Autism
The following websites have proved helpful for us over the years as we have come to learn and understand what autism really means.

Thanks for visiting this page, and if you have any ideas or would like to exchange links, please contact us. The Autism Research Institute
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.html
This page is a great place to start whenever needs or concerns arise.

Overview of Autism
http://www.autism.org/overview.html
Dr. Edelson's excellent overview and explanation of what autism is.

The Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autismwebsite.com
This page is a page filled with excellent links and resources on the web.

Families for Early Autism Treatment
http://www.feat.org
Provides valuable resources.

The Schafer Autism Report
http://www.sarnet.org
An excellent place to begin your autism research on the web.

Autism Resources
http://www.autism-resources.com
This page contains resources and many information links.

The Laureate Learning System
http://www.llsys.com/professionals602/index.html
Software and educational aids for all children. Includes an autism / PDD package.

Connections Center
http://www.connectionscenter.com/default.asp
The webpage for the RDI system, which stands for Relationship Development Intervention.
Gluten / Casein Free
During our research and learning, we became acquainted with the benefits of the Gluten / Casein Free diet. This has improved Tim's quality of life significantly, and while it takes some adjustment, we've actually seen him increase his phone choices. Roots Market
http://www.rootsmkt.com
For those readers living in Howard County, close to Clarksville, I can't recommend Roots Market highly enough. The staff has made it possible for us to transition into the Gluten / Casein Free Diet with ease, and are always ready to help with special requests.

Gluten Free Casein Free
http://www.gfcfdiet.com
The basics and everything you should know while exploring the process of moving to a Gluten / Casein Free diet.

The Gluten Free Pantry
http://www.glutenfree.com/autism.htm
I've used many products with success.

'Cause You're Special!
http://www.glutenfreegourmet.com/index.html
Gluten Free / Casein Free foods.

About.com
http://autism.about.com/od/gcfcfiet/
About.com's lsiting of resources.
Local Resources
Related resources in the area where we live. Autism resources in Howard County, Maryland
http://www.howard-autism.org/howard/howard.html
A listing of autism resources in our area.
Other Regions
The number of children with special needs is growing worldwide. This section provides links to resources internationally as well as farther across the country. Grangewood School
http://www.grangewoodschool.co.uk
The Grangewood School, in England, is well-known for their commitment to excellence in terms of assisting children with special needs. Their site is informative as well as inspiring. Even if you're not in the UK it is well worth taking the time to visit.