About Our Partners

From national advocacy organizations to small-town grassroots groups, our partners help spread the word and bring the “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” campaign’s important messages to parents everywhere.

 

Partner Spotlights

The "Learn the Signs. Act Early." campaign has many dedicated partners and champions across the country, and this page highlights some of the great things they are doing.

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If you would like to share your story with us, please e-mail actearly@cdc.gov.

 

National Partners

CDC would like to thank the following national partners for their involvement and contributions in the “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” campaign:

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
AAP provides information on child health, guidelines concerning pediatric issues, resources, and tools.

 

AUCD
AUCD's mission is to advance policy and practice for and with people with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and their communities by supporting our members in research, education, and service activities that achieve our vision.

 

Autism Science Foundation
The Autism Science Foundation's mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.

 

Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

 

Autism Society of America (ASA)
ASA provides free information and referral services for parents, an interactive website, educational and scientific conferences, and legislative advocacy for services and funding for research.

 

The Rural Information Center (RIC)
RIC is a part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s, National Agricultural Library and provides information and referral services to America's rural areas.   RIC assists with information needs for rural child care providers, health care professionals and citizens, on child health topics.  RIC is dedicated to supporting and strengthen rural families and has online resources, referral assistance, as well as staff available through a toll-free number 1-800-633-7701.

 

First Signs
First Signs is dedicated to educating parents and professionals about early identification and intervention for children at risk for developmental delays and disorders, including autism.

 

HRSA
HRSA provides national leadership, program resources and services needed to improve access to culturally competent, quality health care.

 

Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
OAR is dedicated to promoting research that can be applied to help families, educators, caregivers, and individuals with autism find much-needed answers to their immediate and urgent questions.

 

Local Partners and Campaign Champions

We would also like to thank the many local and regional grassroots partners – from health care professionals to child care providers to parents – who continue to dedicate their time and resources to help educate people about the importance of monitoring developmental milestones in children.