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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 North Dakota Autism Society chapter.

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

Advocacy

North Dakota Disabilities Advocacy Consortium

NDDAC is a group of North Dakota organizations interested in advocating for public policy that benefits North Dakotans with disabilities and their families.

North Dakota Protection and Advocacy

*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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2008 State Autism Profiles - North Dakota

Partners in Policymaking

The Partners in Policymaking Program is a leadership training program designed for adults with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. The program teaches leadership skills and the process of developing positive partnerships with elected officials and other individuals who make policy decisions about services.

North Dakota State Council for Developmental Disabilities

The Council advocates for policy changes that promote choice, independence, productivity and inclusion for all North Dakotans with developmental disabilities. The Council supports projects and activities that maximize opportunities in these areas for consumers and families.


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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction- Special Education


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Community Resources

North Dakota Department of Human Services

Family Voices of North Dakota

Family Voices, a national, grassroots network of families and friends, advocates for health-care services that are family-centered, community-based, comprehensive, coordinated and culturally competent for all children and youth with special health-care needs; promotes the inclusion of all families as decision makers at all levels of health care; and supports essential partnerships between families and professionals.

Pathfinder Parent Center

Pathfinder Parents Center is North Dakota's statewide Parent Training & Information Center (PTI) for families of children and youth with all manner of disabilities from birth through 26 years. We serve all North Dakota families of children with disabilities through individual assistance, training and a lending library. Parents can find publications, workshops and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment and other services for their children with disabilities. We also offer this information and training to educators and related service professionals.

Red River Valley Asperger Network

This network is an inclusive center providing free and comprehensive direct services to individuals with AS, PDD-NOS and HFA, and their families. Our services also include community education, outreach, professional training and public policy advocacy so that individuals and their families are empowered.

Great Plains Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment Program

The Great Plains Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment Program provides training, research, diagnostic and treatment services to North Dakota children and youth suspected or diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.


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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