The Center for Spectrum Services is a recognized leader in our community for educating children with autism… I am pleased that they are taking the initiative to expand their programs to serve the growing number of children on the autistic spectrum. Beverly Allyn, Coordinator
Children with Special Needs, Dutchess County Department of Health
Links of interest

NYACTS
NYACTS is a website designed to provide current information on New York State services and supports for individuals with autism. An Interagency Task Force on Autism has helped to ensure that state agencies are working together to assist individuals and families struggling with ASD.

GRASP
What makes GRASP unique, other than its proven seven year-old support group network, its educational outreach, and its use as an informational clearinghouse on issues relating to the autism spectrum, are the stipulations GRASP must adhere to in accordance with our bylaws — that the Executive Director, 100% of the Advisory Board, and 50% of the Board of Directors of GRASP must be diagnosed with either Autism, Aspergestrong>r Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

O.A.S.I.S.
O.A.S.I.S.: Online Aspergers information and support  for parents and professionals.
including the latest news in the AS world and a message board.

TEACCH

The North Carolina statewide service, research and training program for persons with autism and their families. This Home Page features articles and information from TEACCH faculty and staff, material from the Autism Society of North Carolina, and other items of interest on autism.

Autism Society of America
Serving the needs of individuals with autism and their families. This site is a clearing house providing advocacy, education, public awareness, and research information.

Hudson Valley Autism Society
Who are we? We are parents, grandparents and educators of children, teens and adults on the autistic spectrum in New York's scenic Hudson Valley who have banned together to make a difference for those affect by PDD, autism and other Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We also provide support and education for others who may have occasion to interact with and/or otherwise be touched by these children, teens and adults.

Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
To receive a list of local organizations, including some of those listed above, you may contact the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities by phone , (800) 695-0285 and request the "state resource sheet" for your state or visit its web site www.nichcy.org

First Signs
First Signs® is dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders. You can identify early warning signs with... First Signs Screening Kit; On the Spectrum Video; Key Social, Emotional and Communication Milestones Wall Chart.

The Autism Resource Center
Dedicated to providing comprehensive information, evaluation, and advocacy services to individuals with autism, their families, friends, teachers, physicians, health professionals and concerned members of the Hudson Valley (Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Ulster, Orange, Dutchess) community.

Medline Plus
Trusted Health Information for You" from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

Child-Autism-Parent Cafe
Practical ways to help, plan and manage daily living with autism.