Resources for Professionals (in alphabetical order)
Center
for the Study of Autism
Provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and
conducts research on the efficiency of various therapeutic interventions.
Coordinated
Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD)
Six nonprofit leaders in the field of learning
disabilities work together to make people aware of learning disabilities,
share information with parents, and promote the need for early detection
and intervention.
(The)
Division of Early Childhood
This nonprofit membership organization is for individuals who work with
children with special needs and their families. The organization is dedicated
to promoting policy and practice, thereby enhancing the development of young
exceptional children.
Early
Childhood Care and Development
A site for parents as well as professionals who want guidance in home-visits
and programming for groups. This organization makes great use of child development
theory with regard to programming and activities. Links to relevant sites
in health, regulations, and women's issues are provided.
Early
Childhood Research Institute on Measuring Growth and Development
This site is dedicated to exploring general growth and development outcomes,
individual growth and development indicators, and assessment solutions in
early childhood.
Early
Intervention Solutions
This web page offers on-line behavior plans, information on IDEA and 504
plans, and child/adolescent intervention screening.
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.
(The)
Global School Psychology Network
An innovative Internet community dedicated to the professional development
of school psychologists.
IDEA
Practices
This web site answers questions about the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), keeps you informed about ideas that work, and supports
your efforts to help all children learn, progress, and realize your dreams.
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.
(Massachusetts)
Federation for Children with Special Needs
This site lists special education regulations as delineated by the Massachusetts
Department of Education and discusses issues concerning compliance with
federal guidelines.
Ministry
of Children and Family Development
Discusses the benefits of early intervention and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
and Effects, and lists the best interventions for infants, young children,
and elementary school age children. Provides advice to professions who are
working with parents whose children have been affected by drugs or alcohol.
Pediatric
Database (PEDBASE)
A comprehensive listing of physical and psychological disorders associated
with early childhood including clinical features and diagnostic criteria.
Pediatric
Services- Resources for Early Intervention
This site provides contact information for every state in the US regarding
early intervention and special education for preschoolers.
Resource
Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (RECAPP)
This site offers practical tools and information to effectively reduce
sexual risk-taking behaviors. Provides up-to-date evaluated program material
for professionals working with teens.
What
About the Children?
This organization aims to promote and advance, in the interests of social
welfare, the proper care and upbringing of children, and increase the knowledge
and understanding of parenting for a child's emotional, moral, and intellectual
development. Also discusses attachment disorder and daycare issues.