Pervasive Developmental Disorders

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association(ASHA)

Professional, scientific, and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Offers public information about a wide range of speech, language, and hearing disabilities in both children and adults.

Autism National Committee (AUTCOM)

Works to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.

Autism Research Institute (ARI)

Conducts research and disseminates research-based information on the cause, prevention, and treatment of autism and related disorders.

MAAP Autism Spectrum Coalition

Provides information, advice, and networking to families of more advanced individuals affected by the autism spectrum, including autism, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder. Publishes a quarterly newsletter.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

National Institute of Child Health and Human Information Resource Center

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

National Institute on Deafness and OtherCommunication Disorders Information Clearinghouse