Support Groups

http://www.autism-society.org/ Autism Society. Parent support and information.

www.wrongplanet.net: worldwide net community of people with autism and aspergers and their parents..

http://modelmekids.ning.com/ social network for parents of kids on the spectrum.

http://www.nami.org/ National Alliance on Mental Illness. Some autistic children have mental health issues.

http://www.ncld.org/publications-a-more links to advocacy groups and information about learning disabilities.

http://www.selectivemutism.org/about-smg severe social anxiety disorder. The person can speak at home but becomes mute in public places like school due to anxiety. Highly treatable. May co-occur or be a symptom of ASD.

http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/ many children with autism have seizure disorder. Some develop seizure disorder as teens.

http://www.neurodiversity.com/main.html many articles, books, and reviews of resources.

www.autismspeaks.org large autism charity with opportunities to connect with other parents.

http://www.learningabledkids.com/ RESOURCES AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS HOMESCHOOLING SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS.

http://www.nathhan.com/index.htm links to resources and support groups for parents homeschooling special needs kids.

Central Texas/Austin Area Favorites

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustinSpecialNeeds/ --Facebook group for families with special needs in North Austin area. Free! Fun! All special needs. Go to http://www.austinspecialneeds.com/ to register and receive Evites to socials and play dates in the Austin area.

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/AutismSocietyCentralTexas/info --Autism Society of Central Texas Yahoo! group. http://www.austinautismsociety.org/ --website for Autism Society of Central Texas.

Below are a video featuring Alex Plank, founder of wrongplanet.net, as well as public service announcements from the American Autism Society and Autism Speaks.