Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre
External Links to international resources
- M.I.N.D. Institute - USA -
The M.I.N.D. Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) is an international, multidisciplinary research organization, committed to excellence, collaboration and hope, striving to understand the causes and develop better treatments and ultimately cures for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Standing shoulder to shoulder, families, scientists, physicians, educators, and administrators are working together to unlock the mysteries of the mind.
- Autism Research Centre - UK - The mission of the ARC is to understand the biomedical causes of autism spectrum conditions, and develop new and validated methods for assessment and intervention. The ARC fosters collaboration between scientists in Cambridge University and outside, to accelerate this mission.
- Autism Research - Canada/USA -
Their mission is to work towards a better understanding of the causes, origins and effects of autism spectrum disorders, and the effects of treatment of persons with an ASD or a related disorder.
Through their research projects, seek to:
- uncover the different environmental and genetic factors that may contribute to the development of an ASD,
- identify subgroups of ASDs,
- develop methods for earlier and easier identification of an ASD, and
- identify and develop better treatment options for people with an ASD.
- International Society of Autism Research -
The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) is a scientific and professional organization devoted to advancing knowledge about autism spectrum disorders. To date, the Society's main task has been to run an annual scientific meeting - the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR). In addition to the annual meetings, INSAR has recently published the Society's research journal entitled "Autism Research". Their web page will be continually updated and expanded making it a useful informational portal for everyone concerned with ASD research.
- Autism Speaks - USA -
At Autism Speaks, the goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
They are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. They are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.
Autism Speaks. It's time to listen. - Autism Speaks - BLOG about the latest Autism Prevalence figures
- Baby Steps - Early Identification video - Early recognition of developmental disabilities such as autism is key for parents and providers. This video is part of a campaign to help parents measure their children's progress by monitoring how they play, learn, speak and act. (4.32 mins)
- Autism Centre of Excellence and Healthy Infant Development Laboratory - USA - This center is dedicated to understanding how brain structure and function contribute to the health and well-being of all children. Their studies aim to discover powerful brain biomarkers that will one day allow doctors and parents to identify babies at risk for developmental disorder.
- Interactive Autism Network - USA -
The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) is an innovative online project bringing together tens of thousands of people affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and hundreds of researchers in a search for answers. Individuals with ASD and their families can share information in a secure setting to become part of the largest online autism research effort in the United States. The data collected by IAN both facilitates scientific research and empowers community leaders to advocate for improved services and resources. In addition, anyone impacted by an ASD can become part of IAN's online community to stay informed about autism research and make their voices heard. Watch the IAN Parents Video, to find out more.
- The National Autistic Society - UK -
The NAS (UK) champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and aim to provide individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services that they can access, trust and rely upon and which can make a positive difference to their lives. Their website includes information about Autism and Aspergers syndrome, the NAS and its services and activites.
- The Canadian Autism Intervention Research Network (CAIRN) This group was started in 2001 by a group of researchers and clinicians who saw the need to involve parents, other professionals, and policy makers in the development of new ways of diagnosing and treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many treatments used to this day have little scientific evidence that they work, although there are treatments available that are backed by sound research. The CAIRN Web site was created so that knowledge about what works and what doesn’t could be communicated to as many people as possible. The CAIRN website continues to be a source of the latest and best evidence on autism for parents and others looking for quality information they can trust.
- Research Autism
- UK
This site is aimed at anyone with an interest in autism, including people with autism spectrum disorders, parents and carers, service providers and policy makers.
It has information about autism, the issues facing people with autism, and the interventions used to help them.