AANE helps Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives by providing individuals, families, and professionals with education, community, and support in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.
Autism Research Institute (ARI) works to support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education. Established in 1967 by psychologist and renowned father of modern autism research Dr. Bernard Rimland, ARI continues to pioneer in research, outreach, and cooperative efforts with other organizations worldwide. ARI advocates for the rights of people with ASD, and operates without funding from special-interest groups.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of individuals with autism and their families, offering a wealth of information for families about diagnosis, treatment, the family and autism, a child’s rights, and state and community resources.
AutismOne is a parent-founded, parent-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit charity organization that exists to help children and their families achieve improvement and recovery from an autism diagnosis, restoring health and skills and enhancing safety and happiness. The AutismOne Conference is an annual event.
Navigating through the maze of autism-related information and resources can be overwhel
Rush University Medical Center Autism Resource Directory is an online resource guide to help families find service and support referrals in the following Illinois counties: Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Will, Grundy and Kankakee. Resources are searchable by group- Children, Middle and High Schoolers, Adults, and Caregivers- then by resource category. Includes Support Groups for Autism Caregivers.
The ASD Professional Learning & Universal Support Project (A+) at Illinois State University assists the Illinois State Board of Education in addressing the significant behavior needs of children and youth with Autism Spectrum (ASD) and related behavior and communication disorders. The A+ project uses high-impact, evidence-based practices deliv
TACA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism.
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network is a collaboration of 4 universities and 11 organizations that together operate 20 centers across the state to provide services to children, families, educators, childcare providers, and medical professionals.
For over five decades, The Autism Society, including a nationwide network of affiliates, has connected people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming. The website provides resources in many categories relating to Autism, an ongoing blog of information and bi-weekly newsletter.
