Online Resource Library Featuring Noteworthy and Relevant Organizations, Professionals and Services
Asperger’s Association of New England, Watertown, MA
http://autismcoalitionofma.com/member-organizations/aspergers-association-of-new-england-aane/
Works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives; Provides information, education, community, support and advocacy
Autism Society of America, Wappingers Falls, NY
http://www.autism-society.org/
US’s leading grassroots autism organization; Provides latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy
Autism Society of Maine, Winthrop, ME
Provides education and resources to support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families
Autism Society of Maine/ Support Group, Portland, ME
http://www.asmonline.org/resources/support-groups.aspx
AANE Group for adults with Asperger’s (1st Saturday of the month)
Center for Collaborative Problem Solving, Portland, ME
http://www.livesinthebalance.org
Information on Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, clinical psychologist Dr. Ross Greene’s evidence-based and proven approach to understand and help challenging children at home, school and in inpatient psychiatry, residential and juvenile detention facilities
Cognitive Connections and 360 Thinking
Sara Ward, CCC-SLP and Kristin Jacobsen CCC-SLP, creators of hands-on practical strategies and advanced treatment techniques to improve Executive Function skills! Website contains valuable information describing in detail what Executive Function skills are, with suggested resources and apps to support explicitly teaching and learning these crucial cognitive skills
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities/ LDA, Learning Disabilities Association of America, Pittsburgh, PA
https://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/non-verbal-learning-disabilities/
Information, research and education about non-verbal learning disabilities in both children and adults
OASIS @ MAAP
http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center joined with MAAP (More Advanced Individuals with Autism, Asperger’s syndrome and Pervasive developmental disorder) Services for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD to create single online resource for families, individuals and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/ Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS).
Relationship Development Intervention (RDIconnect™), Houston, TX
http://www.rdiconnect.com/about-rdi/
Family-based, behavioral approach to autism and developmental disability based on the latest scientific research into the human brain and designed to address autism’s core symptoms
Social Stories, Jenison, MI
http://carolgraysocialstories.com/
Evidence-based social learning tool used worldwide by people with autism of all ages and developed by Carol Gray, Autism Consultant
Social Thinking (founded by Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP), San Jose, CA
https://www.socialthinking.com/
Treatment frameworks and strategies to help individuals develop their social thinking and social skills; Educational products and services to help parents, professionals and other stakeholders break down the social learning process to more effectively teach social thinking and related social skills in a practical and engaging way
The Ziggurat Group, Plano, TX
Information on the Ziggurat Model, a system for designing comprehensive interventions for all individuals with autism spectrum disorders; The Ziggurat Group specializes in autism assessment and intervention and provides training to organizations working with individual on the spectrum.
Tony Attwood, Brisbane, Australia
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
Psychologist and world renowned expert on Asperger’s Syndrome; Guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger’s Syndrome and Dr. Attwood’s conference schedule, research and authored papers and books