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Autism Organizations

Autism Organizations

National nonprofits and federal programs that provide autism information, local affiliates, family guides, scholarships and research funding.

Based on Autism Society of America · Autism Society · Organization for Autism Research · OAR · Autism Science Foundation · SPARK for Autism and 3 more · All sources · Checked November 3, 2026

~70Autism Society affiliates in 34 states plus D.C.Autism Society
$3,000OAR scholarship awarded per recipient to autistic studentsOrganization for Autism Research
60LEND training programs funded by HRSA under the Autism CARES ActAUCD · HRSA MCHB

National organizations and federal programs

The organizations below provide autism information, local affiliates, family guides, scholarships and research funding at a national level; the federal programs coordinate research and training across the country. Listings link to external organizations; they do not imply affiliation, endorsement or guaranteed services, and eligibility, availability and costs change — confirm directly with each organization.

Nonprofit organizations

NonprofitAutism Society of AmericaThe Autism Society offers autism information, screening and diagnosis guidance, topic-based resources, online training and a National Helpline, and links visitors to local affiliates.Visit official resource NonprofitAutism Society — Local Support (affiliates)A state-by-state map of about 70 Autism Society affiliates in 34 states plus D.C., with contact details for each.Visit official resource NonprofitOrganization for Autism ResearchThe Organization for Autism Research provides free, evidence-based resources for families, educators and autistic self-advocates, funds applied research, and offers scholarships for autistic students.Visit official resource NonprofitOAR — Autism Resources catalogOAR’s catalog of guides, including A Parent’s Guide to Research, A Parent’s Guide to Assessment, Navigating the Special Education System and A Guide for Transition to Adulthood; many are free or low-cost.Visit official resource NonprofitOAR — ScholarshipsOAR’s scholarship program awards $3,000 per recipient to autistic students in full-time undergraduate, trade, technical, vocational or life-skills programs.Visit official resource NonprofitAutism Science FoundationThe Autism Science Foundation funds autism research and shares guides for newly diagnosed families, school-aged children and adults, plus a Participate in Research directory.Visit official resource NonprofitSPARK for AutismSPARK is a free, online, long-term autism research study open to anyone in the U.S. with a professional autism diagnosis and their family members.Visit official resource

Federal programs

Federal agencyNIMH — Autism Spectrum DisorderThe National Institute of Mental Health’s autism topic page with research priorities, brochures, statistics and clinical-trial listings.Visit official resource Federal agencyInteragency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee coordinates all autism efforts across the Department of Health and Human Services and publishes a Strategic Plan, Summary of Advances and research portfolio analyses.Visit official resource Federal agencyHRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau — AutismHRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau funds LEND and DBP training, autism research networks and transition programs under the Autism CARES Act.Visit official resource

This website provides general educational information. It does not diagnose autism or replace individualized medical, developmental, psychological, or educational advice. Screening is not diagnosis.

External listings do not imply affiliation, endorsement, or guaranteed services. Eligibility, availability, costs, and insurance coverage may change. Research summaries reflect evidence available at the time of review.