Helpful Links
Listed below are a variety of organizations that provide services and support for families and children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Association for Behavior Analysis International®
Since 1974, the ABAI has been the primary membership organization for those interested in the philosophy, science, application, and teaching of behavior analysis. ABAIt is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education and practice.
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
Since ASAT was established in 1998, their mission has been to educate parents, professionals, and consumers by disseminating accurate, scientifically-sound information about autism and its treatment and by combating inaccurate or unsubstantiated information. In doing so, they promote the use of effective, science-based treatments for all people with autism, regardless of age, severity of condition, income or place of residence.
Autism One
Autism One is a nonprofit, charity organization 501(c)(3) started by a small group of parents of children with autism. Parents are, and must remain, the driving force of our community - the stakes are too high and the issues too sacred to delegate to outside interests.
Autism Concepts Inc.
Autism Concepts is a behavioral consulting company providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) and verbal behavior analysis (VBA) for children with autism spectrum disorders, language delays, challenging behaviors, and other developmental delays. We are experts in capturing a child’s motivation to enable him to have functional language, learn appropriate play skills, and socially engage with his peers.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board®
The BACB was established in 1998 to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. The BACB adheres to the national standards for boards that grant professional credentials. The BACB certification procedures and content undergo regular psychometric review and validation, pursuant to a job analysis survey of the profession and standards established by content experts in the field.
California Association for Behavior Analysis
The mission of the California Association for Behavior Analysis is to promote the science and theory of behavior analysis through the support of research, education and practice. We sponsor the top regional conference on behavior analysis in the United States and regularly feature well known researchers and clinicians from throughout the United States. We are the primary clearinghouse for research and training in behavior analysis in the Western Region of the United States.
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies
The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is a nonprofit organization that harnesses the expertise of hundreds of behavioral scientists to solve problems in the home, school, community and the workplace. To achieve their mission, the Center has three goals: To create and deliver trustworthy information on high quality behavioral services and science around the world, to promote global collaboration among behavioral organizations, and to improve the future of behavioral science by educating and developing the next wave of behavioral scientists and practitioners.
Different Roads to Learning
Founded in 1995 by the mother of a child diagnosed with autism, Different Roads to Learning carries over 500 products carefully selected to support the Autism Community. They understand the unique needs of every child on the spectrum and strive to enable parents and professionals to help their children grow to their full potential.
Maximum Potential
Maximum Potential offers Partner Products to help parents achieve success with their children and continue to learn the incredible lessons that life teaches. This cost-effective program will bring ABA into the homes and schools of thousands of autistic families who can apply this therapy using parents, siblings, teachers and caregivers.
National Autism Association
The mission of the NAA is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.
Project Link
PROJECT LINK provides highly effective educational program support that enables the best possible outcomes for each child's individualized needs. Their primary goal is to close the gap between funding provided through a Free and Appropriate Education and higher quality educational opportunities.
Stimulus Publications
Stimulus Publications is dedicated to providing parents, schools and behavior analysts with the highest quality autism, ABA, and educational learning materials available. Their goals are to make your life easier, simplify the work you do, provide you with the most efficient solutions for the needs of the children you serve, and to expand your knowledge and expertise.
Watch Me Learn
Watch Me Learn provides multi-sensory and video modeling teaching tools for children with developmental delays, language delays and/or autism. Their teaching is based on principles of ABA/VB and has been tested by classroom educators, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and parents.