* To bring the issues of autism from individual homes to the forefront of national dialogue.
* To join parents and professionals in one concerted effort to fight for these children who cannot lift their voices to the nation for help.
* To educate parents about pending legislation and existing laws.
* To educate parents about biomedical treatments and behavioral therapies.
* To assist parents of newly diagnosed children by providing direction through a parent-to-parent support hotline in an effort to network families across the country.
* To raise funds for biomedical research, behavioral research, and projects.
* To Work to increase society's ability to work with and understand people with autism.
* To help those on the autism spectrum reach their greatest potential in leading fulfilling and productive lives in relationships, society and employment.
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To educate parents to the danger of mercury to the developing brain of children both born and unborn.