ASAT is an organization of parents and professionals dedicated to disseminating accurate, scientifically sound information about autism and options and to improve access to proven, effective, treatments for people with autism, regardless of age, severity of condition, income or place of residence. ASAT fulfills its mission by: Educating professionals and the public about state-of-the-art, valid treatments for people with autism; Supporting certification, to ensure that all individuals with autism receive treatment from practitioners who have met minimum standards of competency; Forming interactive, supportive partnerships with universities to develop accredited educational programs for autism practitioners; and Improving standards of care for people with autism.