"I was told that my youngest child, my three-year-old baby boy, would never speak again. Our doctor told me, point blank, "Im sorry, but your boy has been diagnosed with autism.'" Those words would change Michelle's life forever. Her usually chatty and playful toddler boy had suddenly stopped talking, zoning out, crying frequently, and was simply not himself. 

God had a plan and a purpose for Michelle. She left the company which she co-founded and immediately went on a mission--a mission to find answers. Doctor after doctor told her that there was little she could do for her son. But she wouldn't take "no" for an answer. 

To read Michelle's story, and how she has helped change the lives of thousands of children with special needs, as well as their parents and siblings, CLICK HERE.

Looking for valuable and insightful information? Autism.co has identified a handful of websites for you to check out. While we do not endorse third party websites or content, we are respectful of their strides to bring you some of the latest and most valuable information on Autism. 

1.The Autism Research Institute, http://autism.com/
Autism.com provides an excellent understanding on what Autism is, how common ASD is on children, and tips and research for families, educators, and medical professionals in Autism. Autism.com also has a FAQ page where you can search topics such as: Myths about Autism, an overview of Autism, and “Why should I seek Medical treatment for my child’s Autism?”

2.The Autism Society of America, HTTP://www.autism-society.org
Autism-Society.org offers many ways to get involved in local Autism society chapters throughout the country, receive weekly emails about the latest new on Autism, attend Autism Society of America Events, and to take courses to increase knowledge of Autism. Autism-Society.org also enables visitors to donate to the cause, view state resources, and be able to buy books on Autism.

3.Spectrum Publications http://www.spectrumpublications.com
Spectrum publications is a national magazine for the Autism and the developmentally disabled community, sharing the latest news and discoveries on Autism. They also allow visitors to subscribe via RSS to view blogs, news feed, columns feed, and the My Spectrum feed.

4.Autism United,http://www.autismunited.org/
Autism United offers viewers numerous articles, videos, activities, and a gold mine of information on Autism. Autism United also offers products such as Toms shoes and eyewear, toys, diet plans, Bow-flex coupons, and peapod coupons.

5.Autisms Speaks Inc., http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Autism Speaks.com is usually referred as the “Go-To” place for information, resources, research, and Advocacy for Autism. Autism Speaks also hosts numerous Walk events, accepts donations, and has chapters in cities and universities across the nation.

6.The Autism Project.com, http://www.theautismproject.org/
The Autism Project is a non-profit organization that takes donations from visitors and uses those funds for research, education, and host events for autism. They also have weekly newsletters for members as well.

7.The Global Autism Collaboration, https://www.autismwebsite.com/gac/
The Global Autism Collaboration is an organization that partners with dozens of non-profit Autism organizations(such as The Autism Project and the Autism research institute) from around the world to aid in research, donations, education, and support for Autism. (This organization will be beneficial for someone who owns a non-profit Autism organization).

8.Talk About curing Autism, http://www.tacanow.org
Talk about Curing Autism offers info about the basics of Autism including the symptoms and tips to aid parents with their child with autism. TACA also has chapters and holds events throughout the country. They share the latest news, resources, and take donations as well as sell special edition Oakley sun-glasses with the Autism ribbon on the sides.

9.The Mindd Foundation, http://mindd.org (based in Australia)
The Mindd Foundation was made to show the world numerous ways to help treat Metabolic, immunologic, neurologic, digestive, and developmental conditions that affect the mind with organic diets, biomedicine, and special supplements. Their website also offers insightful lectures and videos,along with a donations page.

10.Autism 360, http://autism360.org
Autism 360 offers a revolutionary program in which you can create a profile for your child with autism, list his/her symptoms, and find other families with children that have either similar or the same symptoms. This enables the user to find treatment methods from people whose child who has had the same symptoms.