a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

Dr. Carbone (Verbal Behavior), www.drcarbone.netVerbal behavioral therapy.Center for Excellence in Autism Research (CeFAR),http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/CeFAR/default.htmThis Pittsburgh based Center of Excellence under the direction of Nancy J Minshew, MD, aninternationally recognized expert in Autism, is the among the top three CPEA’s in the country.Dr. Minshew is working with a team of scientists from Carnegie Mellon University as well as theUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, to search for the genetic, cognitive, and neurological basis forAutism.Centers for Disease Control, http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/Autism information.Christina Burk, www.christinaburkaba.comApplied Verbal BehaviorCure Autism Now, www.canfoundation.orgAn Autism Speaks website.Dana’s View from the Inside, www.danasview.netMessage board links and stories of recovery.Dan Marino’s Childnettv, www.childnet.tvDan Marino’s Foundation, www.danmarinofoundation.orgDefeat Autism Now, www.autism.com/ariARI, a non-profit organization, publishes the Autism Research Review International, a quarterlynewsletter covering biomedical and educational advances in Autism research.Developmental Delay Resources, www.devdelay.orgA nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children whohave developmental delays in sensory motor, language, social, and emotional areas. DDRpublicizes research into determining identifiable factors that would put a child at risk andmaintains a registry, tracking possible trends. DDR also provides a network for parents andprofessionals and current information after the diagnosis to support children with special needs.Do 2 Learn, www.do2learn.comOffers ASD information and picture schedules.