Winter 2011
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For patients, parents, and professionals
dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Iowa Autism Resources

Listed below is contact information for local chapters of the Autism Society of Iowa, a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization. Local chapters provide information and support, and the society’s website provides links to information and numerous national and state resources. The society also can be reached by calling 888-722-4799 (toll-free)

Autism Society East Central Iowa Chapter
3928 Terrace Hill Drive North East
Cedar Rapids IA 52402-2849
Call 319-378-1241 or email

Autism Society Quad Cities Chapter
PO Box 472
Bettendorf, IA 52722-0008
Email

Autism Society Siouxland Chapter
137 Nimrod
Salix, IA 51052-8078
Call 712-946-7847 or 712-277-9365, or email
 

This program coordinates community-based screening, team-oriented interventions, interagency cooperation, and disseminates information on available resources. The website includes links to learning opportunities for parents and professionals, technical assistance and follow-up evaluation for schools serving youth with autism spectrum disorders, access to RASP statewide library holdings on autism issues and programming; reference lists on issues in autism; support for and checklists to use in community screening for autism; educational rules and regulations; and links to area education agencies. The RASP works cooperatively with the Autism Society of Iowa.

Regional Autism Services Program
University of Iowa
100 Hawkins Drive, Room 226
Iowa City, IA 52252-1011
319-356-4619
Email Sue Baker, M.S.