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Top 50 Autism Support and Research Blogs

One in 150 newly birthed children is diagnosed with autism according to the Autism Society of America. To many that is a startling statistic. To others, it’s a reality. Autism can affect any family, no matter who they are or where they come from. Modern medicine has come a long way with diagnosing and treating autism, but support and information are also keys in the battle to end autism. Here are 50 blogs to keep you abreast of new autism treatments and news as well as support for families, friends and individuals dealing with autism.

Autism Support Blogs

1. Autism Blogger – This is the place to hear tales from those who’ve been affected by autism in some way. Look to this blog for support and helpful information on autism.

2. The Autism Blog – If you’d like to be uplifted, bookmark this blog. It’s got anecdotes from the blogger’s son’s life with autism, tips on “emotional regulation” and musings on melatonin.

3. Autism Blog – If you want to stay involved in the struggle for autism advocacy, this site is invaluable. It links to numerous webinars, allowing you to follow the latest news and research right from your computer.

4. Moms Fighting Autism – This site collects wisdom from a variety of bloggers and Twitter users. Find a friend, follow a discussion and become part of the battle with “Moms Fighting Autism.”

5. Child-Autism-Parent-Café.com – This site serves as a kind of portal for autism awareness. There’s links to medication and treatment, advice for siblings and many more great factoids concerning autism and its treatment.

6. Easter Seals and Autism – For families living with autism, this site provides “help, hope, and answers.” Topics include what happens when children with autism become adults with autism, the link between disabilities and homelessness, book reviews and autism support.

7. Healing…Through the Eyes of Autism – There’s a lot of unique thoughts on this straightforward blog. It examines similarities between autism and Alzheimer’s disease, autism and air travel and adult perspectives on autism itself.

8. Autism and PDD Support Network – Like the name says, this is a great support network for those who’ve been affected by autism in some way. Along with news and research, it provides a great series of forums and message boards with which you can communicate with others going through what you are.

9. Autism Is Not the Boss – If you think autism is your boss, then this site helps you get him fired. There’s parenting tips, good answers to hard questions and tricks to make life easier.

10. Autism – Writers of this blog urge reform for disability rights, autism rights and overall quality of life for disabled children and adults diagnosed with autism.

Autism Information and Research Websites

11. Adventures in Autism – Autism-related news and editorial commentary swirl together in this whirlwind of a blog. It dishes on vaccines, good research, bad research and whether the CDC will declare autism an epidemic.

12. About.com: Autism – Here’s your one-stop shop for autism-related facts. Detecting early signs, decoding scientific terms and how to find international autism resources are just a few of the topics covered.

13. Child Psychology Research Blog – The focus here is “research-based commentary” on all aspects of child psychology. The blogger covers autism, ADHD research, the long-term effects of premature birth and how fathers’ depression can affect pregnancies.

14. Autism Blog: Left Brain/Right Brain – Here is an amazing resource for “autism news science and opinion.” Follow the latest headlines, tweets and comments on autism.

15. The Autism Blog – Here’s one of those sites that gets right down to it. There’s advice on diagnosing autism, the problems with existing therapies and links to autism research.

16. Curing Autism Blog – The focus of this blog is right in the name: discovering if there is a cure for autism. She looks into NAET treatments, vaccine studies, and the possible link between autism and vinyl flooring.

17. Autism Science Foundation – The foundation itself provides funding for scientists and organizations researching autism. The blog has info on studies, treatments and breakthrough research.

18. EBD Blog – This site doesn’t just cover autism, but all manner of emotional and behavioral disorders in children. In one handy spot, you’ve got your daily helping of news, commentary, and resources.

19. Autism News Beat – The emphasis here is actually in providing a resource for journalists discussing autism. It provides “evidence-based” info from articles and research and provides informative links to all facets of autism.

20. Special Education Law Blog – What are the legal precedents concerning autism? This question and more are answered by this legal resource for those affected by autism.

21. Autism – Whether you don’t know the first thing about autism or you want in-depth information, this site has you covered. Read about which famous people may have had autism, what social skills and activities are best for those with autism and a few good speech therapy ideas.

22. Autism-World – Seeking to improve “the community of autism,” this site has a treasure trove of news, research and information. Autism causes, treatment, diagnoses and news are all examined.

23. Autism Resources – Though it’s a no-frills site, this website isn’t short on resources for sure. Find advice for parents who suspect autism in their child, autism literature recommendations, a thorough FAQ page and plenty of archives to keep you informed on autism.

24. The Autism Crisis – In “the era of autism advocacy,” this site re-examines the role of “science and ethics.” Subjects examined include autism intervention research, autism prevalence and autism severity.

25. National Network for Immunization Information – Chances are, you’ve already read the debate about the entire scientific community vs. Jenny McCarthy on the subject of vaccines and autism. Here’s your chance to get the facts and develop your own opinion on the world of vaccine immunization.

26. Natural Variation—Autism Blog – This “pro-neurodiversity” blog tackles being the parent of an autistic child. It examines finding the autism gene, the autism “epidemic” in California and whether prominent doctors are always being entirely honest and ethical.

27. Jenny McCarthy Video Blog – Jenny’s video blog covers many aspects of autism. There’s information on diagnosis, treatment and the future of autism research.

28. Talk About Curing Autism – Wondering how you can become more involved in the world of autism advocacy? This site provides links to campaigns, conferences and fundraisers to get you involved quickly.

29. Jenny McCarthy’s Autism Organization – Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey tag team autism on this thorough site. There’s information on the latest research and alternative treatments for autism, literature on vaccines and much more.

30. Autism Self Advocacy Network – Here’s another great site to get you involved in the world of autism advocacy. Make a donation, join an organization or just follow their amazing efforts online.

31. Autism Society of America – The society is here to help you diagnose, learn about and live with autism. In addition to the great research, it provides links for you to find your own local chapter of the Autism Society of America.

32. POAC: Homepage – This 10-year-old organization has a proud history of providing services to children and adults with autism. Their site has austism-related news, downloads and a variety of resources relating to autism.

33. The Voyage – Speaking of quackery, this blogger is firmly “pro-science and anti-quackery.” To this end, the blog offers a mixture of autism-research news and heartwarming anecdotes from their family life.

34. Ballastexistenz – This site is all about “human rights” and “autism liberation.” This blogger talks about segregation problems that autistic individuals face, the proper and ethical use of information and disability rights advocacy.

35. Interverbal: Reviews of Autism States and Research – Here is an informative site presenting “a critical look at science in the autism world.” It examines ABA insurance billing, provides guides for parents new to autism and examines the use of the word “retard.”

36. Dr. Morton Ann Gernsbacher’s Laboratory – Step into the lab, and worry not—you won’t be graded. In the lab, you’ll learn about language comprehension research, autism research and find answers to nearly all of your questions about autism.

37. Autism Watch – Following our trip to the lab, check out this “scientific guide to autism.” From general statistics to discredited theories to diagnostic considerations, this site has it all.

38. neurodiversity.com – Here is another helpful “portal” of autism-related information. Read up on emotional recognition, court decisions concerning autism or disabled persons and the history of autism research

39. No Autistics Allowed – That controversial title gives us a glimpse of the site’s purpose: “explorations in discrimination against autistics.” It examines ethical challenges to the Autism-ABA industry, arguments about autism as a catastrophe, government thoughts on autism prevention and other autism-related challenges.

40. Autism Street – This one is definitely focused on opinion. Get the blogger’s thoughts on Jenny McCarthy’s anti-vaccine crusade, clinical quackery and the awesomeness of “The Immigrant Song.”

Dealing with Autism – Individual and Family Perspectives

41. Estee Klar – One thing about this blog: each update is so detailed and well written, it could be a novella in itself. Klar provides information on how to help kids with autism adapt to road travel and tips about writing for children.

42. Autism Blog – Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or friend dealing with autism, this site has something for you. This blog offers insight on kids transitioning into quiet time from fun activities, the extra loudness of kids in the library and how it affects people with autism, health insurance tricks and more.

43. Joy’s Autism Blog – More than just an autism blog, this site represents a kind of family journal. Expect harrowing stories from the library, kindergarten countdowns, and thoughts on sign language as a better way to communicate with autistic children.

44. Cat in a Dog’s World – Flipping the script somewhat, this is the blog of an autistic individual calling for “autistic self-advocacy.” The blogger monitors for media bias concerning autism, offers comments on other blogs and invites comments from readers for discussion.

45. Whitterer on Autism – Who doesn’t need “coffee breaks in cyberspace?” In addition to autism-related anecdotes, this blogger shares tips on dealing with negativity from others who do not understand autism.

46. Facing Autism in New Brunswick – This blogger’s efforts began with raising autism awareness in his own community. Now he offers family anecdotes, commentary on autism news, great photos and other autism awareness updates.

47. Desperately Seeking Ethics and Reason – If you’ve ever wanted the perspective of “an autistic Vulcan,” look no further. He examines everything from corporate crime to politics, trying to find sense in a most illogical world.

48. This Way of Life – It’s all about autism advocacy here—what the blogger calls “the way of life.” The autistic blogger examines speech alternatives, autism rights and offers insight on living a fulfilled life with autism.

49. Donna Williams’ Blog – Explore the artistic side of autism with this great site. There’s artwork, media commentary, interviews and more.

 And One Really Cool Web Browser Made Especially for Children Diagnosed with Autism

50. Zac Browser – This is an internet browser designed specifically for children with autism. If that wasn’t neat enough, it works great with the Nintendo Wii controller.

Now that you have 50 new resources to follow, check out these interesting articles here and here on the subject of autism from The New York Times. Form more general information on autism, visit the Autism Society of America.