Resources

SPEAKERS

J. Michael Uszler, M.D.

• http://www.drspectscan.com

Jeff Bradstreet, M.D.

• http://www.icdrc.org/overview.html

Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D.

• http://www.valerieparadiz.com/

Stephen Shore, MA

• http://www.autismasperger.net/

Robert J. Krakow, Attorney at Law

• www.a-champ.org
• www.lifespire.org

Autism Resources:

• http://www.autism.net/
• http://www.autisminfo.com/
• http://www.autismconnect.org/
• http://www.autismeducation.net/
• http://www.autismlink.com/
• http://www.autismmedia.org/who.html
• http://www.autismone.org/radio/
• http://www.autism.org/contents.html
• http://www.autismpodcast.org/host.html
• http://www.autism-society.org
• http://www.autismspeaks.com
• http://www.autismtoday.com/index.asp
  Online Autism Newspaper
• http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm
  Autism Research Institute
• http://www.advocates4children.com/Images/TenThingsEveryChild.pdf
• http://www.advocates4children.com/Images/TenThingsYourStudent.pdf
• http://www.advocates4children.com/index.php
• http://childrenscornerschool.com/recoveries.htm
• http://www.childnett.tv/
  Internet web channel dedicated to autism and other neurological disorders
• http://www.drakeinstitute.com/
  The Drake Institute of Behavioral Medicine and medical associates is an innovative medical practice treating neuro-physical disorders, such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), AD/HD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Autism, Asperger's Disorder, closed head injuries, and stress related disorders/diseases
• http://home.san.rr.com/autismnet/research.html
  Autism Network Resources for Physicians
• http://home.sprynet.com/~schafer/
  Comprehensive Autism Publication
• http://www.myspace.com/songsofthespectrum
• http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/
• http://www.neuroimmunedr.com
• http://www.parentsandcarersofautism.com/
• http://www.rhinebeckhealth.com/rhc/index.php
• http://www.tacanow.com/
  Talk About Cure Autism Now
• http://www.talkautism.com/
• http://www.templegrandin.com/templehome.html
• http://www.tonyattwood.com.au
• http://www.usautism.org
• http://unlockingautism.org/
  Unlocking Autism is committed to teaching community leaders how to grow the grass roots right in the neighborhoods where they are planted! 

Autism Organizations Worldwide:

India

• http://www.autism-india.org/

Canada

• http://www.autism.ca/

UK

• http://www.nas.org.uk/

Asperger’s Syndrome

• http://www.autism.org/asperger.html
• http://www.autismasperger.net/
• http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
• http://aarr.stanford.edu/
  research reports Stanford University

Brain Spect Imaging

• http://www.drspectscan.com
• http://www.lifescanchicago.com/index.html

Brain Atlas

http://www.med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/

Hyperbaric Oxygen

• http://www.oxyhealth.com/
• http://www.wisconsinhyperbarics.com/index.html
• http://www.ihausa.org
  The International Hyperbarics Association, Inc. is an educational and charitable organization focusing on the needs of the hyperbaric community. Members come to us from all facets of the medical field, ranging from medical centers treating the hyperbaric needs of their patients, to individual hyperbaric chamber users, to corporate chamber manufacturers.
• http://www.hbot.com/

International Hyperbaric Medical Association

• http://www.hyperbaricmedicalassociation.org/
  The International Hyperbarics Association, Inc. is an educational and charitable organization focusing on the needs of the hyperbaric community. Members come to us from all facets of the medical field, ranging from medical centers treating the hyperbaric needs of their patients, to individual hyperbaric chamber users, to corporate chamber manufacturers. Hyperbaric Therapy, also known as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, HBO or HBOT, is a specialized therapy that uses an increase in atmospheric pressure to allow the body to incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other body fluids.

Insurance

• http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/autism_insurance_information/
  Join this group (it’s free) and gain access to the Links to obtain great resources
  
  
• http://www.autismone.org/radio/
  Archived radio programs featuring Andrea Unruh Sovern D.D. : Ensuring Your Child’s Future-The Ways and Means of Working towards Independence for Children with Autism – Excellent presentation of autism insurance issues
  
  
• http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
  Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services Information regarding Waivers-Specific
  
  
• http://www.cga.ct.gov/
  Insurance Coverage for Autism
  Listing of states with insurance coverage for autism as of Dec 2006
  
  
• http://a-champ.org/insurance.html
  Legislative issues related to insurance coverage for autism

Education

• http://wrightslaw.com/
• http://trainland.tripod.com/sample.htm
• EP (Individualized Sample Education Plan)
• http://www.lovaas.com/
  children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related developmental disabilities. The Institute provides services nationwide.
• http://www.teacch.com/

Legislation

• www.a-champ.org

Lifespan Services

• http://www.lifespire.org
  
  
• http://www.lifespanservicesllc.com/
  
  
• http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=govt_lifespan
  
  
• http://www.devdelay.org/
  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.
  
  
• http://www.zerotothree.org/
  Resource on the First Years of Life

Parent Advocacy

• http://www.autismone.org/radio/
  Laura Cellini : Parent Activist
  Parent and Lobbyist shares tips and experiences
  also see the following web page for tips on legislative advocacy for parents
  
  
• http://a-champ.org/tipsfortalkingwithlegislators.html

For all legislative issues related to autism:

• http://a-champ.org

Groups that advocate on autism issues, especially with respect to scientific research:

• www.nationalautismassociation.org
• www.safeminds.org
• www.autismspeaks.org
• http://caawatch.org
  (Under construction – information on implementation of the Combating Autism Act)

Spanish Speaking Community

• http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/spanish/autismo.htm

Therapy

• http://www.musictherapy.org/faqs.html
  American Music Therapy Association
  
  
• http://aotf.org/
  American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
  
  
• http://www.artsintherapy.com/
  Arts in Therapy Network
  
  
• http://www.gfcfdiet.com/
  The Official GFCF Diet Support Group FREE Informative Website
  Dietary Intervention Treatment For  Autistic Spectrum Disorders This web site provides a central location for parents to find other parents who are also using Dietary Therapy.

Treatment

• http://www.autismwebsite.org
  
  
• http://www.generationrescue.org
  
  
• http://www.safeminds.org/
  Sensible Action For Ending Mercury-Induced Neurological Disorders

Vaccine Injury Claims

• www.krakowlaw.com (will be live in February)
  Robert J. Krakow’s Web Site
  If he cannot help you he will refer you to an attorney in your location
  
• If you cannot find an attorney you can file a claim on your own
  (Always best to confer with an attorney)
  http://www.attorneyaccess.net/ProSe.cfm

Vaccine Controversy

• www.putchildrenfirst.org
• www.a-champ.org
• http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm
  (Click link to debate between David Kirby, author of Evidence of Harm and Arthur Allen, author of Vaccine)
• http://www.safeminds.org/