Special Needs Children
Arc of the United States- works through education, research & advocacy to "improve the quality of life for children & adults with mental retardation & related developmental disabilities".
Autism: Intervention and Strategies for Success- written by Autism consultant and author Susan Stokes; articles on effective strategies to use with autistic learners, including assistive technology, Aspergers Syndrome, early childhood interventions, and communication skills.
Autism Society of America
The Center for New Discoveries in Learning- find solutions for ADD, ADHD, dyslexia correction
Center for the Study of Autism
CHADD.org- information on ADD
Down Syndrome
Exceptional Parent Magazine- information, support, outreach, ideas, encouragement for parents of children with disabilities
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Gallaudet University Library- research site contains resources for the deaf
Genetic Diseases Links
Inside the Autism Treatment Maze- see the latest treatment options available for autism and new ways of helping autistic children connect with the world.
International Dyslexia Association
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
New Guides for ADHD Treatment
Our Kids- list of 800 people representing children with varying diagnoses
Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Parents of Kids with Dyslexia
Rett Syndrome
Room 5 Autism- helps parents and teachers of students with autistic spectrum disorders; contains photos of materials and activities used with autistic children in the classroom.
Special Education News- help with behavior management, conflict resolution; information state by state
Special Olympics
Spina Bifida Association of America
Tourette Syndrome Association
Understanding the Student with Asperger's Syndrome- Karen Williams provides the seven defining characteristics of Aspergers syndrome, as well as suggestions and strategies for addressing these symptoms in the classroom.
United Cerebral Palsy
Working Parents
Blue Suit Mom- for working moms in executive positions; contains a database of 300,000 jobs
Mom's Refuge- advice, books, recipes & family budgeting tips
