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The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism
organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.
They do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues
faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services
for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information
regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other
parents of children with autism, the Autism Society is the leading
source of trusted and reliable information about autism. Through its
strong chapter network, the Autism Society has spearheaded numerous
pieces of state and local legislation, including the 2006 Combating
Autism Act, the first federal autism-specific law. The Autism Society's
website is one of the most visited websites on autism in the world and
its quarterly journal, Autism Advocate, has a broad national readership.
The Autism Society also hosts the most comprehensive national conference
on autism, attended by 2000 people each year. Their information and referral
team, program staff, and strong chapter presence serve thousands
of families each year who are searching for help in their journey with
autism.
Click here to visit the Autism Society of America.
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