Related Links

www.apraxia-kids.org

A great site dedicated to educating and supporting families with children diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech.

ASHA - the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is the professional, scientific, and credentialling association for members and affiliates who are audiologists, Speech-language pathlogists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.

www.autism-society.org

The Autism Society of America is the leading voice and resource of the entire Autism community in education, advocacy, services, research, and support.

www.cureautismnow.org

Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education, and outreach. This organization was founded by parents of children with autism in 1995.

www.do2learn.com

Games, songs, communication cards, print resources and information for special needs.

www.mdausa.org

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency – a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.

www.ndta.org

The Neuro-developmental Treatment Association is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting this hands-on approach in working with people who have neurological challenges (e.g. cerebral palsy, stroke, head injury)

www.scilearning.com

Information about FastForword, an intensive program which develops thinking, listening, and reading skills.

www.sinetwork.org

This is the website for the Sensory Processing Disorder Network (SPD Network). This is a nonprofit organization based in Littleton, Colorado. The website contains information and links related to sensory processing disorders.

www.speechfun.com

Provides free supplemental materials including visuals and pictures for daily routines and communication in the classroom and at home.

www.ucp.org

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. …this site has a GREAT resource list of organizations in the state to assist people with disabilities and their families!!

www.vitallinks.net

Vital Links is an organization founded by Sheila M. Frick in 1997. Vital Links offers continuing education experience focusing on cutting-edge clinical treatment approaches incorporating Therapeutic Listening®. This web page offers information regarding Therapeutic Listening, a program often incorporated into occupational therapy treatment programs.

www.woodbinehouse.com

Woodbine House publishes the Special-Needs Collection, a series of almost 50 books on disabilities…there are many PARENT STATEMENTS included that families can relate well to. They also have step-by-step instructions for using the computer to make customized educational materials for students.