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Resources
There are many websites with detailed information on the disorders we are studying. The following is by no means a complete list of all relevant sites, but is meant to be a useful guide to families.
Autism
Autism Society of America
This site includes a thorough description of Autism including characteristics of the disorder, diagnosis, different types of autism and PDDs, behaviors of children with autism, and treatment methods.
Autism Center Patient Guide
Includes resources for parents such as suggested books and articles, and information on education and medication for individuals with autism.
National Institute of Mental Health Autism
This site has detailed information on autism. It includes comparisons of development in autism to normal development and examples of children with autism. It also provides symptom descriptions, treatment and intervention methods, and resources.
National Alliance for Autism Research
A national non-profit organization devoted to supporting biomedical research in autism and related disorders. This site provides information about research on autism.
Autism-PDD Resources Network
Complete information on Autism Spectrum Disorders, including background, diagnosis, treatments, parent resources, education, and forums.
Autism Web
Background information on autism, as well as information on education strategies, diet, recommended reading, and resources.
TEACCH
This is the TEACCH website which details information about their program. It includes approaches to teaching children with autism, as well as their research and training opportunities.
Online Asperger Syndrome
Information & Support
This site provides a great deal of information about Asperger syndrome and related disorders.
The Yale Child Study Center
This
site contains clinical information, research, and related links.
Autism Society of America
Ooops…wrong planet!
This site provides a long list of links about autism and related disorders. The site was created by a woman with Asperger’s syndrome, who has a son with Autism.
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Autism Support Groups
A number of the sites listed above contain links to resources and support groups. Two others include:
National Parent-to-Parent Network
Matches parents with other parents of children with similar conditions for information exchange and support.
PDD/Asperger Support
Support group in Connecticut.
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Tourette Syndrome Resources
Tourette’s Syndrome Association
This website has information on the disorder, current research and publications, treatment, and patient advocacy. Additionally, it has special sections for newly diagnosed patients and their families, and for children with TS.
Massachusetts chapter of the TSA
Provides links to other websites and support groups in the Boston area and throughout country.
Tourette Syndrome Online
Provides general information, suggested readings, education, and information on related disorders.
National Institutes of Health
Provides general information, as well as information on diagnosis and treatment.
Kids Health
Great website for kids with lots of information and support.
Tourette Syndrome "Plus"
This site is intended for patients, families, teachers and clinicians, and offers a broad array of information on living with Tourette’s syndrome. Information about medications, patient advocacy, support programs, summer camps for affected children, and support for parents and teachers can all be found here.
Tourette Syndrome Support
A large support network is found within this website, which offers support forums, mailing lists, newsletters, and chat lists. This site also offers information on reading lists, interesting facts about TS, and information on related disorders.
Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tourette Syndrome
This page gives diagnostic and treatment information for Tourette’s syndrome.
Society for Neuroscience
This links to a brief article discussing the underlying brain mechanisms believed to be associated with TS psychopathology.
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