There are a number of resources that are available for families and patients with autism. help a family cope with autism. In this section, we have provided an overview of different resources that are available for the families and patients with autism. Different types of resources include:
Advocacy groups, State by state government contacts, Parent support groups and Local autism organizations.

Topics

• Advocacy
  The parents and families of patients with autism have formed some of the most active and supportive advocay groups of any medical condition.

• Autism Centers
  A list of centers that specialize in autism research and treatment

• Disability Centers
  Even if a specific autism center is not available in your area, there may be a center that specializes in disabilities

• Clinical Examples
  The Video examples of patients with autism that we have provided for medical education may also help families better understand the conditions that they face themselves.

• Developmental Checks
  Warning signs during routine health care checks

• Screening Tools
  Some screening tools that are available.

• State Resources
  Contact information for each state

• AAP Policy
  Policy and position statements from the A AP