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1. http://www.add.org/
This site provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) by bringing together science and the human experience for both adults with AD/HD and professionals who serve them.
2.http://www.autismconcepts.com
This site shares information from a variety of sources and provides many links to other sites regarding practical ways to help, plan and manage the lives of children with autism. Information with respect to any treatment, therapy, program, service or provider herein is intended for information and educational purposes only.
3. http://www.autism.org
The Center for the Study of Autism provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions for children with autism.
Behavior
4.Behavior Disorders
http://www.behaviordisorder.org
This website for teens, adults and parents and offers information on behavior disorders, conduct disorders, and other behavior problems. Their articles are written to educate the general public about behavior disorders, the warning signs, treatment, and statistics on behavior issues.
5.Behavioral Disorders in Early Childhood
http://www.brighttots.com/Behavioral_disorders.html
This website discusses factors such as the environmental and genetic influences that may contribute to challenging behaviors in young children. There is also information on treatments and interventions for children with behavioral disorders.
6.Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu/about.html
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning is project designed to strengthen the capacity of Head Start and child care programs to improve the social and emotional outcomes of young children.
7.Conduct Disorders-Support for Parents
http://www.conductdisorders.com
This is a website written by parents who are raising challenging children who have many different diagnoses regarding conduct disorders, but who demonstrate oppositional behaviors and are resistant to parenting.
Learning Disabilities
8. www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CAADD.) This organization advocates for students with ADHD and coexisting disorders.
9. www.interdys.org
The International Dyslexia Association is the oldest of the organizations that are specifically concerned with learning disabilities. Both a medical and an educational emphasis are maintained in this organization.
10.Learning Disability Resources
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/ldinfo.html
This website is a directory with links to other websites with information and resources pertaining to learning disabilities.
11.National Center on Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org
The National Center for Learning Disabilities works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work, and life.
12. http://www.ucp.org
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is an 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.
13. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website contains extensive amounts of information regarding health topics from A to Z, bulletins, publications, health surveys, data and statistics, press releases and an event calendar
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/home/home.shtml
14. The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities works with other City agencies to assure that the voice of the disabled community is represented and that City programs and policies address the needs of people with disabilities. It also works with organizations on specific issues affecting people with disabilities, and arrange activities and events that aim to bring about dialog that leads to meaningful outcomes.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/home/home.shtml
Desayuno / Encuentro
Desayuno / Encuentro
Sensory Integration and Positive Outlook Practices for children with autism and other disabilities, with Margarita Gendelman.
Sinergia serves some of New York City’s most vulnerable children, adults with disabilities and their families. It is often the last resort for many individuals with disabilities.