The Autism Support Center (ASC) is a program of the North Shore Arc with funding from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation.

The Autism Support Center empowers families who have a member with autism or related disorder by providing current, accurate, and unbiased information about autism, services, referrals, resources, and research trends. In addition, the ASC will provide educational opportunities for families, professionals and our communities; promote networking; increase community awareness; and advocate for services and opportunities.

General information is available to any parent, professional or person who contacts the ASC - However, our primary service area is Northeastern Massachusetts and the suburbs of Boston.

The Autism Support Center (ASC) was created in July, 1991 to support parents and professionals who expressed a need for assistance finding information and support about autism, pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) and Asperger’s Disorder. It is directed by a Parent Advisory Policy Committee comprised of parents of children with autism/PDD.