Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDA National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
C.H.A.D.D.
Children and adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is the largest national ADD/ADHD organization.
CHADD of Northern California
Specific Northern California information for CHADD.
National Resource Center on AD/HD
This site answers many of your questions about AD/HD, and directs you
to other reliable sources online. New material is regularly added. The
Center is a program of CHADD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
ASA Autism Society of America
ASPEN of America, Inc
ASPEN
of America, Inc. is a national non-profit organization formed to
increase the awareness of, and provide support for, individuals
affected with the following neurological disorders: Asperger Syndrome
(AS), High Functioning Autism (HFA), Hyperlexia, Nonverbal Learning
Disorder (NLD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise
Specified (PDD-NOS), and Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder.
FEAT Families for Early Treatment of Autism
Interactive Autism Network Community
MAAP Services for Autism & Asperger Syndrome
Stanford Autism/Asperger Research Reports
Communication Disorders
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Cherab Foundation
The Cherab Foundation is a world-wide non-profit working to improve
communication skills and education for children with speech and
language delays. especially verbal and oral apraxia, severe
neurologically-based speech and language disorders that hinder
children's ability to speak.
National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders
National Association of the Deaf
American Speech, Language & Hearing Association
Apraxia Kids
The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA)
Center for Social THinking, Inc. & Think Social Publishing Social Pragmatics
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Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
Emotional/Behavioral Issues & Mental Health
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Calif. Dept of Ed Positive Environments Network
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
Center for Effective Collaboration & Practice
Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders
Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Parenting Resource
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Child Trauma Academy
DBSA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
ifred International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression
Juvenile Bi-Polar Research Foundation
NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Mental Health Information Center
National Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
NATSAP National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs
Parents and Teachers of Explosive Kids
Learning Disabilities (includes non-verbal, processing disorders)
Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities
SchwabLearning A comprehensive on-line resource for parents of children with learning difficulties
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
provides essential information to parents, professionals and
individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs
to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and
strengthen educational rights and opportunities
All Kinds of Minds – Mel Levine
The International Dyslexia Association
(IDA) is an international, non-profit, scientific and educational
organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia
The Learning Disabilities Association of America
(LDA) is a national, non-profit organization, whose purpose is to
advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of
normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of
a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature
The Learning Disabilities Council offers free downloadable materials for parents
LD OnLine
is a home on the Internet for anyone interested in learning
disabilities. It's a place for parents, educators, and kids to learn,
to find help, and to exchange ideas.
LD Resources was created by Richard Wanderman, master teacher of students with learning disabilities and creative Macintosh guru.
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
NLD on the web
NLDline has information about nonverbal Learning Disabilities
Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
NLDLine
Educational Therapists
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Other/More on Specific Disabilities
The ARC
The Arc is a national voluntary organization committed to the welfare
of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
Brain Injury Association
Cal Tash
The California Chapter of The Association for persons with Severe
Handicaps. This organization promotes inclusion of children and adults
with disabilities in all settings.
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
CECP focuses on "improving services for children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems."
Center for Social Thinking, Inc. & Think Social Publishing, Inc
Workshops, Training, Consultation, Assessment & Therapy For Persons with Social Thinking Challenges
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international
professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes
for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities,
and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies,
sets professional standards, provides continual professional
development, advocates for newly and historically under served
individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain
conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Creating Solutions was established in 2005 as the entity to publish, Disability Solutions, established in 1995.
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Dyspraxia USA
Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families.|
Family Village
A host of resources for parents of children with any disability.
National Fragile X Foundation
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.maintains
a confidential patient networking program, the goal of which is to
stimulate the exchange of information and mutual support among
individuals and families who are affected by the same rare disorder.
Martindale’s Language & Translation Center Sign language databases on line.
National Center for Rare Diseases
Sensory Processing – Bay Area
Sotos Syndrome Support for families and individuals who have Sotos Syndrome.
Supported Life Institute Advocating Inclusive and Dynamic Communities
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
United Cerebral Palsy Association UCP's
Mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full
citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
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