ADHD / Special Needs Resources
Resources That Will Increase Our Understanding of and Improve Our Ability to Meet Kids' Needs:

ADHD / LD / Special Needs Organizations:

	FOCUS:	WEB SITE:	DESCRIPTION:
	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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