Autism Spectrum Center|New England & National Resources

• Asperger/Autism Network: Resources and services specific to individuals who present with a “high functioning” autism profile.
• The Arc of Massachusetts: Has locations throughout the state offering support and resources.
• Institute for Community Inclusion: Information about job training for individuals approaching adulthood.
• Jewish Family and Children’s Services: Provides a wide range of services, from educational advocacy to job coaches (some are fee based).
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS): Massachusetts state agency offering support to individuals with developmental delay or autism and their families. In adulthood they are responsible for setting up day and/or residential programming.
• Massachusetts Autism Support Centers: Seven regional centers offer support and education to families.
• Massachusetts Autism Commission: Information on programs and services for individual with autism.
• Federation for Children with Special Needs: Offers support, training and resources to parents of children with any special needs.
• Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission: Offers support and information about job training for individual with disabilities
• Massachusetts Sibling Support Network: Helps you link with local sibling support providers and programs

Resources in New England

• New Hampshire
• Maine
• Vermont
• Rhode Island
• Connecticut

National autism resources

• American Academy of PediatricsAutism Spectrum Disorder
• Autism Research Institute
• Autism Science Foundation
• Autism Speaks
• Autism Society of America
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Information Center
• Child Development & Early Intervention
• National Autism Center
• National Institute of Mental Health