Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Autism Spectrum Disorder
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
Comprehensive information on autism, prevalence data, and resources for families and educators.

Autism Speaks
https://www.autismspeaks.org/
Resources on autism diagnosis, education, advocacy, and support services.

National Autism Association
https://nationalautismassociation.org/
Offers safety resources, educational materials, and advocacy information.

The Autism Society
https://www.autism-society.org/
Provides community support, educational resources, and advocacy tools.

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
https://wrightslaw.com/
Guidance on special education law, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and parent advocacy.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
https://www.cec.sped.org/
Professional development and resources for special education teachers.

Understood.org
https://www.understood.org/
Support and resources for families of children with learning and attention issues, including autism.

Autism Navigator
https://autismnavigator.com/
Interactive tools and videos to guide families and educators through autism diagnosis and support.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
https://nichcy.org/
Information on disabilities and special education (useful legacy resource).

Local Special Education Advocacy Groups and State Department of Education
Autism Society of North Carolina https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/ TEACCH Autism Program https://teacch.com/ Aces for Autism https://www.acesforautismnc.com/ NC Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Triangle Disability and Autism Services (TDAS) https://triangledisability.org/