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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


Articles
Position papers and articles about autism - sensory processing, movement, relationships, IQ, early intervention, inclusive education and much more...


Newsletter
On this web site you will find the most recent issue of our newsletter (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader software).






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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