Asperger's syndrome

Asperger's Information: http://www.aspergers.com

Asperger's Syndrome Homepage:
URL: http://www.wpi.edu/~trek/aspergers.html

Asperger Coalition of the United States: http://www.asperger.org

Online Asperger Syndrome:
Information and Support provides information and support to families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger

Attention Deficit Disorders

ADD Resources: http:// www.addresources.org

C.H.A.D.D.(Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)is a parent-based organization formed to better the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and those who care for them: http://www.chadd.org

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association: http://www.add.org

National Center for Gender Issues and AD/HD:  http://www.ncgiadd.org

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: http://www.ninds.hih.gov

Autism Spectrum of Disorders

Aspen of New Jersey: http://www.aspennj.org

Autism Society of America:
promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism  http://www.autism-society.org/

Autism-PDD Resources Network:
URL: http://www.autism-pdd.net/

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF AUTISM: http://www.autism.com/

FEAT Families for Early Autism Treatment: http://www.feat.org/

Yale Child Study Center Developmental Disabilities Clinic & Research Home Page: http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/index.html

Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health:
is a national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional,behavioral, or mental disorders and their families: http://www.ffcmh.org

Internet Mental Health:
is an encyclopedia of mental health information http://www.mentalhealth.com/p.html

National Alliance on Mental Illness:
is the nation's leading grassroots, self-help and family advocacy organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder  http://www.nami.org/

National Mental Health Association:
is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research  http://www.nmha.org/

Gifted

Uniquely Gifted:
is dedicated to information about intellectually gifted children with special needs such as AD/HD, learning disabilities, Asperger Syndrome, etc.
URL: http://www.uniquelygifted.org

Mental Retardation

Arc of the United States:
(formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States) is the country's largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families  http://thearc.org/

National Association for Down Syndrome:
serves children and adults with Down syndrome, siblings & families, and medical & educational professionals. Services include parent support services, audio/visual presentations, seminars, conferences and research reports  http://www.nads.org/

National Down Syndrome Society:
increases public awareness about Down syndrome; assists families in addressing the needs of children born with this genetic condition; and sponsors and encourages scientific research  http://www.ndss.org/

Family Village:
is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, their families, and those that provide them services and supports  http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu

Other Health Impaired

Amen Clinic - ADD and Brain Specialists:
Information on ADD, MRI and SPECT/SPECT scans, etc.
http://www.amenclinic.com/ac/default.asp

American Cancer Society:http://www.cancer.org/

American Diabetes Association:http://www.diabetes.org/homepage.jsp

American Heart Association: http://www.americanheart.org/

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America:
is dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergic diseases  http://www.aafa.org/

Epilepsy Foundation of America:
is wholly dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy by working for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service  http://www.efa.org/

Tourette Syndrome Association:
is dedicated to providing up-to-date, accurate information about Tourette Syndrome  http://www.tsa-usa.org/

 

Speech/Language Disorders

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:
 http://www.asha.org

Kids Speech:
Information about speech and language development, assessments and therapy.http://www.kidspeech.com

Specific Learning Disabilities

International Dyslexia Association:
(formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society) is dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia  http://www.interdys.org

LD Online:
is an interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children  http://www.ldonline.org/

Learning Disabilities Association of America:
works to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. http://www.ldaamerica.org/

National Center for Learning Disabilities:
is an easy-to-use resource for people seeking authoritative information on learning disabilities (LD) http://www.ld.org

Resources for Parents of Children with Central Auditory Processing Disorders:
supports parents whose child has been diagnosed with such disorders or suspect their child may have the disorder http://pages.cthome.net/cbristol/capd.html

CAPD:
a very comprehensive site with a ton of links.http://pages.cthome.net/cbristol/capd-lnk.html

Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association:
promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support services that lead toward reduced incidence and improved outcomes of children and adults with brain injuries  http://www.biausa.org/

Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury Related Sites:
is designed to help those needing information on brain injuries http://www.tbinet.org/

Visual Impairments

American Council for the Blind:
is one of the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people  http://www.acb.org/

American Foundation for the Blind:
is a leading national resource for people who are blind or visually impaired, the organizations that serve them, and the general public. The Foundation's mission is to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve equality of access and opportunity that will ensure freedom of choice in their lives http://www.afb.org/default.asp

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Federal Agencies

US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights:
 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html?src=mr

US Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs:
 http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html?src=mr

US Department of Education's OSEP State SPED Monitoring Reports:
This page contains the most recent Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) monitoring reports from approximately 35 states and territories. All future reports will be posted on this page. http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/monitor/osep-monitoring-reports.html

US Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division:
The Educational Opportunities Section enforces federal statutes which prohibit public school officials from engaging in discriminatory practices involving both elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.  http://www.usdoj.gov/cr

Federal Resource Center for Special Education: http://www.dssc.org/frc/

National Council on Disability:http://www.ncd.gov/

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke:
 http://www.ninds.nih.gov

 

NYS Special Education
State Special Education Website:  http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/
Regulations:  http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/lawsandregs/part200.htm
Regulations:-Due Process : 
http://www.sro.nysed.gov/prepfile.htm
Regulations:-General Education : 
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/part100/pages/pt100index.html
Due Process Hearing Decisions: http://www.sro.nysed.gov/

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