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AUTISM SOCIETY CHAPTERS
Arizona
Northern Arizona Chapter of the Autism Society of America (NAzASA) We are a Northern Arizona group dedicated to increasing public awareness and providing support to family members and individuals with autism spectrum disorders within the Northern Arizona region.
California
Bakersfield, CA Kern Autism Network C/O Ramona Puget 15401 Lake Berryessa Court www.kernautism.org February 27, 2009 Conference
Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley CA Our California chapter is an all volunteer organization. Your support helps us provide education, advocacy, support and awareness. Contact: Rita Rubin ca-longbeach@autismsocietyofamerica.org
Inland Empire Autism Society of California IEASA of California is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services and support for the Inland Empire, CA. Beth Burt [ieasa@sbcglobal.net]
San Diego All Out For Autism 2009 April 4, 2009 The San Diego County Chapter of the Autism Society of America (SDASA) is proud to announce that we are going “All Out for Autism! – Flamenco Nights” for our 9th Annual fundraiser benefiting Camp I CAN (Camp Including Children with Autism Now). We invite you to enjoy a night of scrumptious food, exciting silent & live auctions, great raffle prizes, and fantastic Flamenco dancing all while supporting a great cause! Even if you can’t join us in person that night, please consider other ways to show your support for our one of a kind camp for children and teens with autism.
Georgia
Autism Society of Georgia
ASA-GGC is the leading voice and resource of the Georgia Autism Community in education, advocacy, services, research, and support.
Louisana
Bayou Chapter Autism Society of America Morgan City, Louisana The mission of the Bayou Chapter of the Autism Society is to promote and advocate for the general welfare of persons with autism, to support the families of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and to raise awareness of all aspects of autism which affect the families.
Maryland
Harford ASA County Chapter
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability with symptoms typically appearing during the first three years of life. Autism Spectrum Disorders are neurobiologically-based and encompass a wide range of disabilities that affect communication, social skills, and behavior.
Michigan
Michigan Resource fir in Mt. Pleasant, MI on 4/25/09, Spring Expo in Oakland County on 5/16/09, and walk/run on 5/9/09 in Lansing, MI. Kira Rockman, Information Coordinator Autism Society of Michigan 1213 Center Street, Suite B Lansing, MI 48906
Minnesota
Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) The Autism Society of Minnesota exists to enhance the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. AuSM seeks to realize its mission through education support, collaboration, and advocacy
New York
Hudson Valley New York Chapter, Stone Ridge, NY The Hudson Valley Autism Society is a group of parents and service providers committed to helping the Autism Community of the Hudson Valley.
White Plains, NY Kristin Smith | Technology Coordinator The Wakeman Agency & Indulgence Events 445 Hamilton Avenue #1102 White Plains, NY 10601 www.thewakemanagency.com Sensation to Emotion Conference March 2 - 3, 2009
Ohio
Autism Society of Dayton, Ohio Our mission is to provide Support, Education, Advocacy, and Acceptance to the families of those affected by Autism in the greater Dayton area.
Wisconsin Bridge the Gap, Inc. for Autism Walk/Run and Bake sale June 14th, 2009 in Oconomowoc WI, N6131 Hwy 47-55 Shawano WI 54166 PH: 715-524-5327 Nicole Crawford www.bridgethegapwi.org
BOOKS
Stress Free Kids offers children’s books, CDs, and curriculums designed to help children manage anxiety, stress, and anger while promoting self-esteem and peaceful sleep.
CAMPS
Friendship Ventures Is a non-profit agency that creates unique educational, recreational and social opportunities for people of all ages with mental and physical developmental disabilities. We also offer conference and retreat services and professional team-building programs to the communities we serve. 2008 and 2009 Friendship ventures purchased 500 bracelets to be used at their camps. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Friendship-Ventures-Official-Page/62543732935?ref=nf
COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING PRODUCTS
Adaptivation provides a wide range of Communication Devices and Switch solutions that make learning fun and interesting. Visit www.adaptivation.com for product details and for fun and useful ideas on how to use our equipment with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Augmentative Resources, Inc. PO Box 2586 Haines City, Florida 33845-2586 www.augresources.com - cmillerslp@aol.com - Sell the I need help.® Communication Bracelets.
What is Autism Hangout?
AUTISM HANGOUT is an online discussion forum that reports news, complies facts and community-submitted personal experiences andinvites ongoing discussion to discover insights on how best to deal with the daily challenges of autism.
Autismshop.com is the online home of the Autism Resource Network, a one-of-a-kind Book Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them. We are a Minnesota nonprofit corporation.
Brain Works, Brain & Auditory Training Tomatis-based auditory training stimulates and trains the auditory, sensory, motor, communication, emotional and reasoning areas of the brain. Improvements are frequently observed in sensitivities to sound and touch, social interest, eating, mood, ability to transition, auditory comprehension, desire to communicate, awareness of the environment, reading, math, imaginary play, coordination and attention span. See our website for various auditory and brain training products for home training. You can also come to Gainesville, FL for auditory training at our center.
Creative Communicating is dedicated to creating fun , simple and universally accessible resources for communication, early literacy and creativity in young children with disabilities.
Disability Scoop is the premier source for developmental disability news. Created by two professional journalists, Michelle Diament and Shaun Heasley, Disability Scoop gathers articles from across the Web and publishes original content on education, health, law, life and money issues affecting those with disabilities and the people who care for them.
SayitwithSymbols.com – Your first stop for no-tech, low tech supports, ideas and resources to help children and adults
communicate using visuals and picture symbols. Find cards and gifts for educators and therapists too!
Our Creative Minds Inc. We are an Autism and Special Needs store that caters to sensory needs but also include many other products that our customers need to help their children.
The Logan ProxTalker uses Sound Tags encoded with a unique identification code. The Logan ProxTalker can hold more than 10,000 words.
Jill Duffy, President Reading Rocks 1-877-730-9676 Duffy's Educational Resources, Inc. PO Box 550537 Jacksonville, FL 32255
www.specialfriendsonline.com is a free unique worldwide social networking website for people with Learning Disabilities and their parents, careers and volunteers. We aim to open the world of the internet while communicating in a safe, fun and interactive way. Safety and security are our main priority and we want to
create a safe haven for friendships to grow. We will provide a safe and secure environment for members to keep in touch with old friends and make new friends, to chat, play games and share inspirational stories with people who really understand them. We have also devised a method of communication called Smiley Talk where people who may experience problems spelling or using a keyboard can chat to each other using smiley face icons and preset questions/answers. (There is a short BBC report on the homepage) Parents, careers and volunteers we will provide you with the tool to contact other families that will enable you to take the unknown out of the challenges that you may meet on a daily basis. We will provide parents/carers with the opportunity to share their inspirational stories and experiences, find useful links and the opportunity to chat to other people. They can also discuss their concerns and goals and share their positive stories and rewards with others who would be grateful for their advice.
Talking with Baby was created to help parents, grandparents, caregivers and educators learn American Sign Language and at the same time teach sign to babies while reading stories about everyday events.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Accelerations Educational Software
Activity Trainer (AT) is a software package that teaches skills covering academics, daily living, communication, recreation, social, and vocational. Research shows that many individuals with autism are visual learners and learn much more quickly with video modeling over live modeling. The AT makes this powerful teaching method practical for school and home. There are free trials and the package is reasonably priced.
Discrete Trial (DT) Trainer was created to teach individuals with autism by using ABA methods on the computer. The package allows even very low functioning learners to usually become independent learners on at least some of what we need them to know. The DT Trainer covers concepts in receptive language, early academics, and life skills and is for learners developmentally from 2 to 9 years old. There are free trials and the package is reasonably priced.
COMPACT DISC
The Electronic Auditory Stimulation effect (EASe) audio CD series is the original disc based auditory intervention program.
DIETARY MEAL PLANS/SPECIALTY FOODS
Alternative Cook, LLC™ Cooking Instruction DVDs - Gluten & Dairy-Free / Allergy Free
www.celinalfoods.com Single Serve Microwaveable bread and cake mixes, pasta, instant gravy and soup base are perfect for foodservice and emergency supplies.
Houston Enzymes specializes in digestive enzyme products and formulate products for the special needs of children and adults.
Tailor Made Nutrition
was developed to address the growing demand for healthy, gluten free and allergen free foods. At Tailor Made Nutrition we have raised the bar for selection and service. Many experts agree, if you suffer from chronic health problems, to consider a gluten free diet. Our goal is to make grocery shopping easier and to save you valuable time. Our trained staff has many years of experience cooking, shopping, and living gluten free. We also offer a selection of multisensory items for those with special needs. The concept of this unique store/cinic is intended to offer individuals with food allergies and sensitivities an extensive selection of gluten free and hypoallergenic products. Many experts agree, if you suffer from chronic health problems, to consider a gluten free diet. info@tailormadenutrition.com
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND SOFTWARE
Autismshop.com is the online home of the Autism Resource Network, a one-of-a-kind Book Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them. We are a Minnesota nonprofit corporation.
Beacon-ridge.com We specialize in unique classroom materials, office supplies, and customer service.
Our Creative Minds Inc. We are an Autism and Special Needs store that caters to sensory needs but also include many other products that our customers need to help their children.
Jill Duffy, President Reading Rocks 1-877-730-9676 Duffy's Educational Resources, Inc. PO Box 550537 Jacksonville, FL 32255
GAMES, JEWELRY AND TOYS FOR CHILDREN
Augmentative Resources, Inc. PO Box 2586 Haines City, Florida 33845-2586 www.augresources.com - cmillerslp@aol.com - Sell the I need help.® Communication Bracelets.
Autismshop.com is the online home of the Autism Resource Network, a one-of-a-kind Book Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with ASD and those who love, care for, and educate them. We are a Minnesota nonprofit corporation.
Fizz Brain: Quality Learning Games by Real Classroom Teachers http://fizzbrain.com/
Love 2 Have for UK.co Bracelets from hand crafted bracelets including mens bracelets, gold bracelets, sterling silver bracelets and diamond bracelets.
Our Creative Minds Inc. We are an Autism and Special Needs store that caters to sensory needs but also include many other products that our customers need to help their children.
WonderBaby.org deserve only the best - and that doesn't always mean the most expensive! We often review products that have worked well for us, from strollers to forks, car seats to bibs, and we'll feature those products here in our store.
GLUTEN-FREE COMPANIES
Alternative Cook, LLC™ Cooking Instruction DVDs - Gluten & Dairy-Free / Allergy Free
American Celiac Society PO Box 23455, New Orleans, LA 70183-0455 www.americanceliacsociety.org
The Gluten Intolerance Group®, also known as GIG®, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded by private donations; proceeds from memberships, the sale of products and our educational resources. 85% or more of our revenue is used to support our programs. We are led by a Board of Trustees, and GIG's Medical Advisory Board approves all education materials. The mission of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America® (GIG) is to provide support to persons with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other gluten sensitivities, in order to live healthy lives.
Tailor Made Nutrition
was developed to address the growing demand for healthy, gluten free and allergen free foods. At Tailor Made Nutrition we have raised the bar for selection and service. Many experts agree, if you suffer from chronic health problems, to consider a gluten free diet. Our goal is to make grocery shopping easier and to save you valuable time. Our trained staff has many years of experience cooking, shopping, and living gluten free. We also offer a selection of multisensory items for those with special needs. The concept of this unique store/cinic is intended to offer individuals with food allergies and sensitivities an extensive selection of gluten free and hypoallergenic products. Many experts agree, if you suffer from chronic health problems, to consider a gluten free diet. info@tailormadenutrition.com
Gluten Free Certification Organization™:
Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program®:
Mary’s Gone Crackers
is committed to manufacturing the best tasting wheat-free and gluten-free baked goods using thehighest quality, organically grown ingredients.”
Teen Advocates for Gluten Sensitivity: http://site.tagsatgig.org/
HEALTH CARE AND TREATMENT MATERIALS
Merion Publications Inc., http://company.monster.com/merion/ , is the company behind the popular ADVANCE Newsmagazines, publisher of 31
publications and multiple Web sites, and host of more than 30 Job Fairs and CE Events serving over 1.7 million healthcareprofessionals across the nation. http://shop.advanceweb.com/ We carry more than 4,000 different products for over 50 medical and allied healthcare specialties. ADVANCE Newsmagazines - Advance Healthcare Shop - www.advanceweb.com - 3100 Horizon Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 - Sell the I need help.® Communication Bracelets.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
New Beginnings Nutritionals dietary supplements A complete line of allergen-free, potent and pure nutritional supplements specially formulated for children with autism.
HUMAN SERVICES
LAWYERS
ORGANIZATIONS
Closing The Gap is an organization that focuses on assistive technology for Children and Adults with Special Needs. 26th Annual Closing The Gap Conference 'Assistive Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation' October 14-18, 2008 Minneapolis, MN For more information, contact Closing The Gap.
Pathways Development Learning Center
We strive to provide parents with family-focused, developmentally appropriate options for innovative, research-based interventions which address the neurology of Autism and related disorders. Currently we provide Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) and HANDLE program consultation for clients all over the world.
United States Women of Today The United States Women of Today was established in 1985, and currently has 16 states and over 3,600 members across the nation. The purpose of this organization is to encourage, foster and support the growth and establishment of state and local members.
OCCUPATION THERAPY
Make-the-grade-ot Through my pages I hope to share with you, a little about Occupational Therapy and my love of it. I've seen many children benefit from the help over the years.
OUT REACH PROGRAMS
Autism Blessings
The Center for Inclusive Child Care, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN The Center for Inclusive Child Care mission is to create promote and support pathways to successful inclusive care for all children. The project is a comprehensive resource network for inclusive early childhood, school age programs, and providers.
PHARMACEUTICALS AND NUTRICEUTICALS
PUBLISHERS
RESOURCES
Autism Resources - For Sale & Services Autism-related items for sale on the net
Hanson Communication Services, LLC Whittier, CA To provide quality training and support to individuals with severe communication impairments so that their lives are enhanced by communication and they have a means of communication to actively participate in their lives, and community.
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
is a Therapeutic Intervention Agency that provides ABA services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We have over 15 years experience serving children special needs. ABLG is an accredited agency and certified by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Randolph, MA http://www.bostonhigashi.org/ Boston Higashi School, Inc. is the international program serving children and young adults with autism. Our philosophy is based upon the world-renowned tenets of Daily Life Therapy® developed by the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan.
Cima Studios No limits Kickboxing, Martial Arts
SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING
2000.00 dollars left to a person with a disability will disqualify that individual for some of the vital government benefits being received. Don't let this happen to your love one. We will show you free of charge how to avoid this serious mistake. Eppy Financial Group, Inc. 000 Corporate Dr 7th Flr Fort Lauderdale Fl 33334 1-888-563-3779 We service people through out the United States.
SPEECH AND HEARING DEVICES
TRAINING