
Pediatric Disorders (in alphabetical order)
Attention Deficit Disorders
Aspergers/Autism
Downs Syndrome
Dyslexia
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
Williams Syndrome
Other Pediatric Disorder Resources
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.