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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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