Resources
Website Resources
Reputable organizations advancing autism research, education, professional certification, and advocacy across the country.
Association for Behavior Analysis International
Since 1974, the Association for Behavior Analysis International has been the primary membership organization for those interested in philosophy, science, application and teaching of behavior analysis. www.abainternational.org
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. bacb.com
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is committed to science as the most objective, time-tested and reliable approach to discerning between safe, effective autism treatments, and those that are harmful or ineffective. www.asatonline.org
ASERT - Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training
Asert is a Pennsylvania Bureau of Services Initiative. A website for Pennsylvanians with autism, their families, communities, and the providers who support them. www.paautism.org
PaTTAN - Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
Working with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Special Education, PaTTAN provides a full array of professional development and technical assistance targeted to improving student results. www.pattan.net
Autism NJ
Autism NJ is the largest statewide outreach organization and network of parents and professionals dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders in New Jersey. www.autismnj.org
Autism Speaks, Inc.
Autism Speaks Inc. is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure for autism and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Society of America
ASA began a nationwide awareness campaign in the early 70's and today has more than 120,000 members and supporters. www.Autism-society.org
Support Groups
Organizations serving the greater Philadelphia and Bucks County region, close to home.
Autism Cares Foundation
The Autism Cares Foundation has focused on providing life enriching opportunities that enable families to participate together in various activities. They have developed a series of events, activities and programs spanning various age groups in an attempt to bring some type of typicality to what can be a challenging and somewhat unpredictable household situation. Their future plans call for developing an Autism Center of Excellence and Life Enrichment Facility for adults with autism. www.autismcaresfoundation.org.
Greater Philadelphia Autism Society
The Greater Philadelphia Autism Society's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education and research related to autism. For more information email them at asaphilly@yahoogroups.com or visit www.asaphilly.org.
