Autism - An Overview
The causes of autism are unknown though this site explores some of the theories.

Centre for the Study of Autism
Provides information about autism for parents and professionals and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapies.

National Autistic Society
Information Centre about autism in the UK.

Asperger Syndrome
Online information and support.

Autism Research Unit
University of Sunderland autism research unit provides information on current medical research into autism - an easy to use site.

AutismConnect
An interactive personalised forum for the sharing of information by people whose lives are touched by autism.

Tin Snips
A special education resource containing tools for teachers of individuals with autistic spectrum disorders and children with special needs. Lots of useful links.

Specialschool.org
Aimed at parents and professionals to understand the workings of a special school. There are some useful links here.

SEN Teacher Resources
A brilliant site packed with resources for both teacher and child.

Do 2 Learn: Autism
Provides basic information on autism with lots of teaching tips. It offers free downloads of teaching aids too.

Blue Cow
A site for children in various formats using words and colourful, interactive animations.

Cure Autism Now Foundation
The Cure Autism Now Foundation is an organisation of parents, clinicians and scientists dedicated to finding effective biological treatments, prevention and a cure for autism and related disorders.