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Links
These links are provided to enable parents and carers to gain
basic
information on a range of issues relating to Autistic Spectrum Disorder
and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA). ABIQ does not necessarily
endorse the information contained in these sites.
We would like this list to grow. If you know of
any useful sites relating to Autism and its treatment in general and,
in particular, relating to Applied Behavioural Analysis please e-mail us with your suggestions.
RESEARCH
Rett Syndrome
Australia
This organisation is currently doing research into finding a cure for
the ASD disorder Rett Syndrome. The gene found to cause Rett Syndrome
has also been found in some individuals with autism.
Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
Autism
Behavioural Intervention Association Inc.
This group is the Victorian equivalent of ABIQ.
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~abia
The
Saffran Site
This private site is a collection of Internet and other resources which
parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, Autism, Asperger's or Hyperlexia
may find useful.
http://members.tripod.com/RSaffran/aba.html
The
Recovery Zone
This is a private site with a host of information about ABA.
http://pages.prodigy.net/damianporcari/recovery.htm
The Lovaas Institute for Early
Intervention
A research-based program that specializes in teaching children with
autism, pervasive developmental disorders, and related developmental
disabilities. The program provides services nationwide.
www.lovaas.com
Autism related sites
An
Interesting PBS Show on Friends and Aspergers - Asperger's Syndrome Newsletter
Daniel Gilbert is the host of the new PBS series "This Emotional Life".
The three-night program examines the biological and social science
behind human emotion and social interactions. Gilbert tells
Madeleine Brand that scientists found that interpersonal relationships
are especially important in developing and sustaining human happiness.
In the clip (see above link), 29-year old Jason Ross who has Aspergers
is profiled. The entire three-night, 6-hour series is worthwhile seeing
in its entirety. But at least you can see the segment here on Aspergers
Helping
Children With Autism
Australian Government Department of
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Autism
Around the Globe
Autism around the Globe is an interactive
web-based project of the
NLM Family Foundation which focuses on raising public awareness of how
autism affects those in different parts of the world.
BrainSkills
This site contains experts' advice to train your brain. If you Register
for our free monthly newsletter we'll let you know what's been added to
BrainSkills along with any news that we think you'll find of interest.
FEAT - Families for Early
Autism Treatment
FEAT primarily promotes ABA as a treatment for Autism and this site is
a great source of information on a range of issues. They also provide
an e-mail news service which is worth while subscribing to.
http://www.feat.org
CAN - The Cure Autism
Now Foundation
This site contains a lot of useful medical as well as some ABA related
information.
http://canfoundation.org
Autism Research Institute
The Autism Research Institute, under the Directorship of Dr. Bernard
Rimland conducts research into Autism and its treatment. This site
provides information on a range of treatments and is a good starting
point for parents assessing treatment options.
http://www.autism.com
Western Australian
Autism Research Group
This site provides information on a range of research projects on
autism. Parents may choose to participate in any project of interest.
http://www.autismwa.org.au
Centre for the
Study of Autism
The Centre for the Study of Autism provides information on Autism to
parents and professionals. It conducts studies into the efficacy of
treatments suggested for Autism. Much of this research is done in
conjunction with the Autism Research Institute. This site contains lots
of articles on all manner of things related to Autism.
http://www.Autism.org/index.html
Oops....Wrong
Planet! Syndrome
This is a private site with a lot of useful and interesting information
as well as exhaustive lists of links to Autism related sites and e-mail
lists.
http://www.medicalandnursing-training.com/medic/autism-spectrum-disorders.html
Autism Library of Science
and Spirit
A web site describing the personal experience of an adult with high
functioning autism.
www.autismlibrary.com
www.Kathiesgoodspeech.com
Kathie is a speech pathologist. She has a private practice, writes and
speaks about autism. With her husband, they have raised a wonderful
young man, now 31 years old who has autism. Doug is successful by
anyone's standards and Kathie shares information and inspiration so
nicely on her site.
Email: goodspeech@lvcm.com
Autism Treatment
info
Treatment Tips for Children with Autism, PDD & Asperger's
Syndrome. Parents share their experience running In-Home
treatment programs for their children with Autism.
Biomedical and diet
Autism Biomedical
Information Network
The site's introduction states that it is dedicated to providing
science-based information on the biomedical aspects of Autism, from a
balanced, unbiased viewpoint.
http://www.Autism-biomed.org
Kirkman Laboratory
Kirman Laboratories is apparently the only manufacturing company
designing products specifically for autistic individuals. Customers can
order their products through the website, by post or fax.
http://www.kirkmanlabs.com
The
Great Plains Laboratory
The Great Plains Laboratory is run by Dr. William Shaw and conducts
research and provides testing services relating to the biomedical
causes of Autism. This site profiles Dr, Shaw, his research and the
services GPL provides.
http://www.Autism.com/shaw-yeast/contents.html
Dr. Michael Goldberg
and NIDS
Dr. Goldberg speaks internationally on immune system disorders etc.
This site was developed for doctors and patients to better understand
and try to find cures for Autism, CFS, ADD and other auto immune
diseases.
http://www.neuroimmunedr.com
Dr. Sidney Baker
Dr. Baker speaks internationally on the biomedical causes of Autism.
His website contains, amongst other things, information about nutrition
and supplementation.
http://webu8106.ntx.net/index.htm
Gluten-free,
Casein-free Diet Information
Compiled from information provided by hundreds of parents across the
USA, this comprehensive site contains information which is still
relevant to us here in Australia.
http://www.gfcfdiet.com/index.htm
The
Autism, ADD and Related Disorders Page
This site contains information on food intolerances and how they relate
to behaviour, as well as Autism and ADD.
http://www.alphalink.com.au/~bastian
E-mail lists
Oops....Wrong
Planet! Syndrome
This private site has an exhaustive and informative listing of these
and many more e-mail lists and other discussion forums on this page.
http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/mailist.htm
The Me-List
A forum for parents and professionals to discuss Applied Behavioural
Analysis.
To subscribe to the list send a short e-mail to Ruth Allen at
rallen@indyvax.iupui.edu giving your specific reason for interest in
this topic.
Note: This list may be subscribed to in a 'digest' format which is
recommended.
The Autism Mail List
This is a forum for professionals, parents, people with Autism and
others to discuss a range of issues relating to Autism and its
treatment.
To subscribe send an e-mail to listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu and in
the body type: subscribe Autism Firstname, Lastname. (Leave the subject
line blank.)
ABA-PRO List
This list is dedicated to the discussion of Applied Behavioural
Analysis theory and practice and new developments.
The list will be of particular use to professionals and parents
involved in implementing an ABA programme.
To subscribe send an e-mail to Listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu and in
the body of the message write: subscribe ABA-PRO First name, Last name
AUTISM-PHYSIO List
The
purpose of this list is the discussion of physiological, metabolic and
genetic research and theories about Autism and treatments. Useful for
those interested possible biomedical causes of Autism.
To subscribe send the following message to
listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu and in the body of the message type:
subscribe Autism-physio (firstname lastname)
OZAUTISM
A list specifically
for Australians and New Zealander families and individuals affected by
Autistic Spectrum Disorder. A good source of information specific to
Australasia.
To subscribe send the following message to
majordomo@hunter.apana.org.au leaving the subject line blank: SUBSCRIBE
OZAUTISM
Last updated 18
June, 2010
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