Mark Haddon's website.
In case you missed the book and author information section of this website, Mark Haddon's website provides entrance to his blog and artwork among other things.
On Autism and Asperger's Syndrome:
Autism New Jersey. (formerly the New Jersey Center for Outreach & Services for the Autism Community)
Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency providing information and advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
Autism Research Institute.
The Autism Research Institute is a non-profit organization that has devoted its work to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the triggers of autism and on methods of diagnosing and treating autism.
Autism Society of America.
The Autism Society, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.
Autism Speaks.
Autism Speaks is the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Eden Autism Services.
The resources provided here are provided by Eden, a New Jersey-based nonprofit organization, whose mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and their families. They're committed to providing a cost-effective, community-based alternative to institutionalization and to offer programming that would meet the changing needs of children and adults with autism.
Libraries and Autism : We're Connected.
The libraries of Scotch Plains and Fanwood (NJ), together with their partners, produced a customer service training video primarily for library staff to help them serve individuals with autism and their families more effectively. The Joint Library website provides many resources and links to more information about their partners, and they also provide training workshops.
National Autism Association.
The mission of the National Autism Association is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
This autism fact sheet provides an overview of the topic of autism, including a listing of organizations that deal with the topic and links to their websites.
University of Michigan Health System.
This short introduction to the topic of Asperger Syndrome includes links to various other sites on the topic.
On Mysteries & Sherlock Holmes:
The Best Sherlock Holmes Stories.
In the summer and fall of 1999, Sherlockians from around the world selected the best Sherlock Holmes stories. This was the largest and most comprehensive survey on the topic ever conducted. Experts chose the top 12 short stories and ranked the four long novels all of which are listed here.
The Cottingley Fairies.
The author of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was a great believe in spirits and fairies. This site includes the photographs of the Cottingley Fairies, as well as a short history.
Sherlock Holmes: The Official Website.
The official website of The Sherlock Holmes Company, which manages the Sherlock Holmes brand. This site includes an online store for Sherlock Holmes merchandise.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Literary Estate.
The official website of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Literary Estate includes biographical details about the author as well as a variety of information on the books written by him and the films inspired by his work.
On Mathematics:
Online Monty Hall Simulator. (requires Java)
The Math Forum @Drexel.
This site will help answer your frequently asked questions about prime numbers and includes lists of links for more information.
Golden Ratio Teaching Guide.
A basic introduction to the mathematical concept of the Golden Ratio as part of a Curriculum Web program of the University of Chicago. David Narain's page includes links to activities and teaching material, as well as links for further exploration of the topic.
Wolfram MathWorld.
A more advanced look at the Golden Ratio, and a jumping off point to a wealth of mathematics resources.
