All Children Are Special

Children and adolescents with developmental & behavioral challenges require parents and professionals to have in-depth knowledge in order to help them be their best.  Here are resources that I have found to be very helpful as I work to teach adults how to be the best support a child can have.

LEARNING PROBLEMS:

• For teachers and home schoolers, Lindamood Bell methods are excellent.
• An excellent resource for dyslexia is The International Dyslexia Association.
• Information and strategies abound on LD Online.
• The National Center For Learning Disabilities has a wealth of information.

ADHD RESOURCES:

• CHADD is the first and ultimate site of knowledge and support to families with ADHD.
• For parents and teachers who also struggle with ADHD, The Attention Deficit Disorder Association is helpful.
• A great resource on strategies is The ADHD Support Site.
• Also great for information and help is The National Resource Center.
  

AUTISM RESOURCES: Here you will find resources that meet the following requirements: 1) scientifically backed information, 2) don't hurt children, and 3) don't break the parents' bank.

• Autism Speaks is the premiere voice for those in the autism spectrum.
• Excellent resource from Autism Speaks for new parents is The 100 Day Kit
  
• A great resource for materials and information is the National Autism Resource site.
• Future Horizons is a great publisher of materials and conferences to help parents and professionals working with ASD.
• Another great publisher of ASD materials is Autism Asperger Publications
  
• Yet another great site for ASD books is Jessica Kingsley Publications
  
• To help support Springtides mission to help individuals with ASD  and their families, consider buying books through Springtides first and if not available then go through these publishers.  We would greatly appreciate it.

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