We provide community members with general information about autism spectrum disorder, guide callers to resources available to meet individualized needs, assist with problem-solving for individuals, families, and professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, provide information about best practice standards developed, and endorsed by the AIACC, provide opportunities for training and consultation to parents and professionals that are specific to needs identified in the region by utilizing the collective expertise of various departments and programs within the University of South Alabama, identify and promote development of programs that are underrepresented in the region, to benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorder, their care providers and educators