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What is Early Intervention?

Early Intervention Program at Northeastern University

Pediatric Disorders (in alphabetical order)

Attention Deficit Disorders
Aspergers/Autism
Downs Syndrome
Dyslexia
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
Williams Syndrome
Other Pediatric Disorder Resources

 

Attention Deficit Disorders
National ADD Association
Provides articles, personal stories, interviews with ADD professionals, book reviews, and links to other ADD - related sites.

Aspergers/Autism
Autism: Recognizing the Signs in Young Children
The importance of Early Intervention, parental concerns, recognizing characteristics in early childhood, referrals, assessment, and prognosis are discussed on this web site.


Center for the Study of Autism
Provides information about Autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficiency of various therapeutic interventions.

Parents for the Early Intervention of Autism in Children (PEACH)
The fastest growing UK charity in the field of ABA and Autism. Helps families start intensive behavioral intervention programs. Aims to encourage, support, and inform parents of children with Autism.

Downs Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Society
A comprehensive, on-line information source about Down Syndrome.

Dyslexia
Dyslexia Research Institute
Their goal is to change the perception of learning differences, specifically in the area of dyslexia and attention deficit disorders. The institute provides parenting information, adult education, advocacy and consultation, research, and developmental resources.

Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA)
Dedicated to educating and assisting individuals and their families with PWS.

Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Association
A national organization dedicated to providing up-to-date information about Tourette Syndrome.

Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome
This site discusses what Williams Syndrome is, how it is diagnosed, physical and psychological characteristics, and tips on how to care for a Williams Syndrome individual.

Other Pediatric Disorders Resources
Pediatric Database (PEDBASE)
A comprehensive listing of physical and psychological disorders associated with early childhood including clinical features and diagnostic criteria.

Family Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources
An on-line community dedicated to providing resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technologies, and disability-related media.

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
This web site offers a large database of understandable information on rare diseases, and a comprehensive database of information on foundations, organizations, agencies, and support groups that assist people affected by rare disorders. An orphan drug database is also available with over 900 orphan drugs designated by the FDA.