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follow this link: Where To TurnFind Alaskan resources for a child or adult who experiences a physical, mental, or emotional disability.
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Autism or Asperger'sAutism Support Group for Parents - AnchorageA parent support group for people located in the Anchorage area. Sensory Integration Products, Equipment and Resources
From the home page: A community of people and products dedicated to children with special challenges and those who care for them. We offer sensory integration and developmental products, pediatric therapy equipment, resources, and support for therapeutic professionals, health care professionals, schools, and families.
Online Asperger Syndrome Support
From the home page: As parents of children who are diagnosed with AS, we understand how essential is it that families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS who are seeking support, have access to information.
Stephen Shore's Autism/Aspergers Site
AutismAsperger.net serves to build greater awareness of the autism spectrum and in particular, Asperger Syndrome. It joins other websites with this same focus and will work together with them toward strengthening our community of people on the autism spectrum. I hope autismasperger.net will help people appreciate those on the autism spectrum for who they are and participate with them to develop strengths and make accommodations for challenges.
Manitas por Autismo
New Spanish language website by families for families of children and youth with autism— Manitas por Autismo at www.manitasporautismo.com.
The mission of this website, created by Maria Abinader, a Support Parent and Peer Consultant for the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), for Latino families, is to share information, hope, guidance and resources with Latino families; to promote understanding of autism; to create a data base specific to autism; and to defend the rights of children and youth with autism.
Help My Child Is Autistic
Help My Child Is Autistic
Wow! Advice and plain talk to parents of chidren and teens with autism, from an adult living with autism. A great perspective. Autism Facts for Families
Facts for Families
Facts for Families© information sheets are developed, owned and distributed by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and are supported by a grant from the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation. Families for Effective Autism Treatment
FEAT Alaska
FEAT of Alaska is dedicated to providing access to accurate scientifically validated information about autism and autism treatments to help improve the treatment and thereby maximize the potential of all Alaskans. Children and Autism
Children and Autism As babies become toddlers and toddlers become school-aged children, parents may become concerned about delays and behaviors that suggest autism. What are the early signs of autism? What is early intervention? How can parents find the resources they need to reach, teach and support their youngsters on the autism spectrum?
Autism in Alaska
Autism in Alaska
Hello! We live in a big state and so many of us who need support are far away from other families and professionals that can give us advice or share our stories on a daily basis. Here is a place we can all meet online! This site is is a place for family, friends, and people who work with people with autism spectrum disorders to share stories, keep in touch, talk about issues and concerns, and learn about what is going on in our great state regarding the Autism Spectrum. Autism and Family Life
Autism and Family Life Autism can pull a family apart -- or help bring it together. Here are ideas and inspiration for handling the demands, challenges and opportunities that come with an autism diagnosis.
Autism and the use of organizers and checklists
Using Reminders and Checklists
Because of my significant executive function difficulties, I have trouble organizing tasks, such as grooming or getting ready for bed... Teens and Autism
Teens and Autism
Autistic adults are scientists, artists, educators, musicians and even public speakers. But making the transition from grade school to college or career is especially complex for young adults on the spectrum. Explore resources, options, ideas, tools and more to make the process easier, pleasanter, and more successful. Face Blindness(Prosopagnosia)
Face Blindness(Prosopagnosia)
People with face blindness (also called Prosopagnosia) have a difficult time identifying people. Most people identify people by remembering other people's faces. People with face blindness don't seem to be able to do this, and thus must rely on other physical traits. Information on Asperger Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome
Sometimes called the "Little Professor" syndrome, Asperger Syndrome is at the high end of the Autism Spectrum. Because it is relatively mild, it's often diagnosed in teens and adults. Discover symptoms and treatments, meet "aspies," and find out how a diagnosis of Aspergers can be a positive event! Understanding Autism
Understanding Autism
An easy-to read overview of Autism, it's diagnosis, characteristics, treatment. Autism Treatments
Autism Treatments
There's no known cure for autism. But there are enough autism treatment options to fill a library full of books. Find out what's available, how it works, how it's provided, and whether it's right for you or your child. Autism Society of America
Autism Society of America
Welcome to the Autism Society of America, the voice of the autism community. Whether you are an individual with autism, a parent, family member or friend, professional or other interested advocate, consider joining ASA Autism 101
Autism 101
Autism Spectrum Disorders can be mild or profound, and may include a surprising range of symptoms, quirks, talents and abilities. Learn more about autism -- from the early signs to diagnosis, prognosis, and important first steps. 
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