The Internet
can be a wonderful tool in your search for information on your child's unique
needs. You can access the latest research on treatments and instructional
technology. There is information from special interest groups and advocates for
various methodologies. The information can range from wonderfully informative
to blatantly misleading. In using the Internet, we recommend you search the
websites of nationally recognized organizations with established credibility.
Here are a few you might want to check out:
American Association on Mental
Retardation - AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization
of professionals (and others) concerned about mental retardation and related
disabilities.
American Foundation for the Blind
- A one-stop information and referral resource for people who are blind or
visually impaired, the organizations and individuals that serve them, and the
general public.
Autism
Society of America - A leading source of information and referral on
autism.
California Parent
Training & Information Centers - A list of California agencies providing
resources for families of children with disabilities.
Children & Adults with
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - The nation's leading nonprofit
organization serving individuals with ADHD.
Council for Exceptional
Children-Division for Learning Disabilities - Information and resources for
teaching children with learning disabilities.
National Institute of Mental Health - Information about the
symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and
many other disabilities and illnesses.
Simplified Technology for Children with Communication Disorders -
Information and resources regarding Augmentative and Assistive Communication
Technology.
Special Education
Services and Resources - Programs and services available to students with
disabilities, publications, training and technical assistance opportunities and
recruitment resources and materials.