My family and I have been personally affected by this disease, my brother is affected by it. There is a lot of information about this disease at the following sites. I would encourage everyone to educate themselves about this disease so we can all be empowered. Knowledge is power.
Autism Society of America (ASA)
http://www.autism-society.org/
Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
AutismLink
http://www.autismlink.com/
Autism Awareness Puzzle and Ribbon Clip Art
http://www.designbycher.com/autism_art.htm
ABA Resources for Recovery from Autism/PDD/Hyperlexia
http://http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html
Guidelines: Identifying, Serving, and Educating Children and Youth with Autism
http://http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/guide/autism.pdf
Mark Leland's Missing Pieces, a song for Autism
http://www.96seconds.com/frinkfest.html
The Charity Guide
http://www.charity-charities.org/
North Dakota Autism Center, Inc.
http://ndautismcenter.org/