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PARENT RESOURCES
Autism Speaks is a national organization that is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals
with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding
and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and
better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
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Autism Speaks Resource Links
Phone: (888) 288-4762
AUTISM SPEAKS
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life for people with autism.
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Phone: (855) 726-7810
Since 2003, the National Autism Association has created and implemented direct-assistance programs for the growing number of families affected by autism. Along with these services, NAA provides autism research funding, ongoing advocacy, support and education.
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The Autism Society of America has been improving the lives of all affected by autism for over 50 years and envisions a world where individuals and families living with autism are able to maximize their quality of life, are treated with the highest level of dignity, and live in a society in which their talents and skills are appreciated and valued. We provide advocacy, education, information and referral, support, and community at national, state and local levels through our strong nationwide network of Affiliates.
Phone: (301) 657-0881 or 1(800) 3288476
Phone: (877) 622-2884
NAA Resource Links
Autism Society
Resource Links
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Can't find what you're looking for? You should be able to contact one of the organizations listed above and ask. If your child is a Regional Center consumer, your Service Coordinator should be able to connect you with additional valuable resources. Likewise, if you are receiving services through your insurance carrier, your insurance carrier's ASD Care Coordinator should also have additional resources available to you.
* Members of the Autism Response Team are trained to connect individuals and families with information, tools and resources.
* Local TACA Chapters are led by TACA Coordinators on a 100% volunteer basis. Chapter Coordinators are parents with a minimum of 2 years on the autism journey, with 2 years experience in both traditional and biomedical therapies.
TACA Resource Links
National Autism Association
Autism Society
Disclaimer: The following resources have been provided as a courtesy. Flourish A.B.A. abides by the Behavor Analytic Certification Board's ethical guidelines of ONLY recommending evidence-based treatments. Due to some organizations recommending treatments not endorsed by the scientific community (while still providing valuable resources in other areas), do your "due diligence" in researching any treatments you are considering with your child's pediatrician, your BCBA (if you are receiving ABA services), and/or other reputable sources, such as established medical schools and/or research universities, to ensure that implementation of any unestablished "treatments" cannot potentially cause harm to your child.
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