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| 2B Independent Living Corp | | a community service whose mission is to establish residences, interventions, training, and counseling for adults with Asperger's syndrome, high-functioning autism, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified, who have "fallen through the cracks", from misdiagnosis, inappropriate education, and/or lack of public awareness. |
| Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School | http://www.umdnj.edu/autismcenter/index.htm | a coalition of researchers, clinicians, parents, educators, and service providers who work together to eliminate the symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in current and future generations, and improve the quality of life of the growing number of persons affected by ASD. We do this through research to identify the causes of ASD and prevent future cases, treatment to alleviate or eliminate the symptoms of ASD, and outreach to provide systems of support for individuals with ASD, their families, and the healthcare professionals who care for them. |
| Autism and PDD Support Network | http://www.autism-pdd.net | Autism-PDD.Net is a information and resource site for parents of children and caregivers coping with Autism. We provide a online support community forum for you and parents to express your thoughts, ideas and seek help. We will continue to provide the most current information to help you as we have been for the past 7 years. |
| New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community | http://www.njcosac.org | The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community is a nonprofit agency providing information and advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation to New Jersey's autism community. COSAC encourages responsible basic and applied research that would lead to a lessening of the effects and potential prevention of autism. COSAC is dedicated to ensuring that all people with autism receive appropriate, effective services to maximize their growth potential and to enhancing the overall awareness of autism in the general public. |
| Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities | http://rwjms2.umdnj.edu/boggscenter/index.htm | The Boggs Center is part of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Pediatrics. The Boggs Center, since its inception in 1983, has emphasized a community based, life span approach to the needs of individuals with the full range of developmental disabilities and their families. The Boggs Center provides community and student training and technical assistance, conducts research and model demonstrations, disseminates educational materials, and responds to requests for information. The Boggs Center, an integral component of the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Pediatrics, works with the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Department of Family Medicine and other UMDNJ departments to meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities. The Boggs Center promotes a community-based, capacity-building approach to the delivery of health care and community supports for people with developmental disabilities. |
| GRASP | http://www.grasp.org | The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership - an educational and advocacy organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum. What makes GRASP unique, other than its proven four year-old support group network, its educational outreach, and its use as an informational clearinghouse on issues relating to the autism spectrum, are the stipulations GRASP must adhere to in accordance with our bylaws — that the Executive Director, 100% of the Advisory Board, and 50% of the Board of Directors of GRASP must be diagnosed with either Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder. |
| Improving Middletown's Program for Autistic Children Together - I.M.P.A.C.T. | http://www.impactnj.org | I.M.P.A.C.T. began in the fall of 1997 as a parent support group. Meeting twice a month at a local Burger King, mothers of autistic children discussed our children's needs, new therapies, etc. Starting with just a few moms, the number increased over the last few years. There are now 125 children with autism in the Middletown school system. I.M.P.A.C.T.’s mission is to promote autism awareness with a major focus on the inclusion and acceptance of autistic and other special individuals into the community. I.M.P.A.C.T. seeks to advance the inclusion of individuals with autism and other disabilities into schools, extra-curricular activities and the work force. |
| Integrated Services for Autistic & Asperger’s Children | | The mission of ISAAC will be to provide children, parents, teachers and therapists with affordable treatments and trainings in innovative and effective interventions so that all children have a chance to learn how to love, learn from and relate to others. We believe that children can unlock their minds as we touch their hearts. In order to touch their hearts, we must expose children to living and learning environments where they are deeply loved, respected, believed in, and instructed in ways that children living with autism need to be loved, respected, believed in and instructed. |
| New Horizons In Autism | http://www.nhautism.org | New Horizons In Autism is dedicated to serving individuals with autism and their families in New Jersey by the following means -- deliver community based services; provide advocacy, support and technical assistance; increase public awareness and education about autism; contribute to the body of knowledge in the field of autism |
| New Jersey State Resources | http://old.nichcy.org/stateshe/nj.htm | The offices listed on this state sheet are primarily state-level offices. Even if an office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you with information and assistance about disability issues in your state. |
| Princeton Child Development Institute | http://www.pcdi.org | The Princeton Child Development Institute, founded in 1970, is a private, nonprofit program offering a broad spectrum of science-based services to children, youths, and adults with autism. The Institute not only provides quality treatment, education, and professional training and mentoring in New Jersey, but through its research, has pioneered comprehensive intervention models that are used nationally and internationally for the benefit of persons with autism. |
| Someone Special Needs You | http://www.ssny.org | Our group was started by people like you. Parents and volunteers who care. Our challenged children have a hard time finding situations to socialize in a safe environment. Our meetings provide an opportunity for children with special needs to be able to develop peer relationships and have fun. It is also a great way for children without disabilities that wish to volunteer. By being a buddy they can get a better understanding of our more challenged children. |
| Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. | http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/index.html | Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. serves to educate the parents, teachers, therapists and friends of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our goal is to raise the awareness level of ASD by personally bringing knowledge to the public through conferences and workshops. |
