Support Groups

Ahead with Autism
Dedicated to raising awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, improving the lives of individuals afflicted by Autism and educating professionals worldwide. Free video, "The Different Shades of Autism".
http://aheadwithautism.com/

Aspies for Freedom
Support group building an autistic culture and bringing aspies/autistics together to help oppose abusive therapies.
http://www.aspiesforfreedom.com/

Autism and Vaccinations Support Group
A group for parents, victims, siblings, or anyone who is touched by this mysterious disorder. We share therapy ideas and discuss the vaccination angle to autism.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/autism_and_vaccinations

Autism Association for Overseas Families
Support groups for expatriate families with a child with an autistic spectrum disorder.
http://www.aaof.info

Autism Community Connection
Support group in Naperville Illinois - resources, forum, online newsletter, and links.
http://www.autismcommunityconnection.com

Autism Friends
Support resource site for families. Features family stories, message boards, and chat rooms as well as links to sites for services and local support.
http://www.communityzero.com/autismfriends

The Autism Home Page Community
Information on autism, related disorders, and behavior management.
http://groups.msn.com/TheAutismHomePage

Autism Info.com
Provides information to parents, doctors, teachers, tutors, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about autism and autism spectrum disorders.
http://www.autisminfo.com

Autism Link
Online information on events, news, seminars, conferences, where to find help, support groups, and early intervention.
http://www.autismlink.com

Autism Network International
An autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for autistic people.
http://ani.autistics.org/

Autism USA
Community for parents, caregivers and educators of people with autism.
http://www.autismusa.net

Autism-Comorbidity
Online group and mailing list for people who have, or are related to someone who has, an autistic spectrum disorder and one or more other disabilities or health conditions.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/autism-comorbidity

Autistic Society
Support community for parents and families, news, photo-art gallery, information and interactive features.
http://www.autisticsociety.org

BBB Autism
Positive support and information regarding autism, pdd, asperger's and all disorders under the spectrum. Siblings, spouses, ABA and other therapies, IEPs, Beginner's Guide to Autism, message board and online club.
http://www.bbbautism.com

Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!)
Educates parents and physicians about biomedically-based treatement options through semi-annual conferences.
http://www.danconference.com/

Defeat Autism with Great Success
Support group for parents with children affected by autistic spectrum disorders, including autism, high functioning autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Hyperlexia.
http://geocities.com/dawgs085/

Extreme Enthusiasts
Promoting the bug hobby and increasing autism awarness. Using creepy creatures in order to introduce and educate the public about this lifelong disorder. Educational and family oriented.
http://www.xnism.com/

For Autistic Kids Foundation
Organization feature events and sponsor information to raise funds to broaden public awareness and understanding of autism and for the research of early detection.
http://www.forautistickids.com

Hide and Seek Special Needs Support Group
Parent led support group for Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
http://www.geocities.com/penky03/hide_and_seek.html

Interactive Autism Network
Designed to link researchers and families together through an online support community.
http://www.ianproject.org/

MCASA: Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of the Autism Society of America
Advocacy, information referral and support.
http://www.autismmontgomerycounty.com/

Open Doors
A information/support group for parents and teachers of Asperger's and high functioning autistic children in Southern California's Inland Empire.
http://www.opendoorsnow.org/

Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome Contact Group
Support, advice and information to anyone involved with an individual diagnosed with PDA, a pervasive developmental disorder related to autism.
http://www.pdacontact.org.uk

The Spectrum Club
Club for adolescents witrh Asperger Syndrome.
http://www.thesummit.co.uk/spectrumclub/

TogetherForAutism.org
Community site and message board bringing together people together who are affected by autism.
http://www.togetherforautism.org

University Students With Autism And Asperger's Syndrome
Support and resources for students with autistic spectrum conditions in higher education. Advice on attending school and getting a job.
http://www.users.dircon.co.uk/~cns/index.html

Unlocking Autism
A Christian awareness and education organization. Offers links to related sites, news and articles.
http://www.unlockingautism.org

Wrong Planet
Online community and resource for those with Asperger's Syndrome.
http://www.wrongplanet.net