Autism awareness has been on the rise in recent years.  Autism may not be affecting more children these days but we are much better at recognizing the signs and diagnosing children with autism.  Below are links to autism sites to help families, educators, and those who are autistic better understand autism, gain more knowledge, and find colleges that offer certificates in autism.
 
 

Below are links to local Alaska organizations that can help parents of children with disabilities.

http://www.alaskaarc.org

 http://www.autismak.org 

http://www.stonesoupgroup.org
 

The following are links to national organizations to help families who experience autism.

 http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger

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

 http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/?gclid=CMOimaPuvpACFRvJYAodD3QqRA

 http://www.heartspring.org/?gclid=CMe-g7TuvpACFRUmawody2n4Wg

 http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/resources/index.php

http://home.ptd.net/~rjd/autism/

 http://www.thehelpgroup.org/?gclid=CLXPr_PuvpACFQ8nawod2lMuXg

 http://www.kylestreehouse.org/about.cfm
 

Below are links to help young adults who are considering college as an option.

 http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

 http://www.free-grant-kit.com/autistic.htm
 

 Links for certificates

 http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/Autism.shtml

 http://www.depts.ttu.edu/distancelearning/certificate/autism.php

 http://www.umassonline.net/degrees/Autism.html
 

Research and Resources

 http://www.autismcenter.org/

 http://www.education.ucsb.edu/autism/

 http://www.autismsociety.org/