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.
301-296-8700; 800-638-8255; TTY 301-296-5650
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville,
MD 20850
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.
Conducts research and disseminates research-based information on the cause, prevention, and treatment of autism and related disorders.
619-281-7165; 833-281-7165
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego,
CA 92116
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.
800-695-0285; 202-884-8200
U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
1825 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 700
Washington,
DC 20009
800-370-2943; 888-320-6942 (TTY)
P.O. Box 3006
Rockville,
MD 20847
301-443-4513; 866-615-6464; 866-415-8051 (TTY)
National Institutes of Health, DHHS
6001 Executive Blvd. Rm. 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda,
MD 20892-9663
800-241-1044; 800-241-1055 (TTY)
1 Communication Avenue
Bethesda,
MD 20892-3456