Information+Sites+for+Students+with+Autism

**National Organization:** Autism Society The Autism Society increases public awareness about advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.The Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism. Due to its strength, this organization headed many pieces of legislation including the first federal autism-specific law, the Combating Autism Act. They are one of the few national organizations that have members with autism serving on the board of directors. [|The Autism Society]

**Regional Organization:** The Autism Society of Wisconsin Their mission is to improve the lives of all affected by autism in Wisconsin. There are currently nine different chapters located across the state of Wisconsin. Each chapter can be accessed through this website. They have events going on in their specific areas to get involved with other individuals with autism. [|Autism Society of Wisconsin]

**Parent Support:** AutismWeb AutismWeb is an informational site made by parents for parents. They are not affiliated with any organization, but are out there to give information for autism and special education. It gives parents information for when their child is diagnosed and how to deal with it after they have been dealing with it for a while. Information about the disability itself is also included. [|AutismWeb]

**Student Support:** National Autistic Society Gives students support and resources to cope with being diagnosed with autism. They are the UK's leading charity for autism. Besides giving students great ways to help out the cause of autism, this website is also informational about living with autism. Information about your education, doctors, at home, jobs, and even vacations is provided. [|Student Support]