KindTree is dedicated to serving and celebrating the Autism Community through art, education, and recreation. With warm hearted whimsy, an open sense of family and a deep level of caring, we reach inside ourselves to embrace our flaws, gather our strengths, and offer our love while reaching out to people with autism spectrum disorders, their families and care givers. Through the power of self-advocacy in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect, autistic and neuro-normal people alike can work toward self- realization.

Eclectic Links here February, 2005 MSNBC Autism Links - Great Stuff!!   updated January 2008 Art by people with autism: Notecards and More... Help Support Artists With Autism   Fun Links | Informational Links | More Links | Personal Web Sites | Government | Local ABA Links http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html  "I am the father of a school-age child who has autism. This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of  applied behavior analysis (ABA) called behavioral intervention."   http://www.bridgesabatapes.com/  "BRIDGES is a complete training program developed to help parents, teachers, physicians and other caregivers establish an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program for children with autism." Cathy and Calvin's Home Page Supporting Oregon parents of children with Autism Autism/ABA/Developmental Disabilities Links" Flashcards specifically designed for teaching children with autism wordwindow.com for kids   NEW Links Donna Williams - Autist Extraordinaire i m a g i n e: Finding New Stories For People Who Experience Disabilities My practice is based upon a simple idea: difficult behaviors result from unmet needs. Article by Geri Newton: Social/Sexual Awareness For Persons With Disabilities PECIAL EDUCATION LAW & ADVOCACY STRATEGIES Your Special Education Resource Center Autism Speaks - now in Eugene Teri Baker, teribaker97436@yahoo.com Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) is a non-profit organization, established in 1989 by and for families committed to future planning and securing a good life for their relative with a disability. Why Don't We Call Them Quirky? As more and more kids live with labels, diagnoses and disorders, a growing number of experts are beginning to use antiquated terms like 'eccentric' and 'odd'. MSNBC 5/04 The following is a site that offers autism intervention strategies, free printable supportive materials and children's books available for purchase. Sensory Learning Center As providers of the Sensory Learning Program, also referred to as the Bolles Method; Staci Uhey and myself Sunny Wilks consider it a privilege to offer this unique intervention to the Greater Portland and SW Washington area. HR 4169 - Mercury Free Vaccines Act of 2004 Prop. 65 Challenge - Bayer Challenges Mercury Toxicity Brain Talk - Operated by John Lester and the University of Massachusetts General Hospital Attorney Mary Broadhurst - Special Education Attorney located in Springfield, Oregon Public Business means Public Business - Holing the government accountable for their decisions Autism Mercury - Extensive Yahoo News Group Educate Yourself - Free educational forum on a wide range of topics Brighter Starts - Educational Toys and Supplies MSNBC - Autism Stories   Fun Links Autism Central - Oddizms! Kalieoscope painter - FUN! Autist Art with An Attitude TR Kelly's BRAINFARM merchandise Oregon Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities Parents Place Autism Chat Autistic Children's Activity Program Kids Kit: Three teachers developed these materials for kids. A great idea. PLAYSTEPS, sequenced books to teach play to young children with autism. Make Your Own FLUBBER! Disability Arts Community in Austin, TX Disabled Artists Network   Imagine Art  serving artists with disabilities as they are professionally accessing the arts.   Informational Links Hippotherapy Aids Children with Sensory and Motor Issues Hippotherapy is a type of horseback riding ("hippos" is the Greek word for horse) that is used by physical, occupational and speech therapists to aid children and adults with neuromuscularskeletal disorders of many kinds. These include problems with coordination, balance, posture, muscle tone and decreased mobility. Available courses in the Autism Field by the top experts Building Futures Conference - Transitions and Employment Asperger's Network in Portland, Oregon Unlocking Autism a new National organization building Autism Awareness Adventures Without Limits Outdoor adventures for everyone Autism Autoimmunity Project, Florida Branch Funding Research into Autism's causes AUTISM SPECTRUM This is a wonderful site with lots of interactive and communication features. I really like this one! KidAccess Tools for visual learners Life Line I.D. Products provides a wide range of pet and child identification products Usborne Home School Books Help make homeschooling successful CIBRA - public testimonies by parents of people with Autism Check out this site about abusive or negligent use of behavior modification procedures. The Institute on Independent Living serves self-help organizations of disabled people who work for self-determination and equal opportunities. They provide information, training materials and technical assistance on accessibility, personal assistance, advocacy, legislation and peer support. The Victory School is a non-profit school for children with autism in Aventura/Miami, Florida. REFERENCE POINTS: Resources for Young Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Mind Your Own Business is a small business portal for youth entrepreneurs co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Junior Achievement Teen Business Link is another SBA site Arkadia - Real estate listings & homes for sale - a community partner Y&E is a web site for young entrepreneurs created by the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership The Abilities Fund, is the first nationwide "community developer" advancing entrepreneurial opportunities for Americans with disabilities Small Business and Self Employment Services, an ODEP-sponsored web site Autism Advocacy Worldwide Autism: an overview by Lewis Mehl-Madrona, M.D., Ph.D. Pretty extensive, good info. "Come Back Jack" - a moving video plus educational sight. Combining the Many Pieces of the Puzzle - ASK Autism Publications - Great book source! Web Based Autism Conference ongoing program. Check out this site today and register. Discussions on Autism and Immunizations and more at "Autism Connect" Supporting All Neurological Disorders Be Independent - helpful for individuals with cognitive and mobility impairments. Want to help Genetic Researchers look for Autism genes? Autism - a conditioned response to biochemical toxicity? (research article - heavy)  Natural Healing for Schizophrenia and other mental disorders Gluten Free Diet Information Gifts of Nature - more gluten free food Society for the Autistically Handicapped - UK. An International source of information.  Oregon Families For The Early Treatment of Autism Autism Society of Oregon  Center For The Study Of Autism Yale Center For Autism Research Texas Autism Society Autism in the Phillipines TEACCH of North Carolina Consumer Organization and Networking Technical Assistance Center, The West Virginia Mental Health Consumer’s Association http://www.contac.org/ www.freecyclingeugene.org www.craigslist.org Volunteer Match - find a volunteer opportunity near you Do You Know Your Rights? (Oregon sites, April, 2004)   What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? What is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? What is the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Assistance and Bill of Rights Act? What is the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)? What is the Air Carriers Access Act (ACAA)? What is the Fair Housing Act (FHA)? What is the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act (CRIPA)? What is the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program?   Other Resources from NCD ADA Technical Assistance Program Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Contacting your U.S. Representative Contacting your U.S. Senator Government Benefits (Your Benefits Connection) healthfinder® - your guide to reliable health information Housing for People with Disabilities Independent Living Centers MEDLINEplus Health Information Parent Training and Information Centers Social Security Disability Benefits Information State Mental Health Agencies State Protection and Advocacy Agencies State Resources State Vocational and Rehabilitation Agencies Su Familia--A Bi-Lingual Helpline (English) Su Familia--A Bi-Lingual Helpline (Spanish) Thomas Legislative Information on the Internet     MORE LINKS Autism Links Homepage More Autism Links than you can shake a stick at!   Personal and Community Web Sites Donna Williams - Autist Extraordinaire Autismland - the autism reality show starring charlie (in NYC) Prince Edward Island Canada, Council of the Disabled Celebate autism and aspergers by reading about role models on the spectrum. They can be an inspiration to us all. oddizm - eccentric and self-centered since 1959 A community... Ray's Autism Page - a man with a mission! A site by Mitzi Waltz regarding her new book "Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help" and the Autism Patient Center. GOOD website! Autism HQ: categorized resource directory for everything about autism.