The Autism Society of America web site is the largest national autism organization in the United States. You can find a local chapter near you through their web site. http://www.autism-society.org

Temple Grandin Lectures. The public can view lectures by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. on TED. Temple Grandin explains why The World Needs All Kinds of Minds in this 20-minute video. Dr. Temple Grandin, was diagnosed with autism as a child. She talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids. Be sure to keep watching at the end after everyone is finished applauding because she goes on to do a short Q&A.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/temple_grandin_the_world_needs_all_kinds_of_minds.html

Temple Grandin has several talks on TED. You can search on her name to find other lectures. Temple Grandin helps us better understand how individuals, who have autism, may experience the world because she has autism. If you haven’t seen the movie about her life, that is a must see movie. http://www.templegrandin.com/

Autism Link http://www.autismlink.com/
Signs and Symptoms of autism. Resources by state.

Autism Research Institute publishes the Autism Research Review International an newsletter that reports on research in many different areas of autism. You can find out how to describe at this web site and also obtain information about Defeat Autism Now (DAN) protocol. Includes helpful links. http://www.autism.com/ari/

http://www.peoplefinders.com/article-peoples-resource-guide-to-autism.aspx, includes a compiled list of autism related resources. Topics include information on subjects such as the history of autism, signs of autism, classifications, mechanisms, screening and diagnosing, methods of management, looking at the future, and the epidemiology of autism.

Beyond Autism is a parent run web site with links. Great Pooh graphics. http://trainland.tripod.com/

Autism Resources maintained by John Wobus has a comprehensive list of links to books about autism. http://www.autism-resources.com

Autism-PDD Resources Network web site contains resources and tools as well as helpful links which include adults with disabilities, education, social security, and articles about autism. http://www.autism-pdd.net

Kids and Canines: Service and Therapy Dogs for Children Diagnosed with Autism. For more information about becoming a recipient, call 813-558-5406 or visit http://www.kidsandcanines.org .

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html

Knowledge Path: Autism Spectrum Disorders prepared by Material and Health Child Library of the Georgetown University. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about ASD identification and intervention, and it includes resources about biomedical research into the causes of ASD; resources that address the communication, education, and vocational challenges of autism; and resources about autism's impact on family life. Separate sections identify resources about autism and environmental health research as well as those that address concerns about vaccines. This knowledge path for health professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers, and families will be updated periodically.
http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_autism.html

Wireless Window and Door Alarms - available at any hardware store. Inexpensive and easy to install and alarm sounds when contact is broken. (No website just go to the hardware store.)

Medical ID Bracelets - We purchased ours online at http://www.americanmedical-id.com . They have a sport band version that Max loves to wear. We included his name, autism and several phone numbers. They have different styles available depending on the child's sensory needs. I have also seen shoe ID tags for kids who won't wear bracelets.

Ion-Kids Wristband and Monitor - Wristags transmit a signal up to 350 feet when outdoors and up to 200 feet indoors. A handheld device allows parents to monitor up to four Wristags simultaneously. The specially designed, tamper- and water-resistant bracelet is worn by the child and contains a strong locking mechanism that cannot be easily opened without a key. Alarm sounds when child leaves transmission area. About $200. http://www.ion-kids.com .