Coping: A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome

http://www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/alistair/survival/survival.pdf

Autism Speaks

Research and advocacy organization, begun by family members, offers many resources, including tool kits, referrals, support for families, and more.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Self-Advocacy Booklet for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Self-advocacy workbook developed by autistic adults and The National Autistic Society (United Kingdom).

http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/adults-with-autism-or-asperger-syndrome/self-advocacy.aspx

Autism Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN)

“The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people. ASAN’s supporters include Autistic adults and youth, cross-disability advocates, and non-autistic family members, professionals, educators and friends…. Our activities include public policy advocacy, community engagement to encourage inclusion and respect for neurodiversity, quality of life oriented research, and the development of Autistic cultural activities.”

http://autisticadvocacy.org/

Autism Web: A Parent's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders

A community of parents interested in autism, Asperger's syndrome and pervasive developmental disorders. Includes articles, teaching methods, advice, and discussion forums.

http://www.autismweb.com/

The Autism Rights Movement

Article in the May 25, 2008 issue of New York Magazine, written by Andrew Solomon.

http://nymag.com/news/features/47225/

NICHCY: Information on Autism

Basic information on autism/PDD from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, including helpful links at the bottom of the page.

http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/autism

NIMH: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)

Information on autism and autism spectrum disorders from the National Institute of Mental Health. Includes the latest research, publications, blogs, and related information.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/index.shtml

Autism Research Centre

Research institute at Cambridge University (Great Britain) that focuses on autism, Asperger's and other pervasive developmental disorders.

http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/

Asperger's Syndrome Overview

Basic information on Asperger's Syndrome published on the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Web site.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm

Autism and Asperger Research Reports

Website providing latest research on autism and Asperger's Syndrome to parents, families and others.

http://aarr.stanford.edu/

Parentbooks

Website containing lists of books to assist parents with children who have mental illnesses or other challenges.

http://www.parentbooks.ca/Booklists.htm

Autism Society Homepage

Organization devoted to education and public awareness of autism, as well as assistance to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Resources include news, research, local chapters and other supports.

http://www.autism-society.org/

Resources for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism

Collection of websites, articles, books and videos for young people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism. Includes information on attending school and employment.

http://www.adnetonline.org/:/Papers/Guth%20Papers/AS%20resources%20for%20young%20adults2.pdf

OASIS: Online Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support

Web site dedicated to assisting adults and parents of children with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS). Includes research papers, support groups, clinicians, research projects, educational resources, message board/chat room, and contributions from individuals and families.

http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/