Autism Resources

National Resources:

• Autistic Self-Advocacy Network--Seeks to advance Autism self-advocacy and disability rights; Also see: www.autismacceptancemonth.com
•  ​Autism Speaks--Resource finder and free informational toolkits

• Autism Society– Autism info, advocacy, education, and support
• Autism National Standards Project--List of evidenced based treatments for Autism

State Resources:
Grants/Funding

•  Ben's Fund–Provides support of children and young adults  with Autism through financial assistance (eg., grants)
• Autistic People of Color of Fund-Provides direct financial support to Autistic people of color through grants

Support/Advocacy

•  WAAA – Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy– Legal counsel and advice, insurance appeals 
•  PAVE – Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment---PAVE provides support, training, information and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities.  Check out our article on Autism Resources in WA
•  The ARC of WA-- Advocacy and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Pierce County Coalition for Development Disabilities (PC2)--Provides information and support to families and individuals who experience developmental disabilities in Pierce County; resource guide
• Father's Network--Supportive resources for fathers of children with developmental disabilities
• Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)-Information about programs and how to qualify
• Square Pegs Meet Up-social meetup group for Autistic adults