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January 31, 2012

== LEARNING DISABILITIES & CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

FIRST SOME GENERAL SITES, THEN SCROLL DOWN FOR SPECIFICS

Internet Special Education Resources at http://www.iser.com/ "...ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals, organizations, and schools that serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, critical teen issues, and other special needs..."

ACT: Advocating Change Together at http://www.selfadvocacy.com is "...anon-profit disability rights organization run for and by people with developmental and other disabilities." It has a wide range of resources.

dysTalk at http://www.dystalk.com/ "...provides information to parents and teachers on learning and learning difficulties. I,t achieves this primarily through filming short talks from various professionals and experts and making them free to view on our website. We have talks on dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and many other related conditions..."

LD Online.org at http://www.ldonline.org This site is a great resource for parents of children who have learning disabilities. Whether its dyslexia, ADHD, or any of a number of other disorders, .

Family Friendly Fun and Life Resources at http://www.family-friendly-fun.com is a "dynamic resource for information that enhances the quality and enjoyment of special needs family life.". A wide-ranging site welcoming site submissions

LD Resources at http://www.ldresources.com/ "is a collection of resources on various aspects of learning disabilities with comments from community members."

Parent-Teacher Guide To Learning Disabilities

The University of Michigan's Center for Motor Behavior & Pediatric Disorders at http://www.umich.edu/~cmbds/ has as a mission "..To conduct and disseminate basic scientific research to better understand the complexity of individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida and to utilize this knowledge to design and test innovative clinical services...."

Other resources:

Special Needs Physiotherapy

Rebound Therapy at http://www.reboundtherapy.org/ is an English (U.K.) unique treatment paradigm that: "... is used to describe the use of a trampoline to provide therapeutic exercise and recreation for people with a wide range of special needs..."

SPECIFIC DISORDERS

A.D.H.D. :

ADHD Action Guide at http://www.adhdactionguide.com/ has good resources on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD Information Library at http://www.newideas.net/ has lots of resources right on the site

National\Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities has a good ADHD page page

Angelman Syndrome:

Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc. at http://www.angelman.org/ offers a range of good resources, including information for families and doctors.

The International Angelman Syndrome Organization at http://www.international.angelmansyndrome.orgis another excellent resource site with an Australian companion site.

Asperger Syndrome:

OASIS, (Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support) at http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ is a superb resource supported by the University of Delaware.

Yahoo's Asperger's Syndrome at http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Asperger_s_Syndrome/ is a great place to look.

Autism:

The Autism Society of America at http://www.autism-society.org has as its mission "...to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families..."

iautistic.com at http://iautistic.com is a great site in Singapore in English with good resources

The Autism Links page at http://www.paulbunyan.net/users/cbsolson/BOlson1/autism/links.html of Bradley Wayne Olson's home page has a superb range of sites (a site reviewed in Yahoo Internet Life in July 1998's "Touched by the Web".

The National Autistic Society at http://www.oneworld.org/autism_uk "...is the UK's foremosr charity for people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families..."

University of Maryland Medical Center has a good Autism page at http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/autism-000874.htm

Behavioral Problems

Empowering Parents at http://www.empoweringparents.com/ "...The site is among the web's top resources for parents dealing with challenging behavior in children. We feature professional advice..."

Birth Disorders

Birth Disorder Information Directory page at http://www.bdid.com offers a searchable directory of resources

Snowdrop at http://www.snowdrop.cc/ "..is a consultancy in child development which specialises in providing programmes of rehabilitation for children who suffer developmental difficulties. Those difficulties may be caused by brain injury or by sociocultural sources and might express themselves in many ways, such as cerebral palsy or autism, or more specific problems such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia or specific language impairment...".

Cerebral Palsy:

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers FAQ at http://www.cerebralpalsylawyersfaq.com/ is a site with information treatment > options, research developments inspirational stories on people with CP.

Cerebral Palsy Source at http://www.cerebralpalsysource.com provides extensive resources

Developmental Disabilities:

Math and Reading Help for Kids at http://Math-and-Reading-Help-for-Kids.org Is not a disability site per se, but offers valuable advice.

The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities at http://www.mncdd.org "...is to provide information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion (IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities and their families..."

Down's Syndrome:

Special Child: Disorder Zone at http://www.specialchild.com/disorder.html is a comprehensive list of disorders and relevant information pages

The Family Village Down's Syndrome page at http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_down.htm

And the Our Kids site at http://rdz.stjohns.edu/lists/our-kids also has a lot of information on Down's in various places.

Dyslexia:

The Dyslexia Institute at http://www.dyslexia-inst.otg.uk is an excellent English dyslexia site with good resources.

Dyslexia Online at http://www.audiblox2000.com/dyslexia_dyslexic/dyslexia.htm is an "Online Magazine Offering New Perspectives on Dyslexia ..."

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexicat http://www.rfbd.org ic serves people with "print disabilities" those who can't effectively read standard print because of a disability.

Dyslexia TV at http://www.dyslexia.tv Is a resource-rich site for, and often by, people with this frustrating condition. I was happy to be contacted by this site as I am a paraplegic man with M.S. with a wife with M.S.. We are dependent on attendant care - me to keep working, and my wife for help around the house - and by far! the best attendant we have happens to be dyslexic. A woman my age, who is incredibly caring and capable. She has frustrations to deal with, but has, and does, accomplish so much!

International Dyslexia Association at http://www.interdys.org "...is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. IDA is the oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation -- founded in 1949..."

Kabuki Syndrome

Supporting Aussie Kids with Kabuki Syndrome at http://www.sakks.org is a very rare pediatric disorder with multiple signs

Medical/Clinical:

PEDINFO: An Index of the Pediatric Internet at http://www.pedinfo.org (new address) is a superbly comprehensive resource "Dedicated to the dissemination of on-line information for pediatricians and others interested in child health."

The Snap, Childhood Diseases and Conditions page at http://www.snap.com/directory/category/0,16,home-18511,00.html offers a lot of good links.

Mutism:

Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc. at http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/mia/g/a/garden/garden/index.htm is home for this condition. "Selective Mutism (SM) is a psychiatric disorder seen more often in children - characterized by persistent FAILURE (not refusal) to speak in select social settings."

The Selective Mutism Group at http://selectivemutism.org/ is another excellent site to check out.

Products, devices, and clothing:

Adaptive Mall ® Tumble Forms site has an excellent range of products for children with disabilities.

Toys and enabling devices for children Please note, this listing is merely a compilation of catalogs; it does not constitute an endorsement of any of the companies or products listed.

Enabling Devices Click on "Toys for Special Children", "...offers affordable assistive and learning devices for the physically challenged".

Innovative Products at http://www.iphope.com specializes in Assistive Mobility Devices For Children With DisABILITIES.

Mobility4Kids at http://www.mobility4kids.com "...All of us take pride on our line of products and services specifically designed for children with physical disabilities...".

Pipsqueakers at http://www.pipsquakers.com "...makes Baby shoes that motivate with sound, encouraging babies to move, explore and learn to walk. Babies with vision or mobility disabilities are motivated while enhancing their auditory skills. Parents with disabilities are able to HEAR when their quick moving toddler is on the move."

Rett Syndrome

International Rett Syndrhome Association at http://www.rettsyndrome.org is "...dedicated to providing families with the latest medical information..."

ahoo/Nord's Rett Syndrome page at http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/nord182 offers a rande of information and links

Sensory Processing Disorder:

the SPD Network at http://www.sinetwork.org "...Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex disorder of the brain. People with SPD misinterpret everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. This can lead to behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and many other issues..." and the related:

the Kid Foundation at http://www.kidfoundation.org "...focuses on research, education, and advocacy related to Sensory Processing Disorder .."

Sickle Cell:

The Sickle Cell Information Center at http://www.emory.edu/PEDS/SICKLE has a lot of resources on this condition.

Special Child: "For parents and caregivers of children with specil needs" at http://www.specialchild.com "..,an online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs...."

Speech and Communication Disorders:

VOICES Association, Inc. at http://www.4voices.org and the associated message board/group V.O.I.C.E.S. (Victory Over Impairments in Communication Expression and Speech) at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/voices_group were created to be resources for families with children who have speech and other communication disorders. The message board is "a forum for anyone who has or cares about children with speech and communication disorders. We would like to discuss and learn about neurologically based communication disorders such as but not limited to apraxia". Be sure to check out the Association's Resources and Links page!

Spina Bifida:

Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus at http://www.asbah.org aims to improve services for people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, to work with them to extend their choices, and maximise opportunities for independence and achievement.

Spina Bifida Association of America at http://www.sbaa.org was formed "...to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected..."

SBH Queensland at http://www.spinabifida.org offers good resources on spina bifida and the related hydrocephalus

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS):

SIDS Network at http://sids-network.org is dedicated to providing information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Other Infant Death.

Treacher Collins Syndrome

National Craniofacial Organization's Treacher Collins Page offers extensive innformation on this condition.

Other sites for special children:

The Arc of the United States at http://www.TheArc.org/welcome.html, is a national organization with 140,000 members working on issues concerning children and adults with mental retardation.

Caring Communities at http://wwwcaringcommunities.org , a non-profit organization based in Eldersburg, Maryland designed to address the need for comprehensive respite care services in Maryland. A statewide resource dedicated to promoting the ability of families who have children with disabilities to have a "break", or respite, from the day-to-day responsibilities of raising such a child. Also runs the World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo .

TheCouncil for Exceptional Children at http://cec.sped.org is a professional and international organization dedicated to improving education for children with special needs.

Harriet Lane WWW Links at http://www.med.jhu.edu/peds/hll/ is a SUPERB resource for clinicians and researchers.

Hattie Larlham Foundation at http://www.larlham.org is for families and professionals involved with the treatment of disabled children.

I Am Your Child. This isn't exactly a disability site, but the detailed and comprehensive information on child development in the first three years of life, as well as the resources for parents, can be invaluable in tracking any childs developmental milestones.

Idea '97 at http://www.ed.gov/OFFICES/IDEA lists the latest amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of '95.

Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) at http://irsc.org is a superb web site "dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disABILITIES on a global basis ".

LD Online at http://www.ldonline.orgoffers comprehensive resources for parents, teachers, and students about learning and attention deficit disorders.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities at http://www.nichcy.orghas a step by step guide with answers for parents.

Our Kids at http://rdz.stjohns.edu/library/support/our-kids.html is a wonderful site with information for parents of children with disabilities.

The Schwab Foundation for Learning at http://www.schwablearning.org has loads of information on adaptive technologies and other resources for educating children with learning differences.

The Sibling Support Project at http://www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp/default.htm is a national program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) at http://www.hood.edu/seri has a broad range of resources categorized by disability.

Special Needs Family Fun at http://www.specialneedsfamilyfun.com "offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life for families with disabilities."

Trish & John's Resources for Parents with Disabilities (and 'their daughter's home page' ["main" on their menu]) at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Trish_and_John/resource.htm are superb pages with just that: lots of great resources!

Tuesday's Child - P.O. Box 270046 Fort Collins, CO 80527. Phone: 970-416-7416 Fax: 970-484-4574. Web site: http://www.tuesdayschild.com. Bimonthly magazine offering parents of children with disabilities practical information and support.

Through the Looking Glass at http://www.lookinngglass.org is a site "...for families in which a child, parent, or grandparent has a disability or health issue..."

Youth Flight at http://youthflight.totavia.com is a Canadian organization "...YouthFlightCanada is a truly remarkable, magical, one-of-a-kind Canadian charitable organization. Its mission is to provide motivational and inspirational participation opportunities for challenged and disadvantaged children.

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