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Autism/Asperger’s/PDD

arrowAsperger Syndrome Website - An on-line parent-friendly resource for information and support about Asperger syndrome. 

arrowThe Autism Society of America - A  leading grassroots autism organization which exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.

arrowNational Autism Association - The mission of the National Autism Association is to educate and empower families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.

arrowAutism Research Institute - The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967.  ARI provides research-based information to parents and professionals around the world.

 

ADD/ADHD

arrowChildren and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (ChADD) (CHADD), is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.  CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD.

arrowAttention Deficit Disorder Association - An organization for information and resources about attention deficit disorder.

arrowTeaching Strategies for Children with ADD/ADHD - This website offers parents and educators a variety of topics, information, strategies and resources related to ADD/ADHD.

 

Blind/Visual Impaired

arrowThe Blindness Resource Center - The New York Institute for Special Education sponsors this website, which provides a variety of information, resources and links to information relative to the blind and visually impaired.

 

Brain Injury

arrowBrain Injury Association of Pennsylvania, Inc

arrowPennsylvania Head Injury Program

 

Deaf/Hearing Impaired Resource Links

arrowDeaf Resource Links

arrowConsiderations for Teaching a Student Who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the Mainstream Setting by Christine Roy, M.S. Ed 

arrow PA Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program

 

Deaf/Blind

arrow She Touched the World: Laura Bridgman - wonderful article about Ms Bridgman and the early education ans support services for the deafblind.  Consider reading the book about Laura Bridgman too.  Thank you Pitt Magazine for a great article.

 

Learning Disabilities

arrowLearning Disabilities of America

arrowLearning Disabilities of Pennsylvania

arrowLD Online, The Interactive Guide to Learning Disabilities

 

Mental Retardation

arrowAmerican Association on Mental Retardation

arrowThe Arc of PA

 

Down Syndrome

arrowNational Down Syndrome Society

 

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