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Down Syndrome and Mental Retardation Spina Bifida and Traumatic Brain Injury Vision, Hearing, and Speech Difficulties
*1. ADD Clinic-Provides comprehensive, detailed, and current information on ADD and ADHD. Provides complete overview of ADD and ADHD, along with evaluation techniques, medicines available for treatment, coaching, family services, publications available, and clinical services. Found on WWW at: *2. CHADD-Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder- An organization that provides support for those with ADD. It has a great web page that provides numerous fact sheets you can download about ADD and how to cope with it in different situations, including the classroom. Provides forum to join the organizations and recieve its publications and other resources. Found on WWW at: 3. Born to Explore! The Other Side of ADD- A site devoted to the positive aspects of having ADD, or having a child with ADD. Provides links to books and other publications that looks at ADD from a positve standpoint. Also provides tests and activities for those with ADD. Found on WWW at: *4. ADD/The Mining Company- Provides a substantial amount of information on ADD. Good for research and has a Q and A forum for a question you can’t find an answer to. The setup of the page is good for easy navigation. Definitely worth checking out. Found on WWW at: 5. The ADD FAQ Site- A useful compilation of frequently asked questions on ADD. Also has graphics and audio clips to download. Found on WWW at: 6. Brandi Valentine’s ADD page- Provides numerous links and articles about ADD. Links to other ADD web sites and resources as well as information on how to order publications about ADD. Provides subscription to a free newsletter that is sent through e-mail. Found on WWW at” http://www.ns.net/users/BrandiV/ 7. ADD on AOL- Web site hosted by AOL devoted to other web sites about ADD. Provides a list of numerous sites that discuss ADD to some extent. Found on WWW at: http://www.addonaol.users.aol.com/ 8. The ADD WebRing- Another site devoted to links on the internet that have information on ADD. Found on WWW at: 10. The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association- Maintained by an ADDA board member. Provides updated information on ADDA conferences, and plenty of information on ADD. Found on WWW at: *11. The ADD Dragon Web Page- This web page has information on learning problems that stem from either ADD or learning disabilities; strategies for adults trying to cope with the effects of ADD; and a place for teachers to share strategies for teaching children who struggle with learning. Found on WWW at: http://members.aol.com/susans29/book.html 12. ADD News for Christian Families- This is an AOL-based ADD home page from John Penrice, publisher of a bimonthly newsletter with a Christian perspective on ADD. A sample copy is available at the site, along with some interesting thoughts. Found on WWW at: http://members.aol.com/addnews 13. FACT'R (formerly A.D.D. Plus)- A commercial site offering books, videos and other material by Dr. John F. Taylor about ADD and learning disabilities. Found on WWW at: 14. ADD InfoNet- A handy directory to many Internet locations with ADD information. There's some redundancy, and some of the sites don't have a lot on ADD, but this is still a good launching area. Found on WWW at: http://services.bunyip.com:2331/ 15. BRAKES: The Interactive Newsletter for Kids with ADD- A delightful newsletter for ADD children from the publisher, Brunner/Mazel, Inc.. Based on the book, "Putting on the Brakes," which helps explain ADD to young children, the newsletter features questions and contributions from ADD kids, as well as straight advice from professionals. Found on WWW at: http://www.bumpub.com/brakes.html/ Below are some more web sites on ADD. They are not as comprehensive as the ones listed above, but still might be worth checking out. 16. AADD-FOCUSED Mailing List (for Adults with ADD)- http://www.maillist.net/aadd.html 17. ADDA-SR (Attention Deficit Disorder Association - Southern Region)- 18. ADD Champions- http://www.swiftsite.com/addchampion/ 19. ADD Help (Simon & Schuster)- 20. ADDMed Homepage- http://www.addmed.com/addmed/add/index.com/ 21. ADDNet UK- http://www.web-tv.co.uk/addnet.html/ 22. ADD Made Easy (Excerpt from book by Barbara Stein)- http://www.members.aol.com/bmavin/stein.htm 23. ADD on the Job (web site by Taylor Publishing; book by Dr. LynnWeiss) http://taylor.taylorpub.com/9175_6.htm 24. ADHD Owner's Manual- http://www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages.edutech/ 25. ADHD Genetic Study at UCLA- http://www.boxtop.com/add.html/ 26. ADD Warehouse- Looking for a good ADD book, video or study aid? You're sure to find something at the ADD Warehouse. This online site only includes a fraction of the items in their mail catalog, so be sure to request a copy while you're browsing. DOWN SYNDROME AND MENTAL RETARDTION 1. National Down Syndrome Congress- Information about down syndrome, resources, legal issues, and links to other sites. Found on WWW at: 2. National Down Syndrome Society- Information about down syndrome, latest researcg, and links to sites and resources. Found on WWW at: *3. The ARC (Association for Retarded Citizens)- Provides general information on down syndrome and mental retardation. Links to other sites, resources, and research information. Found on WWW at: http://thearc.org/welcome.html 4. American Association on Mental Retardation(AAMR)-Provides research updates on mental retardation, links to other sites, and general information and resources. Found on WWW at: *5. The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)- An excellent source of information on disabilities, inclduing the latest researh. Provides links to resources and other sites. It has a database of organizations, publications, and IDEA 97 news. Found on WWW at: . *6. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services(OSERS)-The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Found on WWW at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/ 7. Internet Resources for Special Children- Provides resources for families with children with special needs. Also has resources for educators. Found on WWW at: 1. Center for Talent Devolopment- 2. National Association for Gifted Children- 3. The National Foundation for Gifted and Creativ Children- 4. National Association for the Education of Young Children- Provides information and resources for early childhood education. Has information on diagnosing learning disabilities, and on effective strategies. Found on WWW at: http://www.america-tomorrow.com/naeyc/ 5. Council for Exceptional Children/Clearinghouse for resources for gifted chilren. *1. National Center for Learning Disabilities- Provides descriptions of learning disabilities, including evaluation and assessment. Provides forum for chatting with others interested in learning disabilities, and a chance to get any questions answered. Also has links to other sites devoted to LD, along with links to resources for parents and teachers. Found on WWW at: 2. Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)- This site also provides descriptions of learning disabilities, along with links to other sites and resources. Found on WWW at: *3. Division of Learning Disabilities/Council for Exceptional Children- An excellent site with information on all aspects of special education. Provides descriptions of learning disablitites, IEP information, regulations set by IDEA, and links to other sites and resources. Found on WWW at: 4. Leaning Disabilities Association of Missouri- Provides background information on LD. Option to join the association and recieve publications. Information on conferences and local happenings is included. Found on WWW at: *5. The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)- An excellent source of information on disabilities, inclduing the latest researh. Provides links to resources and other sites. It has a database of organizations, publications, and IDEA 97 news. Found on WWW at: . *6. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services(OSERS)-The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Found on WWW at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/ **7. Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)- A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. Provides: general disabilities information, university based information, disability products and commercial sites, national organizations, legal resources, parents & educator's resources, special education discussion groups, inclusion resources, and transition resources. Found on WWW at: http://www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.htm/ 8. Council for Learning Disabilities- Provides background information on learning disabilities, including teaching implications. Provides some links to other LD sites and resources. Found on WWW at: *9. Learning Disabilities Online- Provides vast resources on learning disabilities, links to others sites, and general information. Also provides a forum for children. Found on WWW at: 10. Internet Resources for Special Children- Provides resources for families with children with special needs. Also has resources for educators. Found on WWW at: 11. National Association for the Education of Young Children- Provides information and resources for early childhood education. Has information on diagnosing learning disabilities, and on effective strategies. Found on WWW at: http://www.america-tomorrow.com/naeyc/ 1. Autism Depot- Provides general information on autism. Has information about assessment, characteristics of children with autism, research information, and links to other sites and resources. Found on WWW at: http://home.ptd.net/~rjd/autism/ 2. Autism Resource Guide- Basically a lot of links to sites on the internet that have information about autism. Some limited information is presented, but mostly a place to find other sites. Found on WWW at: http://pages.rodigy.com/dporcari/index.htl/ 3. Autism Society of America- Provides information about autism and related disorders. Has a list of publications and other resources that can be ordered, plus the latest updates on research on autism. Found on WWW at: http://www/autism-society.org/ 4. The Autism and Related Disorders Page- Has general information on autism and related disorders. Links to other sites dealing with autism, plus resources. Found on WWW at: http://www.netlink.com.au/~ashker/ 5. The Center for the Study of Autism- Provides detailed research information about autism and related disorders. Found on WWW at: 6. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services(OSERS)-The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Found on WWW at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/ *7. The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)- An excellent source of information on disabilities, inclduing the latest researh. Provides links to resources and other sites. It has a database of organizations, publications, and IDEA 97 news. Found on WWW at: . SPINA BIFIDA AND TRAMAUTIC BRAIN INJURY 1. Spina Bifida Association of America- General information on spina bifida and research. Also has links to some other sites and resources. Found on WWW at: http://www.infohiway.com/spinabifida 2. March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation- Informationa about all kinds of birth defects including spina bifida. Found on WWW at: 3. National Easter Seal Society- 4. National Rehabilitation Information Center- 5. Brain Injury Association- Provides information on the latest research on brain injury. Also provides links to other sites and resources. Found on WWW at: 6. Epilepsy Foundation of America- 7. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services(OSERS)-The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Found on WWW at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/ 8. Internet Resources for Special Children- Provides resources for families with children with special needs. Also has resources for educators. Found on WWW at: VISION, HEARING, AND SPEECH DISABILITES 1. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association- Provides information on disabilities related to speech problems and hearing loss. Has research information and resources. Found on WWW at: 2. National Information Center on Deafness- General information about deafness and how it can be dealt with. Found on WWW at: http://www.gallaudet.edu/~ncid 3. Alliance for Technology Access- A site devoted to educating people about the latest technology concerning hearing loss. Found on WWW at: http://www.gallaudet.edu/~ncid 4. Internet Resources for Special Children- Provides resources for families with children with special needs. Also has resources for educators. Found on WWW at: 5. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services(OSERS)-The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Found on WWW at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/ *6. The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)- An excellent source of information on disabilities, inclduing the latest researh. Provides links to resources and other sites. It has a database of organizations, publications, and IDEA 97 news. Found on WWW at: . Below is a list of sites that are devoted mainly to vision impairments. All provide information on techology, resources, and other web sites. 1. American Council of the Blind Parents- 2. American Foundation for the Blind- 3. Blind Children’s Center- 4. National Association for Visually Handicapped- 5. National Eye Institute- 6. National Federation of the Blind, Parents Division- 7. The Foundation Fighting Blindness- WEB SITES FOR TEACHERS 1. A.I.'s Hot Sites for Educators- Nice collection of links for the educator. Found on WWW at: http://www.academicinnovations.com/hotistes.html 2. Blue Web'n Educational Applications Library- Your one-stop source for lesson plans, projects, activities, and WWW links of interest to K-12 educators working in more than a dozen curriculum areas. Found on WWW at: 3. Classline- USA Today's special feature section for teachers. Found on WWW at: 4.Classroom Connect-Classroom Connect is an excellent organization dedicated to globally connecting classrooms through the internet. Search for only educational sites using their Grades (Global Resources And Directory of Educational Sites) search engine. Found on WWW at: 5. Developing Educational Standards- Annotated listing of web sites with documentation about state and professional organization educational standards. Found on WWW at: http://putwest.boces.org/standards.html *7. Education World- Contains a searchable archive of more than 35,000 links to educational information on the Internet. Found on WWW at: http://www.education-world.com 8. EdWeb- EdWeb is a resource indexing site developed in conjunction with The Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Found on WWW at: 9. ERIC Online- The most comprehensive online storehouse of quality lesson plans and educational articles from dozens of journals and magazines. Found on WWW at: 10. Explorer Database- Quickly search through a collection of 2,500+ lesson plans, projects, and activities related to all aspects of mathematics (elementary and secondary). Found on WWW at: http://explorer.scrtec.org/explorer 11. Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators- An excellent teachers guide to Cyberspace! Over 800 links, arranged by subject, for teachers to use to enhance curriculum and expand their professional growth. Found on WWW at: http://www.capecod.net/schrockguide
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