Autism Society of America

The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.

The ARC of Illnois

The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.

Family Resource Center on Disabilities

The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) was a pioneer as a coalition that covered all disabilities. FRCD was formerly known as the Coordinating Council for Handicapped Children.

The Autism Program of Illinois

The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) is a systems initiative, a network of resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the State of Illinois. TAP provides the strategy and framework for the State of Illinois to address the complex issues involved in diagnosis, treatment and research for the thousands of children in Illinois with ASDs.

Autism Society of Illinois

Our mission is to improve the lives of Illinois individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

NICHCY, National Information Center

for Children and Youth with Disabilities

We are the center that provides information to the nation on: disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.

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Chicago Autism Connection

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Quick Autism Facts

Þ Affects 1 in 110 American children.

Þ 1 in 70 Boys are affected.

Þ Boys are 4 times more likely than girls to have autism.

Þ Autism can be treatable