Welcome
Welcome to the web page of the Autism National Committee
(AUTCOM)! This is the only autism advocacy organization
dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism"
through a shared vision and a commitment to positive
approaches. Our organization was founded in 1990 to
protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all
persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of
communication and behavior.
Upcoming Events
AUTCOM Annual Conference 2008
"Embracing the Hope and Joy of Autism"
Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, 2008 Ann Arbor, Michigan
CEUs available for Michigan teachers and social workers
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Articles
Position papers and articles about autism - sensory processing, movement, relationships, IQ, early intervention, inclusive education and much more...
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For membership information or
other queries, please contact the
Autism National Committee at
P.O. Box 429
Forest Knolls, California 94933.
Want to become a member?
Click here for a membership form
Autism/PDD occurs in appro-
ximately one out of every 166 births
and is four times more common
among males than females. It is
found throughout the world in
families of all racial, ethnic and
social backgrounds. Please refer to
"Three Reasons Not To Believe
in an Autism Epidemic", by
Gernsbacher et al. for a broader
perspective on the current figures
on the prevalence of autism in the
population.
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You may order by phone by calling 800-378-0386
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