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Asperger channel
Online community which is only for people who have autism, Asperger syndrome or a related condition
www.inlv.demon.nl/irc.asperger/

Academy of Cognitive Therapy
Non-profit organization which supports continuing education and research in cognitive therapy, and works towards the identification and certification of clinicians skilled in cognitive therapy.
www.academyofct.org/

ADD Contact
UK family-run site aims to promote awareness of ADD/ADHD and to provide information and practical help to sufferers, and their families, or anyone who comes into contact with them.
www.addcontact.org.uk/

ADD Information Services (ADDIS)
UK charity, which provides information support and training on ADHD to both parents and professionals.
www.addiss.co.uk/

ADHD UK Alliance
UK charity working to raise awareness, influence policy and improve services for children, parents, families and adults affected by ADHD.
www.adhdalliance.org.uk/

Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link
UK site which provides information and promotes awareness of psychiatric adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to many kinds of prescribed psychiatric medication.
www.april.org.uk/

Advocacy Alliance
Coalition between national charities, and the advocacy and user involvement sector, in the UK. It aims to improve access to advocacy for people who are not heard without the help of someone else.
www.nas.org.uk/alliance/

ANI-L
Run by Autism Network International, this list is intended to be a meeting place and advocacy network for people with autistic spectrum disorders and those with autistic-like traits
ani.autistics.org/ani-l.html

Applied Theatre Research and Autism Network (ATRAN)
An online network uniting professionals and parents interested in applying theatre techniques to help individuals with autism.
www.autismtheatre.org/

AquaThought Foundation
Privately funded research organization dedicated to the exploration of human-dolphin interaction
www.aquathought.com/

AS Interactive Project
Project funded by the Shirley Foundation and run in collaboration with the National Autistic Society. It is investigating the use of virtual environments to support people with Asperger Syndrome.
www.virart.nott.ac.uk/asi/Index.htm

ASD-Friendly
UK discussion forum which describes itself as ‘a support network of parents with Autistic and Aspergers children, who discuss life as we know it…'
www.asdfriendly.org/board/index.php?act=idx

Asperger Syndrome Foundation
London based charity which aims to promote high quality support and services, and to enable people with Asperger's syndrome to develop into members of the community who are respected for their contribution and recognised for their unique differences.
www.aspergerfoundation.org.uk/

Asperger's Syndrome Support Group Online
UK online support group for people with Asperger's Syndrome.
www.assupportgrouponline.co.uk/

AspergersUK
UK discussion forum which aims to provide a place where anyone dealing with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder can get together with others and share experiences, knowledge and support.
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AspergersUK/

Aspie Village
A social networking site for anyone over the age of 16 in the United Kingdom, with diagnosed or self-diagnosed Asperger syndrome.
www.aspievillage.org.uk/

Aspie Vision
Discussion forum for adults in the UK and Ireland, who are diagnosed with Asperger syndrome
www.aspievision.co.uk/

Aspies Dugout
Online forum for adults with an autism spectrum disorder to talk.
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/aspiesdugout/

Aspies For Freedom
Online group for anyone with autism, asperger's or any spectrum condition. Its website aims to serve as a communication hub and collection of resources for the community.
www.aspiesforfreedom.com/

Association of Professional Music Therapists
Professional body of musical therapists in the UK which has a code of conduct by which all music therapists must abide.
www.apmt.org/

Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice
UK organisation which provides information on independent speech and language therapists throughout the United Kingdom, and supports therapists in independent practice.
www.helpwithtalking.com

Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder Sanctuary
This part of the MH Sanctuary website provides a range of resources on Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, including articles, bookstore and online chat facility.
www.mhsanctuary.com/add/

Autism - Out and About
UK symbol provider whose illustrator has first hand experience of autistic spectrum disorders.
www.autism-out-about.co.uk/

Autism Awareness Forum
UK discussion forum run by the Disabilities Trust
www.autism-awareness.org.uk/philboard.asp

Autism Centre
UK company which provides autism rehabilitation therapy, a form of sensory intergration training based on the ideas of Carl Delacato.
www.theautismcentre.co.uk/

Autism Centre at Sheffield Hallam University
The Centre is an evolving and developing organisation dedicated to enabling people with autistic spectrum disorders, parents, families and professionals to access information about the autistic spectrum.
www.shu.ac.uk/theautismcentre/

Autism Connect
International portal on all aspects on autism, including a discussion forum
www.autismconnect.org/

Autism Cymru
Welsh charity which aims to make a real difference to the provision and delivery of services for people with autistic spectrum disorders in Wales
www.autismcymru.org/

Autism Data
Online database of published material on autism run by the National Autistic Society. It lists over 17,000 published research papers, books, articles, videos and other materials.
www.nas.org.uk/autismdata/

Autism Europe
International association whose main objective is to advance the rights of persons with autism and their families and to help them improve their quality of life.
www.autismeurope.org/

Autism File
Independent, UK journal with articles about range of alternative and complementary interventions for people with autism.
www.autismfile.com/

Autism Independent UK
UK charity which aims to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment
www.autismuk.com/

Autism Independent UK
Message board run by UK charity which exists to increase awareness of autism, together with well established and newly developed approaches in the diagnosis, assessment, education and treatment.
www.autismuk.com/forum/

Autism London
London charity which provides impartial support, advice and information to individuals, their families and carers, and professionals affected by autism and Asperger syndrome living in Greater London.
www.autismlondon.org.uk/

Autism Medical
UK charity dedicated to the investigation and treatment of dietary, gastrointestinal and immune issues in autistic spectrum disorders
www.autismmedical.com/

Autism National Committee
Autism advocacy organisation which aims 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
www.autcom.org/

Autism Network for Dietary Interventions
Organisation which provides help and support for families using a gluten and casein free diet in the treatment of autism and related developmental disabilities.
www.autismndi.com/

Autism NI (PAPA)
Northern Irish not-for-profit organisation which provides a range of services to people with autism.
www.autismni.org/

Autism Research Centre
UK academic centre which aims to understand the biomedical causes of autism spectrum conditions, and develop new and validated methods for assessment and intervention.
www.autismresearchcentre.com/

Autism Research Network
The National Institutes of Health support two major research networks dedicated to understanding and treating autism. This website provides a single source of information about these networks and the research they conduct.
www.autismresearchnetwork.org/

Autism Research Unit at the University of Sunderland
UK academic unit which researches dietary interventions for the treatment of autism.
osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/autism/

Autism Services Directory
Online service designed and developed by the National Autistic Society to provide directory information about organisations and services for people with autism in the UK.
www.info.autism.org.uk/

Autism Speaks
UK charity which aims to act as a catalyst in increasing the funds available for biomedical autism research in the UK.
www.autismspeaks.org.uk/

Autism Treatment Trust
Formerly known as Action Against Autism, this Scottish charity aims to raise awareness of potential environmental triggers for autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and to counter the claims that autism is a purely inherited (genetic) condition.
www.autismtrust.org.uk/

Autism Unravelled
UK charity dedicated to unravelling the biomedical issues associated with autistic spectrum disorders.
www.autism-unravelled.org/

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice
International journal which provides a major international forum for research of direct and practical relevance to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders.
aut.sagepub.com/

autistics.org
Website run by people with autism, which describes itself as the real voice of autism.
www.autistics.org/