Additional Autism Resources

Regional

Autism Society of WNY

The Autism Society of WNY provides support to parents and caregivers of individuals with autism through information and referral services, parent support meetings, and bi-annual workshops with the goal of meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY (DDAWNY)

The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York is a collaborative group of member voluntary agencies that provide services to people with developmental disabilities by assisting agencies to develop relationships, promote unified strategies, and share risks for the benefit of people with developmental disabilities.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Center at Oishei Children’s Outpatient Center

The Children’s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center at Oishei Children’s Outpatient Center provides medically-based, multidisciplinary evaluation and diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorders.

Parent Network of WNY

Parent Network of WNY is a not-for-profit agency that provides resources, workshops and support groups for families of individuals with special needs (birth through adulthood) and for professionals to assist families of individuals with disabilities to understand their family member’s disability and navigate the support service system.

New York State

New York State Education Department Office of Special Education

The Office of Special Education provides assistance to parents, advocacy groups, and schools related to services and programs for students with disabilities. Staff work together across various units to provide the most up to date policy and guidance, technical assistance, professional development, and monitoring to attain equal opportunities and positive results for students with disabilities across New York State.

New York State Education Department – Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES)

ACCES assists adults with a host of services to address education and employment needs.

New York State Department of Health

NYS health department disseminates information, regulation, and policy to prevent disease, promote health and protect the public from health problems and hazards.

New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program

The New York State Early Intervention Program offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) coordinates services for New York residents with developmental disabilities through direct services as well as a network of nonprofit service providing agencies.

Parent to Parent of New York State

Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide not-for-profit organization established to support and connect families of individuals with special needs. The 13 offices, located throughout NYS, are staffed by regional coordinators who are parents or close relatives of individuals with special needs.

National

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

An organization whose mission is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

American Academy of Pediatrics

The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults through development and dissemination of policy, advocacy, and education.

Autism Society of America

A national organization which advocates for individuals with autism, increases public awareness of the issues facing those affected by autism, and provides information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.

Association for Science in Autism Treatment

A national organization which disseminates scientifically sound information about evidence based treatment for autism and challenges unsupported or false information, and advocates for the use of scientific methods to guide treatment.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S.

Interactive Autism Network (IAN)

The IAN at Kennedy Krieger Institute was established to facilitate research that will lead to advancements in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders. The IAN Community is an online environment designed to act as an inviting library and meeting place where everyone concerned with autism spectrum disorders can learn more about autism research.

National Autism Center

The National Autism Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to disseminating evidence-based information about the treatment of autism spectrum disorder, promoting best practices, and offering comprehensive and reliable resources for families, practitioners, and communities.

Organization for Autism Research (OAR)

Led by family members of individuals with autism, the OAR funds applied research and disseminates information on social, educational, and treatment concerns to improve the quality of life for self-advocates, parents, caregivers, and professionals.

TheSpectrum.org
TheSpectrum.org is an educational initiative by the Council of Autism Service Providers with videos and other resources on early intervention, applied behavior analysis therapy, and more.

The Western New York Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (WNYRCASD) provides valuable information to parents, school district professionals, and human service providers who live with or serve children with autism spectrum disorder.

Check out more resources at the WNYRCASD.