Autism Resources & Links

Many families who visit BRAAC are discouraged about the IEP process and do not understand their parental rights. We receive many requests for help in this area. BRAAC does not provide advocacy services and although we can provide a copy of your special education regulations, we are unable to guide you in this process. We are happy to provide you with resources of advocates in the area. (If you are an advocate in the area and would like to add your name to this resource list, please send a request to braac.roanoke(at)gmail.com.

Advocacy Contacts:

     Dr. Joanne Lehman, Educational Consultant
     1563 Crossings Centre Dr. Ste 200
     Forest, VA 24551
     (585)760-9542

     Janet Lennon, Educational Consultant
     55 Balcony Downs Lane
     Buena Vista, VA  24416
     (540) 258-2938

     Amy Trail, Advocate
     Roanoke, VA
     540-266-7837

     www.wrightslaw.com

     www.peatc.org

ASD Resources & Links:

AUTISM SPEAKS
www.autismspeaks.org

AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA  
www.autism-society.org

COMMONWEALTH AUTISM SERVICE  
(formerly The Autism Program of Virginia - TAP-VA)
www.autismva.org 

UNLOCKING AUTISM
www.unlockingautism.org  

AUTISM RESOURCES
www.autism-resources.com

PROJECT LIFESAVER
www.projectlifesaver.org

POLICE AND AUTISM: AVOIDING UNFORTUNATE SITUATIONS
www.policeandautism.cjb.net

ABOUT.COM
www.autism.about.com

BEHAVIOR DISORDERS AT ABOUT.COM
www.specialed.about.com/cs.behaviordisorders

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AUTISM
www.autism.com
www.autism.org

CURE AUTISM NOW  
www.canfoundation.org

O.A.S.I.S. - ONLINE ASPERGER SYNDROME INFORMATION AND SUPPORT  
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

ASPERGER SYNDROME  
www.asperger.org

AMICUS FOR CHILDREN  
www.amicusforchildren.org/

SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW AND ADVOCACY - WRIGHTSLAW  
www.wrightslaw.com/

AUTISM, PDD, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY, NONVERBAL COMMUNICATIONS DISORDERS LINKS  
trainland.tripod.com/links.htm

FUTURE HORIZONS - PUBLICATIONS
www.FutureHorizons-autism.com

STARFISH SPECIALTY PRESS - PUBLICATIONS
www.starfishpress.com

DIFFLEARN - PUBLICATIONS
www.difflearn.com

Spotlight on Autism from Nature Education
www.nature.com

Introduction to autism spectrum
www.1800wheelchair.com/news/post/autism-on-the-spectrum.aspx