Parents' Resource Guide

The Autism Collaboration’s “Parents as Partners” Research Initiative
Autism is still considered by the majority of those in the scientific community as a genetically acquired disease occurring during prenatal development that results in lifelong disability for which there is no effective treatment outside of behavioral therapy. Fortunately, this belief has been challenged by parents who report that their infants were completely normal at birth and regressed sometime after their first birthday. And even more compelling is the fact many parents are now reporting that with interventions targeted at often overlooked medical abnormalities, their children have recovered from autism.

Current research is supporting these parental reports, and a new paradigm is emerging which suggests that autism occurs as result of a genetic susceptibility that is environmentally triggered. As a result, the perception that autism is lifelong and incurable should be abandoned for one that follows the line of reasoning that autism is indeed preventable and treatable. This new research focus advances the belief that a cure is possible in those suffering now and that steps can be taken to make sure others will not become ill in the future.
 
Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research, and support. The ASA is committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its ongoing mission through close collaboration with a successful network of chapters, members, and supporters.

Children's Disabilities Information
Articles and resources empowering parents of children with disabilities and special needs.

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is a non-profit organization that brings together people with brain injury, their families and friends, and concerned allied health professionals to improve the quality of life people experience after brain injury.

The Brain Injury Association of New Jersey is excited to announce a new website www.ugotbrains.com - a website targeting teens and developed with feedback from teens, addressing traffic safety and brain injury prevention.
 
This website, www.ugotbrains.com is our new approach to reach teens, who are the group at highest risk for brain injury. The site provides information and education while showing teens the real life consequences of their behaviors.  The material is presented in a manner which appeals to this age group because it was developed with their input and reviews. There are some graphic videos, pictures, true stories and a comment page where people can post their questions and thoughts.

Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey is dedicated to changing lives and bringing independence to people with all types of disabilities. We believe in the innate potential in each person to achieve success. While you may see a person with a disability, Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey sees a citizen, a friend, a taxpayer, a voter, a lawyer, a parent, a child-- a person with unlimited potential.