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"Reassure parents that there are ways to help their children. Parents are so overwhelmed when they first learn of their child's autism. I wish there was a way to let them know they will be happy again."
Ann Guay, parent
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About the Center
The National Autism Center is dedicated to serving children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders by providing reliable information, promoting best practices, and offering comprehensive resources for families, practitioners, and communities.
An advocate for evidence-based treatment approaches, the Center identifies effective programming and shares practical information with families about how to respond to the challenges they face. The Center also conducts applied research as well as develops training and service models for practitioners. Finally, the Center works to shape public policy concerning ASD and its treatment through the development and dissemination of national standards of practice.
Guided by a Professional Advisory Board, the Center brings concerned constituents together to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families pursue a better quality of life.
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