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URL: http://www.autism-society.org/
Proper Citation: Autism Society of America (RRID:SCR_007401)
Description: ASA, the nations leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. :Founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism, ASA is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism. Through its strong chapter network, ASA has spearheaded numerous pieces of state and local legislation, including the 2006 Combating Autism Act, the first federal autism-specific law. ASAs website is one of the most visited websites on autism in the world and its quarterly journal, Autism Advocate, has a broad national readership. ASA also hosts the most comprehensive national conference on autism, attended by 2000 people each year. Our information and referral team, our program staff, and our strong chapter presence serve thousands of families each year who are searching for help in their journey with autism. :ASAs national office is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. ASA is a member and chapter organization whos national Board of Directors is composed of democratically elected members and appointed members. We are proud to be one of the few organizations to have members with autism serving as active board directors. ASAs Panel of Professional Advisors sets the standards for our Options Policy that governs our practices, and we are proud to count the top professional experts in autism on our PPA. ASAs Panel of People on the Spectrum of Autism Advisors is a first-of-its-kind advisory panel comprised solely of individuals with autism, who help ASA staff create programs and services that will advocate for the rights of all people with autism to live fulfilling, interdependent lives. :Each year, people with autism, families and professionals volunteer thousands of hours to help ASA achieve its mission of serving all those affected by autism. To each and every one of you, thank you :
Abbreviations: ASA
Synonyms: ASA
Resource Type: nonprofit organization
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