Special Needs, By Category
ADD/ADHD
CDC ADHD PAGE
CDC Definition
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/
CHADD
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to our informative Web site, 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. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.
http://www.chadd.org/AM/CustomPages/home/CHADD_Home.htm?CFID=4575171&CFTOKEN=95056915&jsessionid=f2302899191186506995968
Autism
Autism Society of America
ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
Autism Community Store
Finally, a store that has the things our kids need -- all in one place.
http://www.autismcommunitystore.com/
Autism Society of NC-Moore County Chapter
The Autism Society of Moore County is committed to providing support and promoting opportunities which enhance the lives of individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.
http://www.autism-mc.org/
Autism Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/index2.php?intro=3
Child Net TV By the Dan Marino Foundation
The mission of Childnett.tv® is to reach out globally to families, clinicians, and educators through the internet to provide information related to autism and other neurological disorders. Viewers can watch personal stories, therapies, and the latest medical research 24 hours a day from home, work, or wherever high-speed internet access is available - all for free.
http://www.childnett.tv/
The Dan Marino Foundation
The Dan Marino Foundation’s mission is to “open doors” for children and young adults with special needs by supporting comprehensive integrated treatment programs, providing outreach services, advancing scientific research, and fostering independence through transition programs.
http://www.danmarinofoundation.org/
Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute
http://www.barberinstitute.org/
Heroes with Handicaps
Heroes With Handicaps, Inc. is a non-profit organization 501 (c) (3) established to provide financial assistance to Military Special Needs Children who are diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum and have an emotionally impaired disability.
http://www.heroeswithhandicaps.org/
Judevine Center for Autism
For more than thirty years, Judevine Center for Autism has been a pioneer in treatment and training of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Its programs rooted in principles of applied behavior analysis within a social exchange framework, the Judevine Center has provided effective training and treatment to thousands of families across the world. Judevine Center has, over the years earned an international reputation as a leader in its field.
http://judevine.org/
Bi-Polar Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Fragile X
Most common genetic cause of developmental delay and LD
Hearing Loss
Mental Retardation
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
OI also known as brittle bone disease
Special Diets
Tourette Syndrome
Vision Loss