Disorders
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- OASIS@MAPP
- Includes research papers, support groups, clinicians, research projects, educational resources, message board/chatroom, and contributions from individuals and families.
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- NPR : Autism Movement Seeks Acceptance, Not Cures
- Story about autism self-advocacy groups that push for acceptance of the condition, not "cures". Much of the focus is on people with Asperger's. [12:26 streaming audio broadcast] (June 26, 2006)
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- NPR : Camp Teaches Autistic Children How to Fit In
- A summer camp in Washington, D.C. is teaching some people with mild forms of autism the social skills that come naturally to most people. NPR's Joseph Shapiro reports. [5:29 Realaudio broadcast] (August 16, 2004)
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- NPR : Michael John Carley on Asperger's Syndrome
- Carley is the executive director of GRASP, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership. In 2000, he and his then 4-year-old son were diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. GRASP works to educate the public about the disorder. (May 05, 2004)
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- NPR : Dr. Fred Volkmar on Asperger's Syndrome
- Terry Gross interviews Fred Volkmar. In the early 1990s, Volkmar led the team that helped develop the definition of autism used by the American Psychiatric Assoc. [32:06 streaming audio broadcast] (May 01, 2004)
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- NPR : Children's Book Writer and Illustrator Mark Haddon
- Haddon has written his first novel for adults, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The narrator of the story is an autistic teenager who is obsessed with Sherlock Holmes and who must prove his innocence when a neighborhood dog is killed. Haddon lives in England and teaches creative writing for the Arvon Foundation and for Oxford University. Terry Gross discusses the book with the author. [19:27 Realaudio broadcast] (June 26, 2003)
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- John Wobus' List of Books Concerning Autism
- Publishers and internet links. About 600 books on autism, listed by author, with brief descriptions.
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- Autism National Committee
- Autism advocacy organization dedicated to 'Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism' through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches.
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- Autism Link Page
- A compilation of links to autism-related sites all over the world, with short descriptions. [English, German, French, Spanish]
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- Autism Resources
- John Wobus' classic index of online information and resources on autism and asperger's symdrome. In addition to the list of links, the site has a FAQ memo and a bibliography.
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- Autism One Radio
- A worldwide, web-based radio station with shows dealing with the care, treatment, and recovery of children with autism. Provides links to archived broadcasts.
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- Autism Spectrum News
- A source for science-based information, education, advocacy, and resources in the community.
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- Looking Up
- A 40-page international monthly newsletter. Research findings, news, and views from the world of autism.