviewed Tech Sheets, and other assistance documents
Autism National Committee (Autcom)	Autcom is a group dedicated to promoting "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism.
Council for Disability Rights	Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities
Common Mistakes Parents Make During the IEP Meeting	The Gray Center - Ten Common Mistakes Parents Make During the IEP Meeting Matt Foley and DeAnn Hyatt-Foley
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act	Contains information about the IDEA Amendments and other resources for special needs students
National Alliance for Autism Research	Contains organizational information, legislation alerts, links and news
Office of Special Education Programs Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports	downloadable materials on PBIS topics.
Special Education Law	Special Education resource for learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, behavior problems, emotional problems, education conferences, education publications by Reed Martin, J.D.
Special Education News	Covering breaking news in grades pre-K through 12.
Special Education Resources on the Internet	A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education - links on: General Disabilities Disability Products and Commercial Sites Legal & Law Resources Parents & Educator's Resources  Special Education  Discussion Groups Mental Retardation Physical and Health Disorders Learning Disabilities Vision Impairment Attention Deficit Disorder Speech Impairment Special Needs and Technology Psychology Inclusion Resources Transition Resources Books Related to Special Education Topics A great site for information & links
Wrightslaw.com	Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities.  Hundreds of  articles, cases, newsletters, and other information about special education law and advocacy in the Wrightslaw Libraries.  Sign up for the free newsletter - one of the PACT Webmaster's favorite sites!

Government <top>

New Jersey State Department of Human Services	New Jersey State Department of Human Services.
New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services - Early intervention Services	New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services - Early intervention Services
New Jersey State Legislature	New Jersey State Legislature
New Jersey State Office of Special Education	New Jersey State Office of Special Education.
New Jersey State Site	Links to government sites and the office of the governor.
U. S. Department of Education	OSERS: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services OSEP: Office of Special Education
US House of Representatives	US House of Representatives
US Senate	US Senate

Sibling Support Links <top>

Sibling Support Project	Dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.
Siblings of Autism	An on-line support group for siblings.

Working & Job Support Links for those in the Autism Spectrum <top>

Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome	Autistic author Temple Grandin presents important considerations for the employment of people with autism, emphasizing the need to avoid jobs that place high demands on short-term memory. Covers visual or non-visual thinkers and individuals who are non-verbal or who have poor verbal skills.
Making the Transition from the World of School into the Work World	Grandin describes the difficulties of the transition, citing two follow-up studies of adults with autism who have made a satisfactory adjustment

Book Lists <top>

Book reviews	Reviews of selected popular and scientific books dealing with autism.
Brief Guide to Books on Autism	A Brief Guide to Books on Autism -  from COSAC
Books on Autism for children and adolescents	Books on Autism for children and adolescents - from COSAC
ERIC Book list	ERIC Book list ( Educational Resources Information Center).   Topics include IEP's, Inclusion, Teacher / Teaching information, and other topics.
Favorite of PACT members	These are books recommended by some PACT members.
PACT Library	PACT Library of books and media available to members
Suggested Reading on Autism and Related Disorders	A good set of basic and common books and articles

White Papers  <top>

Advice to parents who discover their child is autistic	A collection of messages posted on the AUTISM mailing list by parents whose experiences with an autistic child could prove useful to others
Auditory Processing Problems in Autism	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
Autism, Puberty, and the Possibility of Seizures	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
How to Determine If a Treatment Really Helped	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
How To Understand People Who Are Different	by Brad Rand - worth reading!
Nutritional Perspectives on the Behavioral Child	Woody R. McGinnis M.D
Self-injurious Behavior	A White Paper by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
Secretin and Autism	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
Stereotypic (Self-Stimulatory) Behavior	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
Social Behavior in Autism	A White Paper by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
Social/Sexual Awareness For Persons With Disabilities	Ms. Geri Newton
The Candida Yeast-Autism Connection	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
The Picky Eater	Ms. Kelly Dorfman, M.S.
Treatment Tips: A Brief Overview of Common Problems and Fixes	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
Understanding Behavior Through Social-Emotional Development	Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism
White Papers on Subgroups and related disorders Angelman Syndrome Asperger Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome Landau-Kleffner Synd. (PDD) Prader-Willi Syndrome Rett Syndrome  Williams Syndrome	White Papers by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PPD) Written by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. Autism Research Institute 4182 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
White Papers from the Wrightslaw archive: archive of white papers Your Child's IEP: Practical and Legal Guidance for Parents The Art of Writing Letters  12 Rules for Writing Great Letters  Note to PACT Members - if you find other articles on the Wrightslaw Archive - let PACT know and the webmaster will add them to this list.	(Wrightslaw.com - a favorite site of the webmaster and several PACT parents has general advocacy and legal information; and one great archive of white papers)
Vitamin B6 (and magnesium) in the treatment of autism	Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. Autism Research Institute

Miscellaneous <top>

Autism Spectrum	The autism spectrum and related disorders (sub set of the "more autism related links than you can shake a stick at) below.
Human Internet	Human Internet, where real people help you get whatever you want from the Web. Each site in our unique network is run by a professional Guide who is carefully screened and trained by About. Guides build a comprehensive environment around each of their specific topics, including the best new content, relevant links, How-To's, Forums, and answers to just about any question.
More Autism related links than you can shake a stick at!	Over 750 link on autism and related topics.  Some great .... some not so great ... but worth looking at.
Police and Autism	Police and Autism - Avoiding unfortunate situations.
Common Mistakes Parents Make During the IEP Meeting	The Gray Center - Ten Common Mistakes Parents Make During the IEP Meeting Matt Foley and DeAnn Hyatt-Foley

Revised: September 10, 2002