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National association of residential providers for adults with autism
- the purpose of NarPAA is to assure the availability of residential services and other supports for adults with autism throughout their lives. The association intends to accomplish this work through dissemination of information and policy papers, through information exchange between providers, through standard setting by working with legislative and regulatory bodies.
collegeboard.com
- The College Board is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations on its tests.
FYItransition.com
- FYI Transition is a new website designed principally for families - parents and students - to teach them about transition and employment. there are links to stories about students and their jobs and information on transition planning. It also has a discussion board and the availability of on-line courses.
Division on career development and transition
- The mission of DCDT is to promote national and international efforts to improve the quality of and access to, career/vocational and transition services, increase the participation of education in career development and transition goals and to influence policies affecting career development and transition services for persons with disabilities.
Advancing future for adults with autism
- Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) is a national consortium seeking to create meaningful futures for adults with autism that include homes, jobs, recreation, friends and supportive communities. This unique national consortium has united to set national priorities for adults on the autism spectrum and to transform public policy and programming for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Throughout 2009, AFAA will collect information, develop strategic solutions and advance the national agenda.
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www.tonyattwood.com
- In this site you will find resources, information on tony attwoods presentation schedule, messages and issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, and papers he has written on related topics. The web site is a guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's Syndrome, and their partners.
online asperger syndrome information & support (O.A.S.I.S.)
- information for families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS who are seeking support
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autism speaks
- aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address autism and its related disorders
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
- We are the center that provides information to the nation on disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities
- Questions often asked by parents about special education services
- related services information
- Individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA)
- Florida state resources
Council for Exceptional Children
- dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
Autism Society of America
- dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.
behavior analysis
international Association for behavior analysis
- a non-profit professional membership organization with the mission to develop, enhance, and support the growth and vitality of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice. Website includes a member directory
Florida association for behavior analysis
- founded in 1980 to promote the ethical, humane, and effective application of behavior principles in settings ranging from the community group home to the corporate boardroom. Offering the best in continuing education is one of our primary goals.
the cambridge center for behavior studies
- a charitable, non-profit organization that Encourages the use of behavioral science in solving human problems
governmental agencies
Florida Department of Education
- McKay scholarship information
Social security benefits for children with disabilities
- This website is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children under age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. It is also for adults who became disabled in childhood and who might be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. (We call this SSDI benefit a “child’s” benefit because it is paid on a parent’s Social Security earnings record.) This website will help you decide if your child, or a child you know, might be eligible for Social Security or SSI.
inclusion
Florida Inclusion Network
- provides learning opportunities, consultation, information, and support to educators, families, and community members resulting in the inclusion of all students
interventions/treatments/therapies
Association for science in autism treatment
- committed to science as the most objective, time-tested and reliable approach to discerning between safe, effective autism treatments, and those that are harmful or ineffective. Excellent reading resource list!
RDI - Relationship development intervention
- home of the rdi treatment program for autism spectrum disorders
IPUT - Informed Parents united together
- advocating for universal education and full inclusion! IPUT is a not-for-profit advocacy organization and web community dedicated to systems change. All children, all together, all the time!
Autism Pro
- Autism Pro is a subscriber-based online program that empowers parents to plan and deliver individualized educational intervention for children with autism. The program helps parents and professionals select the most effective treatment goals and activities, track a child's individual progress and make adjustments to the program based on the child's responses and specific developmental stage. Autism Pro provides immediate access to critical information to help parents address the unique challenges of treating a child with autism.
The floortime foundation
- redefining the potential of children with developmental and communication challenges by making the DIR / Floortime model broadly available.
Do2learn
- Resources for special needs. thousands of pages of free print material, computer learning games, animated songs, communication visuals, and organization tools for children with special needs.
Teaching tools for Young Children
- The Teaching Tools are intended to assist teachers in problem-solving a plan to support young children who are having challenging behavior. The User's Manual will explain how to use the tools and all of the technical information you will need to access the hyperlinked visual supports and materials. Also included within the Teaching Tools is the Routine Based Support Guide. The Guide is a document that accompanies all of the tools and is organized in routines and activities that typically occur in early childhood programs. It will assist teachers in support plan development.
LD Resources
- providing information for people with learning disabilities and people who work with people with learning disabilities since 1995. the site contains lists of tools, schools, organizations and professionals and other resources for the LD community as well as new articles and commentaries.
autism and pdd support network
- resources and information for parents and families of children with autism and pervasive developmental disorder
Autism concepts
- parent support and informational resources
bridges4kids
- a non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referrals for parents of children from birth through transition to adult life
First Signs
- dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders
yellow pages for kids
- find educational consultants, psychologist, diagnosticians, health care specialists, academic tutors, speech / language pathologists, advocates, and attorneys. also find government programs, grassroots organizations, special education schools, and parent support groups
Dan Marino Child Nett.tv
- reaching out globally to families, clinicians and educators, connecting them through the internet, to get information related to autism and other neurological disorders
Organization for Autism Research
- Putting research to work providing answers to questions for those confronted directly and indirectly by autism and Funding research studies that investigate treatments, educational approaches, and statistical aspects of autism
autism information center
- This website gives an overview of autism as well as information on Symptoms, Screening and Diagnosis, Treatment and Therapy and answer to some Frequently Asked Questions
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