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You will find the following group of links on this page:

Autism Links
Public Schools
Preschools
Sports
Agencies
Autism & Safety
Therapy-Related Sites
Diet
Camps
Therapy Services
Diagnostic Facilities
Special Eduction Law
Sensory Gifts

Autism Links:

Educating Children with Autism Online Book This is an online book, available free through the National Academies Press. It provides a good, solid overview of how the public education system sees children with autism and their families--and provides some insight into perceived "best practices".

United States Department of Education It's a chore to plow through the Department of Education's many documents about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But all the information is right here: the act itself, its regulations, info about upcoming informational sessions, toolkits, funding information, in fact, if you're seriously interested in special education and the law, you'll need this site!

Autism Society of America A leading source of information and referral on Autism.

National Autism Association Dedicated to advocate, educate, and empower by raising public and professional awareness of autism spectrum disorders.

Autism Research Institute primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.

Future Horizons World leader in Autism, Asperger's and PDD publications.

Autism Today An online source for the latest Autism and Asperger's Syndrome resources and information.

CAN Foundation This group is committed to accelerating biomedical research in autism through research, education and outreach.

National Center for Learning Disabilities While not strictly speaking, an autism site, the National Center for Learning Disabilities has compiled a terrific special education resource. LD News, a free newsletter from the Center, addresses specific topics like assistive technology. Parents are also encouraged to submit questions. A good place to turn for concrete information on particular subjects.

Center for the Study of Autism This site contains educational and research materials.

MAAP Services a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).

Defeat Autism Now Created by Autism Research Institute by selecting physicians and scientists to share information and ideas to Defeat Autism Now!

Center for Disease Control National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; Autism Information Center.

Council for Exceptional Children The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.

Aspires an on-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autistic spectrum.

O.A.S.I.S. "On-line Asperger Syndrome Information and Support"; research papers and descriptions of Asperger Syndrome.

National Institute of Mental Health "Working to improve mental health through biomedical
research on mind, brain, and behavior".

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities This huge site includes a terrific state-by-state resource list of service organizations, educational organizations, parent groups and resources. Its database can also steer you to publications, people and advocacy groups across the United States.

Dan Marino's Childnet TV a first-of-its-kind Internet TV channel dedicated to autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities. This is a free resource for parents and professionals, which broadcasts interactive programs 24/7.

Autism One started by a small group of parents of children with autism to address three areas: education, advocacy, and fundraising. A web-based, autism, radio station with over 45 programs devoted to helping children with autism.

Son-Rise Program The Son-Rise Program® , a powerful, effective and totally unique treatment for children and adults challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Asperger's Syndrome , and other developmental difficulties.

AutismSpot.com The fastest growing FREE online resource for the global autism community. AutismSpot uses streaming video to provide the latest in education and information by providing expert videos, blogs, forums and the latest news dedicated to the global autism community.

Natural Learning Concepts All the items on this site are used for teaching a child with Autism, PDD-NOS, High Functioning Autism, Asperger's, speech and language delay, mild autism, special needs,Autism Spectrum Disorder, special education. Specializing in the treatment of Autism using ABA Therapy, social stories for Autism, early intervention, tools for Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, verbal behavior, teaching a child with Autism, Autism Spectrum, and Autism teaching tools.

Local Public School Websites:

Fayetteville
Springdale
Rogers
Bentonville
Gravette
Siloam Springs
Pea Ridge
Farmington
Lincoln
Prairie Grove
Benton County School of the Arts
Decatur
Eureka Springs

Local Preschool Services for Developmentally Delayed Children:

Benton County Sunshine School
Meyer Pediatric Center
Richardson Center
UAMS Centers for Children

Sports for Kids with Special Needs:

Champs League

Agency Websites:

Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Social Security Administration
Arkansas Support Network
Arkansas School Information Site
Arkansas Department of Education
C.I.R.C.U.I.T.
Arkansas Yellow Pages
Parent Training & Information Centers
Arkansas Disability Coalition
Arkansas Governor's Developmental Disability Council (DDC)

Autism & Safety Issues:

Project Lifesaver
Police and Autism

Speech Fun
Speaking of Speech
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
The Light House Project
The Sensory Side
Kid's OT
Occupational Therapy and Autistic Children
OT Exchange
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Rocky Creek Horses Help
Coleman Vision Improvement Center
Assistance Dogs International, Inc.
Endless Pawsabilities of Arkansas

Enzymes
Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet

Local Camps:

Camp Aldersgate
Camp Determination
Camp Black Hawk
Camp Carpe Diem

Complete Listing of camps Nationwide

Cross Therapy
contact: Melinda Lunn
237 Millsap, Ste 7
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 582-2740
(479) 582-2746 (fax)

Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Therapy Services
contact: Sheila Wilkerson
2705 SE G Street, Ste 1
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 273-2345
(479) 273-9391 (fax)

Mercy Kids
Mercy Health Center Outpatient Physical Medicine
3101 SE 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-6084
(479) 986-6107 (fax)

Hope for Tomorrow Pediatric Foundation
The Autism Center of Northwest Arkansas
91 E. Neal Street
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-HOPE

Archway Therapy Services
125 West Sunbridge Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 587-9201

R.A.I.S.E. (Resources in Autism Interventions and Services for Education), LLC
contact: Tracy Allison
3207 Brad
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 927-2781
(479) 530-6108

Adaptive Dance & Movement Classes
for children with special needs
contact: Tina Kacirek
(479) 659-0912
Dance Studio:
8554 McNeilly Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 464-9973
information & registration forms in pdf

Schmieding Developmental Center: (479) 750-0125
WellSpring Health Care

Wright's Law
About Autism Law
Reed Martin
Arkansas Disability Rights Center
Autism Education Network
No Child Left Behind and Special Education Law

Sensory Gift Ideas:

www.pfot.com
www.beyondplay.com
www.integrationscatalog.com
www.ozmofun.com

Click here for additional contact information compiled by the Arkansas Governor's Developmental Disability Council in Little Rock.

If you know of other good sites, please email us.