Autism Society of America
The Autism Society of America (ASA) was founded in 1965 by Bernard Rimland together with Ruth C. Sullivan and a small group of other parents of children with autism. Its original name was the National Society for Autistic Children; the name was changed to emphasize that autistic children grow up. The ASA's stated goal is to increase public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by autistic people as well as their families and the professionals with whom they interact. Although the group has promoted the pseudoscientific belief that vaccines cause autism in the past, it now affirms that there is no link between vaccination and autism. In 2021, the ASA launched a new brand including a logo consisting of multicolor lines forming a fabric with a new slogan, "The Connection Is You".
| Founded | 1965 |
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| Founders | Bernard Rimland, Ruth C. Sullivan, and others |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Rockville, Maryland, United States |
| Lori A. Ireland | |
President/Chief Executive Officer | Christopher Banks |
| Subsidiaries | Autism Society of America Foundation |
Revenue (2013) | $2,396,020 |
| Expenses (2013) | $2,378,089 |
| Endowment | $50,000 |
Employees (2013) | 27 |
Volunteers (2013) | 20 |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | National Society for Autistic Children |