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      Attention Deficit CH.A.D.D. Organization for children and adults with attention deficit disorder--provides access to research, laws, local chapters.
      Attention Deficit National Attention Deficit Disorder Association Resources for the needs of adults and young adults with ADD and ADHD, as well as for those who live with and teach those who do.
      Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    Autism Research Institute Conducts and disseminates research results on causes of autism, methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.
      Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    Autism Society of America Provides information regarding advocacy, education, public awareness, and research.
      Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    Autism Speaks Site provides support, resources and "breaking news" related to autism for families.
      Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    The Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) and Healthy Infant Development Laboratory The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. This association works with the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California.
      Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism Professional football player, Doug Flutie's foundation aids in funding autism research and providing financial support to families with autistic children.
      Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    The Geneva Center for Autism Provides information regarding training, support, and research.
      Autism
    Asperger's Syndrome
    Autism Society - Canada Provides information for both families and educators.
      Learning Disabilities International Dyslexia Association This site provides membership information, services, conference announcements, and news.
      Learning Disabilities LD Online: Learning Disabilities Resources For those of us who parent and/or teach children with special needs.
      Learning Disabilities National Center for Learning Disabilities Resources for the needs of those affected by learning disabilities.
      Learning Disabilities NLDline - Nonverbal learning disorders (NLD) Provides definition/research information, resources for families and professionals, and includes news and calendar information.
      Mental Health The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Provides families with information about research, support, and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders.
      Mental Health The Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health This organization's goals include providing leadership in the field of children's mental health and addressing the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders from birth through transition to adulthood.
      Mental Health The George Lucas Educational Foundation The creator of "Star Wars" advocates for our misunderstood kids by offering specific professional development and encouragement to teachers!
      Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Provides families with information about OCD, focusing on providing support groups, references, and treatment information.
      Mental Health Print Resources For Parents and Teachers Extensive list of organizations and addresses.
      Tourette Syndrome Tourette Syndrome Association Another disorder related to ADHD and just as misunderstood; this site will answer many questions.


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