The Academic Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) adheres to the principles of Community Based Participatory Research in bringing academic researchers together with the Autistic community to address the needs of adults on the spectrum.

The Autism Acceptance Project works to promote acceptance of and accommodations for Autistic people in society. It showcases the work of Autistic artists and hosts a forum for parents of Autistic children.

The Autism National Committee seeks to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of Autistic persons and others with similar differences of communication and behavior.

Autism Network International is an Autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for Autistic people and is best known for its annual Autreat conferences.

Autistic People Against Neuroleptic Abuse seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of routine prescribing of neuroleptic drugs to Autistics and to end this harmful practice.

Autistics.org, a project by and for Autistics, seeks to build a global database of information and resources to connect Autistic people with the services needed to live whole and happy lives. It has a library, discussion forums, and a Second Life community.