A full service state approved Theraputic Intervention Agency specializing in children and adults with Autism.

Asperger's Syndrome Support, Understanding, Resources & Education

AUTISM CENTER OF VIRGINIA REGISTRY VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY If you live in Virginia and have a child or other family member who has been diagnosed as having autism, consider enrolling him or her in the VCU Autism Center Registry. The Registry is an organization that facilitates autism research by matching investigators with families who would like to participate in research projects. Historically, registries have been extremely helpful in learning more about the pervasiveness of certain diseases and disorders, their progression, and ways to cure them. Now it is time to do that with autism. Enrollment in the Registry is easy, and you and your family choose whether or not you would like to participate in any given research project. For more information and enrollment materials, you may go to our website at http://www.vcuhealth.org/vtcc/Autism%20Registry.html or you can contact us by e-mail, phone, fax, or postal mail at: Coordinator, Autism Center Registry Autism Center of Virginia P.O. Box 980489 Richmond, VA 23298-0489 Telephone: 804-827-3801 Toll-free: 1-866-628-2268 Fax: 804-827-3822 E-mail: autismreg@vcu.edu

Dr. Ellis, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of Spectrum Psychological Services, is a sought-after speaker in Tidewater and Virginia on the topic of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

The DBTAC (Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center) provides training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, consumers, schools, and government agencies within the Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, DE, MD, VA, WV, and DC).

Our Goals... Support and Encourage individuals with learning disabilities, their parents, and the professionals who serve them. To serve and Protect individuals with learning disabilities. To Develop and Maintain collaborative efforts with educators and service providers. To Create and Improve the climate of public awareness and acceptance Promote and Establish life long career opportunitites. To Stimulate and Develop scientific and programmatic research for better prevention, early detection, education and life success

This nonprofit group focuses mostly on supporting people with severe or persistent mental health problems and their families. It has a research institute.

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) uses applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily. OAR will seek broad-based support for its autism research programs across America and internationally through alliances with other autism research organizations and its own network of volunteers.

Our Mission: To educate people with autism To support families of people with autism To be a part of relevant research and training for autism

At Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC), we believe that each child deserves the best treatment possible. We believe that families deserve respect and compassion. We also believe that parents deserve to have a voice in their child's care--from the initial evaluation to a participating role in treatment. VTCC maintains a liberal visitation policy for patients hospitalized at our facility. Family members and/or guardians are encouraged to visit and participate in the child/adolescent's treatment. VTCC offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and their families, and works to improve the mental health of all Virginians through patient care, education, and research.