Research
I have heard a lot of different explanations of what causes autism. Where can I go to learn more about this subject?
- Autism Society of America: (800)3-AUTISM, www.autism-society.org
- National Alliance for Autism Research: (888)777-6227, www.naar.org
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: www.aacap.org
- National Mental Health Association: (800)969-NMHA, www.nmha.org
- UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment
Also browse the content on this site tagged with 'Autism'
I am familiar with the internet, and comfortable working on the computer, but I understand that many websites are not credible. Where can I go to find reliable information on a diagnosis of mental illness?
The following reputable National Mental Health organizations, each with their own websites, are good places to go for reliable information on mental illnesses:
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI): www.nami.org
- National Mental Health Association (NMHA): www.nmha.org
- American Psychological Association: www.apa.org
- American Psychiatric Association: www.psych.org
- National Institute of Mental Health: www.nimh.nih.gov
- Support and Family Education (SAFE) Facts for Families w3.ouhsc.edu/safeprogram
Where would I go to find out about studies that are currently being done at UCLA? How can I find out if there are any upcoming conferences on a particular topic?
To find out more about our studies, please browse the Semel Institute's current Research section. It lists our current centers, areas of research and opportunities to participate.
Events are listed on the Calendar.
I would like to find updated information about research in the field of my loved one's condition. Is there a way to read scientific articles online?
One of the best online resources to find updated research articles is PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. You can search for article by topic, author, or journal title.
You may also browse the current work at UCLA - there are even many opportunities to participate in studies.

