| A number of institutes conducting research on | | | | individuals involved. |
| autism exist throughout the world. Many are | | | | The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a |
| working to find out the causes and more | | | | worldwide network of professionals as well as |
| important the treatments for autism. Technology | | | | parents who are concerned with autism. This |
| has made it easier to access some of these | | | | organization was founded in 1967 as a means to |
| institutes and the information they provide. | | | | conduct and house research specifically designed |
| The NICHD, is part of the National Institute of | | | | to improve the way autism is diagnoses, treated, |
| Health within the US Department of Health and | | | | and most important finding a way to prevent |
| Human Services and is one of the aforesaid | | | | autism. ARI distributes valuable help and |
| organizations. | | | | assistance to family around the globe who are |
| Autism Research is another type of organization | | | | seeking help and a better understanding of what |
| determined to provide information to individuals as | | | | autism is and the effects it has on them and their |
| well. This organization helps make it easier to | | | | loved ones. |
| access information. This organization is funded by | | | | The organization distributes newsletters |
| grants and sponsorships. Autism Research | | | | throughout the year. These communications |
| provides a plethora of information to parents and | | | | highlight the advances made in autism research. |
| individuals with questions looking for answers. | | | | This organization is nonprofit and is completely |
| Research Autism is a UK based organization | | | | dependent on contributions made by concerned |
| determined to help others seek help explaining the | | | | individuals and organizations for support. |
| findings thus far on autism and its effect on | | | | |