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Local Chapters

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 New York Autism Society chapter.

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

Advocacy

Advocates for Children of New York

Advocates for Children of New York, Inc., works in partnership with New York City's most impoverished and vulnerable families to secure quality and equal public education services. AFC works on behalf of children from infancy to age 21 who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure. AFC provides a full range of services: free individual case advocacy, technical assistance and training for parents, students and professionals about children's educational entitlements and due process rights in New York City.

Self-Advocacy Association of New York State

The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS), is a not-for profit, grassroots organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help create a person-centered and person-directed system of supports. To further this goal, the SANYS executive board supports self-advocates and self-advocacy groups regionally and statewide, encouraging them to speak for themselves individually and collectively.

Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

CQCAPD is charged with a variety of investigatory, advocacy and educational activities to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities, protect their rights and advocate for needed changes.

2008 State Autism Profiles - New York

The Advocacy Center- Partners in Policymaking

The Advocacy Center builds the capacity of individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for themselves, realize their personal goals, and make positive changes in their lives and communities. The Advocacy Center values diversity, individuality, choice, innovation and quality.


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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

NY State Department of Education

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Community Resources

Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association

AHA Association is a New York organization providing support and information for families, individuals and professionals affected by Asperger's Syndrome, high functioning autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD Albany) is a university-affiliated resource center that brings research and practice together in community settings. CARD Albany provides evidence-based training and support to families and professionals, and through ongoing research, contributes knowledge to the field of autism spectrum disorders. 

Center for Disability Rights

The Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR), is a not-for-profit, community-based advocacy and service organization for people with all types of disabilities.

Learning Disabilities Association of New York

LDA of NYC currently operates three main programs: the Learning Disabilities Helpline, Latino Outreach Program and Adult Support Group.

Los Niños Services

Los Niños Services is an award-winning, multilingual agency serving the developmental needs of young children and their families. We specialize in home- and community-based evaluations and services, parent/child groups, service coordination and training for early childhood professionals. Staff is comprised of experienced bilingual clinicians who pride themselves in being of great service to others. We serve all children and families in Westchester and New York City from all communities.

NY State Putting People First- NY State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Parent to Parent of New York State

Parent to Parent of New York State is a place where families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who serve them can meet and share information.

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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

The Autism Society welcomes your comments: If you would like to make a suggestion or share beneficial resources not included in this page, please click here to fill out our contact form.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009