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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Autism Research Program
This research tests the assumptions that autism selectively involves complex cognitive abilities and results from abnormal development and function of neocortical systems. The researchers are examining evidence of strengths and deficits in complex information processing abilities in areas of reasoning, language, memory, motor, and visual spatial abilities.
http://www.pitt.edu/~nminshew/
The Autism Research Foundation (TARF)
Dedicated to Research in Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger's Syndrome, Rett's Syndrome, Fragile X and Other Developmental Brain Disorders.
http://www.ladders.org/autism.php
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
ASAT supports all scientifically sound research on the prevention, treatment and cure of autism, as well as all treatments for autism that are shown to be effective through solid scientific research, regardless of discipline or domain.
http://www.asatonline.org/
Research Relevant to Autism
Promotes interdisciplinary perspectives on autism spectrum disorders and brings attention to research findings in neurochemistry that may be relevant to problems of language development and auditory attention.
http://www.conradsimon.org
UCSD Autism Research Laboratory
Provides information on research activities conducted on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. Offers details on the parent training program, sibling and speech studies
http://psy.ucsd.edu/autism/
UW Collaborative Program of Excellence in Autism
Research on the behavioral, biological and genetic components of autism directed by Geraldine Dawson of the University of Washington. Features program goals, overview of findings and links to newspaper and journal articles.
http://faculty.washington.edu/dawson/Curre...
Autism Research Resource
Directory of genetic databases hosted by the Coriell Institute for Medical Research.
http://locus.umdnj.edu/autism/
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - Autism
Brief overview of the current research.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/studies/1autismdis...
Autism Research Unit at the University of Sunderland
Provides a basis for research into the possible causes of autism, and an accessible store of traditional and current research information on autism.
http://osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/
Exploring Autism
Information about breakthroughs in genetic research of autism. Genetics overview, history of autism, news, family stories, frequently asked questions, and links.
http://www.exploringautism.org
Yale Child Study Center
Offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluations for children and adults with social disabilities, usually focusing on the issues of diagnosis and intervention.
http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/
MMR Autism Report Summary
Immunization safety review of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. Report commissioned by the National Academies, Institute of Medicine.
http://www.iom.edu/IOM/IOMHome.nsf/Pages/M...
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology
Established to increase understanding of the factors that lead to the development of autism and other developmental disabilities.
http://www.jhsph.edu/CADDE/index.html
Dr. Anthony R Torres - Autism Theory
Director of the BioMedical Lab at Utah State University shows a probable link between autism and the widespread use of antipyretics.
http://www.rollingdigital.com/autism
Autism Biomedical Information Network
Science-based biomedical information and commentaries on autism/PDD. Includes definitions of "good" science and research.
http://www.autism-biomed.org
Pepcid (famotidine) for Autism
Research on Pepcid (famotidine) for children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
http://www.drlinday.com/Pepcid_autism
Autism Autoimmunity Project
A non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research addressing immunological and immunogenetic abnormalities in autism.
http://www.taap.info/
M.I.N.D. Institute
The University of California, Davis, Health System has established a unique interdisciplinary institute to conduct research and provide clinical programs focused on these disorders. Leading scientists, physicians and educators in fields as diverse as molecular genetics and clinical pediatrics are joining forces to better understand development and brain function.
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute...
Information about Secretin
Features articles describing the use of secretin in autism treatment therapies. Provided by the University of Albany Psychology Department.
http://www.albany.edu/psy/autism/secrt.htm...
Origins of Autism
The causes or etiology of autism described from an evolutionary perspective.
http://originsofautism.com
Autism Research Institute
Conducts research, and disseminates the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm
GGSE Autism Research and Training Center
University of California, Santa Barbara program that focuses on behavior modification therapy. Features information on publications, grants, conferences, and current research projects.
http://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/
Autism Society of America
The society's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.
http://www.autism-society.org/
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation For Autism, Inc.
To aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism.
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/
The NIDS Research Institute
Dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of the likely connection between neuro-immune and/or auto-immune dysfunction and conditions such as Autism, ADD, Alzheimer's, ALS, CFS/CFIDS, MS and other immune- mediated diseases.
http://nids.net/
Targeting the Autism Genome (TAG)
Non-profit organization that brings technologies such as "Reverse Functional Genomics" and other breakthroughs in developmental biology, stem cells and genomics to Autism Research.
http://www.targetautism.org
International Molecular Genetic Study of Autism Consortium
Team of clinicians, laboratory researchers and statistical geneticists from several European countries and the U.S.A., established to investigate the genetic basis of Autism and related disorders. Newsletters, excerpts from their publications and links to other autism sources.
http://www.well.ox.ac.uk/~maestrin/iat.htm...
Autism and Related Disorders Program
University of South Dakota center fosters research, training, evaluation, and offers consultations and family support groups. Features news, publications, including a handbook for families, and staff profiles.
http://www.usd.edu/cd/autism/
Autistic Behavior and FXS
Research into the relationship between autistic characteristics and fragile X syndrome (FXS) conducted by Don Bailey and Gary Mesibov of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Features project goals and summary of findings.
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~fx/Pages/autistic....
Cure Autism Now Foundation (CAN)
An organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. The largest private funder of autism research.
http://www.cureautismnow.org/
TRIAD: The Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Program at the Vanderbilt Child Development Center providing specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Offers information on behavior management, social skills and early intervention programs.
http://www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/interio...
National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR)
A national nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, effective treatment, and ultimately, a cure of the autism spectrum of disorders.
http://www.naar.org
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