CAN - Cure Autism Now, and NAAR - National Alliance for Autism Research, are two parent-formed organizations that endeavor to raise both public awareness and support for increased funding into the causes and treatments for autism and related disorders. They also have parent volunteers working to raise money to fund pilot studies, write newsletters, put on conferences, etc. Both organizations have or will soon publish national newsletters, and free copies may be acquired by contacting them at:
CAN also has an active Illinois chapter! To learn more about local CAN meetings, activities, conferences write:
NAAR
66 Witherspoon St., Suite 310
Princeton, NJ 08542CAN
5225 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 226
Los Angeles, CA 90036
1-323-549-0500
1-888-8AUTISM
CAN
P.O. Box 4294
Wheaton, Il 60189-4294
