--Information+Sites+for+Students+with+Autism

= **Information Sites** = **State Site: Autism Society of Wisconsin** Autism Society of Wisconsin This organization believes in "Awareness, Support and Working together for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Wisconsin". Their mission is to “The mission of the Autism Society of Wisconsin is to improve the lives of all affected by autism in Wisconsin.” At their website you can learn how to get connected with the local chapter of the Autism Society as well as how sign up for membership to the newsletter that is sent out. Finally you can find out about conferences and other events where different topics about autism.

**National Site: Autism Society** Autism Society At Autism Speaks, “[O]ur goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.” “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.” This organization gives information for family members, people on the spectrum, professionals, and advocates. Additionally you can learn more autism, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, Aspergers’s syndrome, and facts and statistics.

**Parent Site: Autism Speaks** Autism Speaks The mission of Autism Speaks is: “ [O]ur goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.” This organization provides information on science, awareness, advocacy, and family services. They also organize events to raise awareness and provide information to people on autism.

**Student Site:** KidsHealth-- Autism Kidshealth is a website that brings medical problems down to kid’s terms. “KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health. As part of The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth also provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens.” This particular article helps children to understand more about autism. It allows students to better understand their peers who have autism.