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CATEGORIES DEFINED BY IDEA
Autism
Asperger's Syndrome
http://www.autism.org/asperger.html
This article looks at Asperger's Syndrome in three ways: language,
cognition, and behavior. Characteristics are listed under each of
the three areas. Asperger's Syndrome is more than likely hereditary,
and at this time there is no prescribed treatment for those with
Asperger's Syndrome. In adulthood, many lead productive lives.
Autism Research Institute
http://www.autism.org/pdd.html
This web site discusses PDD which is a disorder that is often
associated with autism. Bernard Rimland, PhD., who authors the
article wants to eliminate the label of PDD in children because he
says it limits the programs that these children are enrolled in.
Most of the web page discusses reasons for eliminating the label.
Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.org/contents.html
This website provides an overview of Autism in several different
languages, as well as an explanation of the subgroups of autism and
disorders thought to be related. Links are provided for information
on related issues, interventions, and supportive information for
siblings. Interviews and articles by researchers in the field are
accessible.
Hanen Program
http://www.hanen.org/
Introduces the Hanen program of language intervention which trains
groups of parents on methods to promote the communication of their
language delayed children (those with autism or PDD, Down Syndrome,
Hearing Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delays and
Specific Language Impairment.
Option Institute: Worldwide Teaching Center for the
Option Process
http://www.Son-Rise.org/
The Option Institute The Son-Rise Program: Alternative philosophy
and intervention for Families and Professionals who work with
children with autism, and other pervasive developmental disorders.
Overview of Autism
http://www.autism.org/overview.html
This website provides an overview of Autism, as well as an
explanation of the subgroups of autism and disorders thought to be
related. Information on related issues and interventions are
provided.
Deaf-Blindness/Deafness and Hearing Impairments
D-B Link: The National Information Clearinghouse
on Children Who Are Deaf-Blind
http://www.tr.wosc.osshe.edu/dblink/
DB-LINK is an information and referral service that identifies,
coordinates, and disseminates information related to children and
youth who have deaf-blindness. It provides specific information to
parents and families on: Early intervention through post-secondary
school and transition between levels, and suggests models for
inclusion to provide social and communication support. References to
information on other important issues are provided.
Central Institute for the Deaf (CID)
http://www.cid.wustl.edu/
CID is a network of resources central to knowledge and the
progressive treatment of adult and childhood deafness.
Hearing Impairment FAQs
http://www.marky.com/hearing/
The author shares suggestions for a hearing person to keep in mind
when communicating with a person with a hearing impairment. Author
will also answer questions on-line and post Q & A to his website
KSU Deaf Education Home Site
http://www.deafed.net/
The goal of this website is to facilitate informational sharing and
collaborative activities within the field of Deaf Education. Access
to Web-based curricular and instructional resources for educators of
the Deaf is provided.
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
http://www.nad.org/YLC/links.html
NAD is a professional association for those involved in education,
medical and technical support. This page provides links so that the
reader may get in touch with state and local organizations that may
supply support in the education of the child with deafness.
The National Technical Assistance Consortium (NTAC)
http://www.tr.wou.edu/ntac/
NTAC provides information and assistance for Children and Young
Adults Who have Deaf-Blindness. It assists states in improving the
quality of services for these individuals to increase the numbers of
children, young adults, their families, and their service providers
who will benefit from these services.
Visual Impairments
American Council of the Blind (ACB)
http://www.acb.org/
ACB strives to improve the well-being of people who are have
blindness or visual impairments. It seeks to elevate the social,
economic and cultural levels, and improve educational and
rehabilitation facilities andopportunities for those with a major
degree of visual impairment.
The Audio Description Home Page
http://www.artswire.org/Artswire/ad/index.html
Audio Description involves the accessibility of the visual images of
theater, media, and museum exhibitions for people who have visual
impairments. It has been found to be not only a significant
technique for making the arts more accessible for an important but
underserved population.
National Federation of the Blind
http://www.nfb.org
NFB is a consumer and advocacy organization whose purpose is to help
people who are visually handicapped achieve self-confidence and
self-respect. Access to information about technology available to
those with visual handicaps is found at: http://www.nfb.org/tech.htm
Mental
Retardation/Developmental Handicaps
The Arc of the United States
http://www.thearc.org/
The Mission of Arc is to improve the quality of life for children
and adults with mental retardation and their families through
education, research and advocacy. This webpage provides links to
help accomplish their mission, such as information on Legal and
Community Services and Support, medical information, such as
conditions that might be related to or contribute to mental
retardation and suggestions for educators in teaching children with
mental retardation.
Family Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/
The Family Village is a global community that integrates electronic
information, resources, and communication opportunities for persons
with mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families,
and for service providers.
Siblings: Brothers and Sisters of People Who Have
Mental Retardation
http://www.thearc.org/faqs/qa-siblings.html
Information on feelings, misunderstandings, difficulties that may be
experienced by people who have siblings with disabilities and what
might be done to assist them.
Down Syndrome: Understanding the Gift of Life
http://www.nas.com/downsyn/
The Down Syndrome Webpage is compiled from the contributions of
members of the Down Syndrome Listserv and others. It contain
national and international links to legal, advocative and
educational resources.
National Association for Down Syndrome
http://www.nads.org/
Parental and family advocacy group which provides information and
support on the topic of Down Syndrome. It is their goal to create a
better environment and bring about understanding and acceptance of
people with Down syndrome
Other Impairments
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
http://www.apta.org/
APTA's goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice,
research, and education.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
http://www.ucpa.org
The Mission of UCP is to advance the independence, productivity and
full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other
disabilities. This site provides information on UCP programs and
services, but also offers information links to a wide variety of
disability topics.
Traumatic Brain Injury Page
http://www.neuroskills.com/~cns/tbi/injury.html
Traumatic brain injury normally happens when as a result of an
accident, the brain ricochets inside the skull during impact. This
website provides general information on TBI, terminology, possible
interventions, health and legal issues, etc.
Federal Resources
http://www.dssc.org/frc/federal.htm#agencies
Included here are links to several Federal agencies that administer
programs that affect the lives of children and adults with
disabilities.
Serious Emotional
Disturbance
Mental Help Net
http://www.cmhc.com/Services/MHN.html
This site houses an award-winning, definitive on-line guide to
mental health, psychology, and psychiatry resources. Information
about mental health issues is readily accessible and understandable
for educators and families.
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
This site houses a free encyclopedia of mental health information.
It contains definitions of various Mental Disorders, Treatments,
Research, information on Psychiatric Medications and internet links
to other sites on mental health related issues.
Anorexia: Information and Guidance for Friends and
Family
http://users.neca.com/cwildes/
This site, written by a young girl whose sister had anorexia,
provides links to newsgroups, mailing lists, chatrooms, and online
help for people with suspected eating disorders and those who love
them. It focuses on females, but also contains links to eating
disorders in Males, Older Victims, Children, Athletes and those with
Diabetics
Specific Learning
Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
http://www.ldanatl.org/
The purpose of LDA is to enhance the quality of life by advancing
the education and general welfare of children and adults who
manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative
nature. Links to LD resources are provided.
Learning Disabled
http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~mnesset/ld.html
Specific Learning Disability (S.L.D.) means a disorder in 1 or more
of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in
using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in an
imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to
do mathematical calculations. The term includes such conditions as
perceptual handicaps, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction,
dyslexia, and developmental aphasia.
Speech and Language
Impairments
Child Language Disorders Information Sheet
http://www.cchs.usyd.edu.au/csd/child_language.html
This article looks at the work of the Communication Disorders
treatment and Research Clinic at the University of Sydney. Their
clients are children of all ages whose language ability is not to
the level that would be expected for their age, cognitive ability,
and level of language exposure. Most children have difficulty
understanding spoken language or expressing their ideas, or both.
Areas in which problems may occur are listed as well as behaviors to
look for that may indicate a language problem.
The Child Who Stutters-Parents Guide
http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster/Parents/childwhostutters.html
This article is not only for parents, but for educators as well.
Information on the background of stuttering is given, facts and
causes of stuttering are listed, examples of situations which
promote dysfluency are given, as well as a list of suggestions to
help parents and caregivers manage a child's stuttering.
Communicating with Signs, Sounds, and Symbols
http://www.islandnet.com/osprey/donov.html
This article presents information about Augmentative and Alternative
Communication. These are methods that help individuals with
communication difficulties communicate more easily and effectively.
The range of people who can benefit from AAC is extensive and it can
benefit people of all ages in many different communication settings.
Haskins Laboratories: Language, Linguistics, Speech
http://www.haskins.yale.edu/Haskins/MISC/DEST/language.html
A megasite providing electronic language, linguistic, and speech
resources.
Problems Faced by Children with Language Disorders in the
Classroom
http://www.cchs.usyd.edu.au/csd/schools.html
This article looks at why children with language disorders often do
not cope with the requirements of the normal classroom. Children
with language disorders have difficulty in reading and writing.
However, Speech Pathologists can assist the teacher and student with
strategies for academic and social development
Silence Isn't Always Golden
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/pubs_vsl/silence.htm
This article focuses on how a parent or caregiver can decide if
their child's hearing needs to be tested. A hearing checklist is
provided for birth to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 10 months, 10 to
15 months, 15 to 18 months, 18 to 24 months, and 24 to 36 months.
Speech on the Web
http://students.washington.edu/~tsaosph/speech/sph.html
This page is a speech synthesis jumpstation. It contains links to
World Wide Web pages related to speech synthesis.
The Stuttering Homepage
http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster/stutter.html
Information about Stuttering, nationally and internationally,
Stuttering in the popular media, stuttering vs. cluttering and other
related fluency disorders, Research on Stuttering and Therapy for
Stuttering
Stuttering Prevention
http://www.prevent-stuttering.com/
Warning Signs for the Development of Early Childhood Stuttering.
Lists the early warning signs of stuttering. This site includes many
articles about the disorder, stuttering.
Other Disabilities/Exceptionalities (Not Listed In IDEA)
ADD/ADHD: Taking Control through Knowledge
http://www.adhdnews.com/
ADDed Attractions is a supportive website offering assistance to
educators and families of those with ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorders
http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/makemoneynet/links.html
Links to information to help provide insight, courage, imagination
and patience that is needed when dealing with children diagnosed
with ADHD/ODD/OCD/LD.
Born to Explore: The Other Side of ADD
http://borntoexplore.org/
Welcome to a site devoted entirely to exploring positive and
alternative views of attention deficit disorder. There is a high
correlation between high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and
enthusiasm, but these qualities are not viewed as positive when we
diagnose the behavior as ADD or ADHD.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (CH.A.D.D.)
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dx/fdx-ch01.html
Organization which provides information for children and adults with
ADD/ADHD and their families, teachers, co-workers, friends.
Instant Access Treasure Chest
http://128.172.170.24/ld/ld.html#ADD
Instant access to symptoms, definitions, information on medication,
and other intervention strategies.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
http://www.add.org/index.html
ADDA's mission is to provide information for people with ADD through
education, research, and public advocacy. It focuses on those with
ADD and their families, as well as those who interact with those who
have ADD or ADHD. ADDA is especially focused on young adults and
adults with ADD.
One ADD Place
http://www.oneaddplace.com/
Links to Newsletters, Papers & Articles, References, Frequently
Asked Questions, conferences, seminars, classes and meetings on ADD
and ADHD. Resources such as Books, Tapes, and other Products,
Professional ADD/LD services for learning, managing and support
including Education, Professional Organizers, Seminars, Workshops.
Smiles
http://www.cleft.org/
A support group for families of those with cleft lip, cleft palate
and craniofacial deformities. The organization is dedicated to
improve the lives of these children in our country and around the
world.
WideSmiles
http://www.widesmiles.org/
Provides resources for those who work and love children with cleft
lip and palate difficulties.
Epilepsy Foundation of America
http://www.efa.org/
The Epilepsy Foundation of America is dedicated to the welfare of
people with epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and
service. Links to research, information and education and a support
group for children are supplied.
Classroom Tips for Children with Sensory Integration
Disorders
http://www.sinetwork.org/Articles/Classroom%20tips/classroom_tips_for_children_with.htm
This site gives helpful general classroom organizational strategies,
as well as tips for children who are oversensitive to light touch
input and children who need sensory input to stay on task.
FAQs on Sensory Integration
http://home.earthlink.net/~sensoryint/faq.html
This site answers 5 questions that are frequently asked about
sensory integrative dysfunction.
Marie's SI Activity List
http://www.mindspring.com/~mariep/si/activities/play.html
This site gives activities for the following areas of concern:
tactile defensiveness, vestibular, deep pressure, oral
defensiveness, and fine motor.
The Relationship of Learning Problems and Classroom
Performance to Sensory Integration
http://www.nmark.com/si/
This site gives a list of behaviors that may be a sign of sensory
integrative dysfunction.
Definitions
http://www.isl.net/~cuedspmn/definiti.html
This site informs about Cued Speech—Cued Speech is a visual
communication system designed for use with and among
hearing-impaired people. In English it utilizes eight handshapes,
placed in four different locations near the face.
Sensory Integration
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/9021/sid.html
This site gives behaviors that may be signs that the nervous system
is not functioning correctly and signs that the child can not
determine where their body is in space.
SI Toys
http://www.mindspring.com/~mariep/si/activities/toys.html
This site gives a very short list of common toys that can be used to
help integrate the senses
Signs of Sensory Integration Difficulties
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2085/SYMPTOMS.htm
This site describes 7 signs of sensory integration which include:
hypersensitivity to touch, movement, smells, sights or sounds,
hypo-reactive to sensory stimulation, activity level that is
unusually high or low, coordination problems, delays in speech,
language, motor skills, or academic achievement, poor organization
and poor self concept.
Inclusion/Integration
Addressing Student Behavior Problems: An IEP Team's
Introduction to Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior
Intervention Plans
http://cecp.air.org/fba/problembehavior/main.htm
The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice (CECP) has as
its goal to improve services to children and youth with emotional
and behavioral disorders, by providing education, and support needed
by educators and parents.
Manual on Inclusion in Public Schools
http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds_meshintro.html
This site tells of the movement to accept all students, including
those with severe developmental disabilities, in general education
programs.
Family Village—Siblings of Persons with Disabilities
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/frc_sibl.htm
Resources for siblings of children with disabilities
Famous People with Disabilities
http://www.familyvillage.Wisc.Edu/general/famous.html
List of famous celebrities (sports, political, entertainment,
scientists, etc) who had specific disabilities. Ideal for use as
role models for all children.
Inclusion Press
http://www.inclusion.com/
Inclusion Press is a small independent press striving to produce
readable, accessible, user-friendly books and resources about full
inclusion in school, work, and community. Although this is a
commercial site, they do provide access to information of great
value to those who love and work with persons with special needs.
Inclusive Education
http://www.beachcenter.org/
This page from The Beach Center on Families and Disabilities is an
excellent resource for teachers and parents. Provides information,
supportive strategies for providing successful integration into a
supported inclusion classroom.
Inclusive Education: Legal Requirements/Court Cases
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/legal/index.html
When disagreements between school districts and parents arise for
the free and appropriate public education of children, solutions are
often found through mediation. However, if not, an impartial hearing
officer listens to testimony from the school and parents, and
decides how the situation should fit the law. This website provides
information on what the federal laws say and summaries of the
rulings interpreting those regulations.
Instant Access Treasure Chest
http://128.172.170.24/ld/ld.html
Helpful information for teacher strategies for teaching all children
in the inclusive classroom
Institute on Community Integration (ICI)
http://ici.umn.edu/
The goal of ICI is to work with the community to improve community
services and social support for persons with disabilities and their
families.
Institute on Community Integration: Other
Disability-Related Internet Sites
http://ici.umn.edu/relatedresources/otherwebsites.html
ICI has presented a hyperlinked list of other Internet sites with
disability related information
Kids Together, Inc.: Inclusion for Children and
Adults with Disabilities
http://www.kidstogether.org/inc.htm
Inclusion for children and Adults with disabilities provides
resources for parents, and educators. This site is designed to
provide helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of
life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a
whole.
Positive Behavioral Support
http://www.beachcenter.org/main.php3?search=pbs&page_id=56
Many feel that positive behavioral support is a critical element in
the success of supported inclusion in the schools.
Special Education Resources for K—12
http://falcon.jmu.edu/schoollibrary/specialed.htm
This site will provide information on topics of exceptionality using
AskEric InfoGuides, and Professional Organizations. It also provides
informational links to Special Education in general, as well as to
Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Blind & Visually Impaired, Deaf
& Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabilities, and Psychiatric
Disorders.
Yoga for the Special Child
http://www.specialyoga.com./
Yoga for the Special Child is an integrated system of yoga
techniques designed to stimulate the cognitive and motor development
of children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit
Disorder and Learning Disabilities.
Gifted/Talented
The Center for Talent Development Network
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/
The Center for Talent Development Network provides a wealth of
materials, activities, and programs for gifted students. This site
contains information on the Midwest Talent search, LetterLinks and
EPGY, and Saturday Enrichment. These programs provide coursework via
distance learning and online. Presented are numerous opportunities
for the disciplined gifted student. Fishnet is a special page which
permits the student to search for colleges and universities.
Future Problem Solving Program
http://www.fpsp.orq/
The Future Problem Solving Program is available in all fifty states
and in a number of foreign countries. The program is constructed on
the basis of a six step problem solving process. This process is
similar to a number of other creative thinking or critical thinking
skills program. The six steps are: identify 20 problems in a number
of category areas; identify the underlying problem; identify 20
possible solutions to the underlying problem using a number of
categories; generate criteria to judge the ten best solutions;
evaluate the ten best solutions; and develop an action plan. The
program is available at the primary level, the early adolescent
level, and the adolescent to young adult level. This page contains
numerous resources for students and teachers.
G/T: Homepage
http://www.millville.cache.k12.ut.us/tag/gifted2.htm
This site provides a publications list, schools and programs,
articles for parents and teachers, and "funstuff." The "funstuff"
section is an annotated list of higher level thinking activities for
gifted students. This section is well worth a visit.
Gifted Child Society, Inc.
http://www.gifted.org/
This page has a nice simple layout, and the contents will be of
benefit to parents, students, and teachers. The site was designed by
the parents of gifted students in New Jersey, and contains content
written by parents, teachers, and students. The site provides a
model for other parent organizations or for students who are
interested in web page construction.
Gifted Resources: Talent Searches
http://www.eskimo.com/~user/ztsearch.html
This page provides a listing on numerous regional and national
enrichment programs for G!T students. Most of the organizations are
hyperlinked to provide for ease of viewing the many programs
offered.
Helping Your Highly Gifted Child
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/help.gift.html
This page has been sponsored by the US Department of Education. The
page is a hypertext version of ERIC EC Digest, number E477. The page
discusses the differences of highly gifted children, the needs of
these children, and the educational experiences of these children.
National Association for Gifted Children
http://www.NAGC.org/
NAGC is one of the most important organizations for the gifted
community and is the parent organization for the state
organizations. The "frames" compress the appearance of the page. The
page provides much information (the use of photoshop would enhance
the appearance of this page). NAGC provides annual conferences and
is a source of sound literature for parents and teachers
Gifted Education
http://www.austega.com/gifted/
On this site information is provided on how to teach gifted
children.
National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/gifted/NRC/
The University of Virginia maintains this site. Information on
research projects conducted by the center can be found here.
The Roeper Review
http://www.roeperreview.org/
The Roeper Review has long been recognized as offering current and
rigorous research on gifted education. This site is the official
site of this journal.
Talented and Gifted Bibliography
http://www.swopnet.com/ed/TAG/TAG_Bibliography.html
This site provides a few hyperlinks and an extensive bibliography on
gifted education.
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