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Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact a Connecticut Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

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Advocacy

Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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Public Policy

Become an advocate! Learn about current U.S. Legislation and take action.

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Connecticut

Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities

The Council speaks out on issues; educates communities, policymakers and service providers; and funds initiatives designed to create opportunities for inclusion in community life, reduce dependence on government services and restore citizen control over programs.


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Autism Waiver

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Education

Connecticut State Department of Education- Bureau of Special Education

State Education Resource Center

SERC is a nonprofit agency primarily funded by the Connecticut State Department of Education. SERC provides professional development and information dissemination in the latest research and best practices to educators, service providers and families throughout the state, as well as job-embedded technical assistance and training within schools, programs and districts.


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Community Resources

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center

CPAC is a statewide, nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, birth through age 26. It is committed to the idea that parents can be the most effective advocates for their children, given the confidence that knowledge and understanding of special education law and its procedures can bring.

Autism Spectrum Resource Center

The ASRC is a family-run, non-profit organization that serves individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their family members, and the professionals who work with them. We are committed to raising public awareness about ASD and devoted to empowering families and lessening their isolation. We are also dedicated to educating families, professionals and the general public to the many strengths that people with ASD have and to promote the respect they deserve.

CARE Alliance

CARE Alliance was established in May 2004 as a non-profit, donor-funded corporation dedicated to providing young children with autism, their families, caregivers and service providers intervention opportunities, as well as information and materials needed to develop, maintain and manage successful intensive intervention programs.


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Autism Source

To find more information in your state,
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Last updated: 22 January 2009

 
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