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A 24-hour ADHD hotline. Call 1 (888)-Ask-ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder Resources has a mission of helping people with ADHD achieve their full potential through education, support and networking opportunities. This site has over 150 articles written by national ADHD authorities as well as adults with ADHD. Loaded with parent information and 100 plus links to ADHD-related websites. Includes the National ADHD Directory with over 1100 ADHD Service Providers listed as well as a National ADHD Events Calendar. A free month eNews is also available. An online ADHD Educational Resource brought to you by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation where you will find information and answers to some of the questions you may have about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has local chapters across the country and provides support and information National ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) provides more information about ADD/ADHD A.D.D. WareHouse
Partners in Policymaking is a leadership training program that is sponsored by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC). It is specifically designed for self-advocates and parents and provided information, training and skill building so that participants may obtain state-of-the-art services for themselves and others.
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ATEN - Assistive Technology Educational Network provides information, training and technical support to enhance a students' educational achievements. http://www.aten.scps.k12.fl.us An excellent resource for information , materials, and a FREE lending library is any of the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources Systems (FDLRS). Each county in the state is served by one of their branches. The service is free to parents, educators, and caregivers of children and young adults with disabilities. The Florida State University Center for Performance Technology in conjunction with the Florida Department of Education announces a new web site with features designed to simplify the work of teachers, school administrators, special services staff, parents and others interested in the progress of all Florida's students.
http://auditoryneuropathy.tripod.com/ANindex.html Information on Cochlear Implantation. Parents share their heartfelt stories about seeing their children "hear" for the first time.
Your guide to autism and pervasive developmental disorders with helpful tips and answers to common questions and laws. An African-American family raising an adolescent child with autism share their experiences while providing vital information, resources and a place for families to network. African-America A self-help and advocacy organization run by and for persons living with autism. http://www.geocities.com/ARNFL The Autism Recovery Network is a support network listing useful links to those seeking answers about Autism Spectrum Disorders. A site for parents of children living with autism that will provide them with a "window into the autistic world" through the eyes of young college students with Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning autism.. Visit a really neat art gallery featuring artwork created by artistic savants The Autism Society of America web site. Current articles and topics of interest to those concerned about autism and related disabilities. BFOCASD is a non-profit support organization for families, individuals and educators affected by Autism or Related Disabilities The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at the University of Florida has information and topics related to autism. Visit this site for a complete listing of training programs that they provide. Click on 'Special Topics' to see information about visual supports. A first-of-its kind internet web channel dedicated to autism and other neurological disorders Learn more about autism research and find out more about Soma and her son Tito who have been featured on 60 minutes and Good Morning America. Get more information about the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM), a new teaching method Soma has pioneered and successfully used to teach her son to communicate and write about how living with autism has made him feel. Link to Tito's own personal website. Order copies of the '60 Minutes 2' program about Tito, Soma and the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) on videotape. http://www.childrenofdestiny.org Daily prayers for subscribers to uplift and encourage those touched by autism. A look at the genetic links of autism and other research. www.nationalautismassociation.org Official website for the National Autism Association Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere is a special support program in Lakeland, Florida, created and run by parents of children with autism for parents of children with ASD. They conduct a monthly support group and share valuable information for seasoned families as well as those with newly diagnosed children. Learn more about the Autism Center of America and the Son-Rise program Increase awareness while you shop. http://www.webbed.com/parents/ On-line web courses for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
"Teaching Children Skills to Manage Their Own Behavior". Behavior Analysis services that include: Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, Direct Care and Consultation, Classroom Development Training, Parent Workshops, Preparatory Coursework for Applied Behavioral Analysis Certification. http://ici2.umn.edu/preeschoolbehavior/tip_sheets/default.html The Early Childhood Behavior Project is a special project established to provide technical assistance, inservice training and site development for positive behavioral support strategies for students with disabilities. This website has 75 pages of great "Tip Sheets" that can be downloaded and printed. ADHD and Behavior Modification are just two of the areas covered at this site. View the list and find positive ways of intervening with challenging behaviors.
Listed below are several informative websites and the names, addresses and telephone numbers for these organizations. There is valuable information available at all of these sites and the organizations can provide you with the assistance necessary to understand and cope with bipolar disorder and manic depressive illness. American Psychiatric Association, 400 K Street NW, Suite 1101, Washington, DC 20005. (800) 368-5777 Depression Awareness, Recognition, and Treatment (DART), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. (800) 421-4211 http://www.healthtechsys.com/mimlithium.html Lithium Information Center, Dean Foundation, 8000 Excelsior Drive, Suite 208, Madison, WI 53717. (608) 836-8070 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. (800) 950-6264 National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA), 750 North Franklin Street, Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60610. (800) 826-3632 National Foundation for Depressive Illness, P.O. Box 2257, New York, NY 10116. (800) 248-4344 National Mental Health Association, 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (800) 969-NMHA Depression.com The Internet Mental Health Web Site Pendulum Resources The Society for Manic Depression
Visit the Department of Education's website and find answers to common questions related to our educational system. President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education No Child Left Behind Act
http://www.firn.edu/doe/rules/6a-1-8.htm#6A-1.09431 Parents of high school students with disabilities who have concerns about the Standard High School Diploma can review the State Board Rule 6A-1.09431 (Procedures for Special Exemption from Graduation Test Requirement for Students with Disabilities Seeking a Standard High School Diploma).
Information on the Department of Children and Families.
http://childrenwithdisabetes.com On-line community for parents, kids, adults and families living with Type 1 diabetes The official site of the American Diabetes Association Learn about and understand diabetes
The Council for Exceptional Children is an international professional association of special education educators who develop programs for people with special needs. Their web pages are updated weekly with current special education news. The Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is a statewide alliance of individuals with disabilities, special needs or at-risk and their families. It provides family-driven support, education, information and advocacy. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu Locate tons of valuable information on disabilities. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues. Many invaluable publications and newsletters are available free of charge. A must visit. Parents Inc. is the federal IDEA Parent Training and Information center (PTI) for all of Alaska and is also the Alaska affiliate for several disability organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy Alaska.
For information about some unusual/special disabilities. Learn a little bit about Cri-du-Chat
Find information about disability issues plus a subscription to 'Disability Solutions', a publication of the Enoch-Gelbard Foundation - a resource for families and others interested in Down Syndrome and related disabilities. Len Leshin, M.D., F.A.A.P. is the father of a child with Down syndrome who has created a very useful website of information and links. His site also includes a special page for students who are writing reports on DS. http://www.cyburban.com/~rdill/jan1.html Jan Dill describes her life as a young woman with DS. The National Down Syndrome Society supports DS research, provides information and lists useful books, videos and materials about DS.
DYSLEXIA International Dyslexia Association, 8600 LaSalle Road, Chester Building, Suite 382, Baltimore, MD 21286-2044. (800) ABCD-123 Find information and resources on dyslexia Hernando based support group site county
Everything you need to know about Marion County School District, our education system, school board, administration and Exceptional Student Education. New Horizon Academy is a private school for children living with ASD or related disabilities.
Visit these links below for information on epilepsy. Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA), 4351 Garden City Drive, Suite 406, Landover, MD 20785. (800) EFA-1000 [332-1000]. E-mail:postmaster@efa.org. Teen chat room: http://www.teenchat.org The Epilepsy Institute, 257 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10019. (212) 677-8550 National Epilepsy Hotline: (800) 642-0500 or (919) 748-2319
To see the Sunshine State Standards, go to the website: To see sample FCAT items, go to the website: www.myfloridaeducation.com/sas/fcat For information about accommodations for students with disabilities: www.myfloridaeducation.com/commhome
Detailed information concerning IDEA. IDEA statistics for every state.
www.FloridaInclusionNetwork.com Technical assistance from an extensive bank of topics related to inclusive education. Monday Morning in Washington, DC, is a weekly report published by the Inclusion Research Institute of Washington, DC. It covers events of importance to parents, children and individuals with disabilities.
A multidisciplinary resource for parents of special needs children as well as attorneys, administration, teachers and psychiatrists who work with children with special needs.
AVKO Educational Research Foundation, 3084 West Willard Road, Suite P, Clio, MI 48420-7801. (810) 686-9283. E-mail: DonMcCabe@aol.com Find answers to questions about dyslexia and/or learning disabilities by telephone, fax or e-mail. They also provide tutoring and training for parents, teachers and community volunteers who work with children with learning disabilities. AVKO also publishes a variety of inexpensive materials for students with learning disabilities. Such titles as "Sequential Spelling", "Improving Spelling via Keyboarding", and "The Proper Editing of Notes: The Key to Successful Learning". Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. (888) CEC-SPED CEC is an international professional association of special educators with an active program to improve learning for people with special needs. Many books and materials are available. Their web pages are updated weekly with current news about special education. International Dyslexia Association, 8600 LaSalle Road, Chester Building, Suite 382, Baltimore, MD 21286-2044. (800) ABCD-123 Find information and resources on dyslexia Learning Disabilities Association (LDA), 4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. (412) 341-1515. E-mail: ldantl@usaor.net Locate basic information about learning disabilities and choose from a large collection of books, pamphlets and videos for sale or rent National Center for Learning Disabilities, 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016. (888) 575-7373 or (212) 545-7510. NCLD is a non-profit organization that provides information and resources on learning disabilities.
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For information on the Department of Children and Families, Med-waiver issues or to find out more about the 2003-2004 Legislative Budget Request for Developmental Disabilities. Proposed changes to Developmental Disabilities Program's Med-Waiver.
The ARC is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. Find information, resources and locations. PARENT RESOURCES Parent training and information center
A federally funded residential education and training program that helps students ages 16 to 24 gain the experience they need to get a fulfilling job and obtain control of their lives. Resource centers that provide job search assistance and training.
The Beach Center at the University of Kansas http://www.self-determination.com Center for Self-Determination http://www.firn.edu/doe/commhome/pub-home.htm Clearinghouse Information Center, Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/SPED/dcdt/ Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) LD OnLine Training and Technical Assistance Center (T-TAC), Old Dominion University National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET), University of Minnesota http://www.uncc.edu/sdsp/home.asp Self-Advocacy Synthesis Project http://www.southernmovement.org Southern Movement for Independence The Arc of the United States http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/SPEC/tri/institute.html Transition Research Institute http://www.thetransitioncenter.org The Transition Center at the University of Florida http://www.coehs.unf.edu/pdp/info-link/topics.html The University of North Florida
http://www.med.unc.edu/~hwaage/SLO.html Main SLO website A parent recommended SLO website
Special Olympics is an international organization that trains special needs children to take part and compete in athletic activities.
A network of information that provides advocacy and information for customers of supported employment, their families and the professionals and employers that work with them..
An informative website sponsored and funded by the United States Department of Education that deals with secondary education transition issues in the National Center on Secondary Education's site. http://www.thetransitioncenter.org The Transition Center, located at the University of Florida, provides statewide support in transition to students with disabilities and their families, educators, agency and community organization representatives, and others with an interest in transition.
Shop around for images, visuals, systems or products at the following sites:
Beyond Autism - A parent site http://trainland.tripod.com/pecs.htm
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - Visual Supports: Helping Your Child Understand and Communicate. http://www.card.ufl.edu/visual.html
Do2Learn: Education resources for special needs children
Google images
Pyramid Products - Creators of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECs) http://www.pyramidproducts.com
The Portacom System - Products that make augmentative and alternative communication more portable and easily accessible.
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