• Autism Society of America Foundation
The primary mission of ASAF is to raise and allocate funds to address the many unanswered questions about autism. ASAF sponsors work as diverse as the people affected by autism, spanning such fields as neurobiology, education, behavioral science, adult services, and disability law.
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• Cure Autism Now Foundation (CAN)
An organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. The largest private funder of autism research.
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• Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Provides funding for services for financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their autistic children; funds research and education into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; serves as a clearinghouse and communications center for new and innovative programs and services developed for autistic children.
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• Exploring Autism
Information about breakthroughs in genetic research of autism. Genetics overview, history of autism, news, family stories, frequently asked questions, and links.
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• NeuroImmune Dysfunction Syndromes (NIDS)
Mission is to identify effective medical treatments, and potentially a cure for those suffering from Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, ADD, ADHD, CFS, CFIDS and others.
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• Origins of Autism
The causes or etiology of autism described from an evolutionary perspective.
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• Research Relevant to Autism
Promotes interdisciplinary perspectives on autism spectrum disorders and brings attention to research findings in neurochemistry that may be relevant to problems of language development and auditory attention.
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• Targeting the Autism Genome (TAG)
Non-profit organization that brings technologies such as 'Reverse Functional Genomics' and other breakthroughs in developmental biology, stem cells and genomics to Autism Research.
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