Resources

Autism Society of America         

http://www.autism-society.org/

Autism Society of America is the largest grassroots autism advocacy organization and was founded in 1965. They provide valuable information on autism, educate the public, support current research, and advocate for individuals with autism and their families. They host one of the most comprehensive national conferences on autism every year.

NM Autism Society        

http://nmautismsociety.org/

This is the website for the New Mexico branch of the Autism Society of America.

Autism Speaks          

https://www.autismspeaks.org/

Autism Speaks is an organization that is dedicated to raising money and funding the latest research in autism, advocating for individuals with autism and their families, increasing public awareness, and providing useful resources for families and the public. The website has a lot of useful information and resources.  

Parents Reaching Out        

http://parentsreachingout.org/

Parents Reaching Out is a non-profit organization that strives to help families and children with disabilities have the best possible outcomes. They provide individualized support to families and assist families in advocating for their loved ones and making informed decisions.    

Disability is Natural Perspective         

www.disabilityisnatural.com

This is Kathie Snow’s official website. She is the one who started writing about and coined the term “disability is natural”. It explains the “disability is natural” perspective. 

Neurodiversity

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/my-life-aspergers/201310/what-is-neurodiversity

Informative article written by an individual with autism about his perspective on what neurodiversity is.