• Local Chapters
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• Public Policy
• Autism Waiver
• Education
• Community Resources
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• Autism Source

Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact a Georgia Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

Georgia Advocacy Office

2008 State Autism Profiles - Georgia

Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities

The mission of the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is to collaborate with Georgia citizens, public and private advocacy organizations, and policymakers to positively influence public policies that enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

Georgia Department of Education


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Community Resources

Parent to Parent of Georgia

Parent to Parent provides support and information to families of children with disabilities. Telephone peer support can be reached by calling 1-800-229-2038. They also have a resource database on their website containing over 4,000 resources in over 100 categories.

F.A.C.E.S. (Families of Autism/Asperger's Syndrome Care, Educate and Support)

F.A.C.E.S. is a parent-led support group in Walton County, Georgia, that was established for families, friends, teachers and professionals who have children with autism spectrum disorders. Their goal is to provide educational and other resources. F.A.C.E.S offers monthly support meetings focused on various topics.

North Georgia Autism Center

NGAC’s mission is to promote and provide intensive home-, school- and center-based behavioral therapy to children, youth and families affected by autism spectrum disorders. NGAC promotes the general education and welfare of persons challenged by autism spectrum disorders and supports the development of healthy families.

Georgia Dept. of Human Resources Division of Mental Health- Service Locator


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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

The Autism Society welcomes your comments: If you would like to make a suggestion or share beneficial resources not included in this page, please click here to fill out our contact form.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009