Parenting Special Needs Children   

Parenting children with special needs presents many challenges. From accepting the disability to finding adequate medical care, to educational needs to medical equipment. Special Children on About.com is here to serve the needs of families, caregivers, teachers, siblings, and friends of children who have special needs.

Future Horizons - World Leader in Autism / Asperger's / PDD Publications   

We became the leading publisher in the world in autism/Asperger's primarily because my son, Alex, was diagnosed with autism. This event led me to write a charming little book, "Laughing and Loving with Autism.", as I tried to show the world some of the positives and joys that a child with autism can bring. Soon other authors were bringing their books to us in numbers so large that in a short time, we stopped publishing in all other venues and focused in this field. For the first time in my life, I was blessed in that my vocation and passion were blended. Alex's perspectives constantly led me to redefine my language and outlook.

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)   

National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH, National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH, Health Information, Mental Disorders, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Autism/PDD Resources Network   

Online information, support and resources helping with issues pertaining to Autism Spectrum, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (ASD & PDD) for parents and adults with disabilities, a comprehensive, state by state, resource search and disability related database guide, checklist and communication milestones booklet, and special education laws.

Dyenamic Movement Products   

Dyenamic Movement Products, Inc. designs and manufactures movement and sensory integration tools for exercise, movement therapy, body image, and group therapy.

EnableLink   

Linking people with disabilities to a world of resources - includes Access Guide Canada!.

Homeschooling Children with Special Needs   

Wonderful website which has a has a list of links that cover many different special needs areas and support groups!

Homeschooling the LD & Special Needs Child   

The Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the Child with Learning Differences - I have put together these pages to act as a resource for those families with "special needs" kids who are considering homeschooling. I will constantly be adding to these pages - so check back periodically! I'm always on the lookout for new resources, so let me know of others that aren't listed here that will be useful for other families of special needs children.

Joni and Friends Family Retreats - Special Needs Vacations   

Joni and Friends Family Retreats has hosted five-day summer programs across the United States where families affected by disability can find hope get a break from the challenges of everyday life. If your family is affected by disability, we invite you to pack the car and join us this summer at one of our fifteen retreats. Browse the family information section or check out the family registration.

Ooops... Wrong Planet! Syndrome - Autism Spectrum Resources   

Autism Spectrum Resources, personal accounts, resources, foreign language resources, Autism books, mailing lists, secretin, More Autism links than you can shake a stick at! a very thorough Autism site.

Oral Chelation Therapy - Autism News - PCA-Rx   

Oral chelation therapy utilizing PCA-RX Chelation for mercury toxicity from Awaken Nutrition. What is Chelation?Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is a term derived from the Greek chele, meaning "claw." A chelation agent is a chemical agent that, like a claw, grabs and chemically bonds with metals or other minerals and toxins. Simply put, chelation is the process in which chemicals bind with minerals. While chelation is a naturally occurring biological process (hemoglobin binds with iron to provide oxygen to tissues), synthesized chelation agents were first developed during World War II as a way to clear toxic metals from the body. Chemists discovered they could create a heterocycling ring of molecules which surround or "sequester" mineral molecules and carry them from the body through normal elimination.

TeensHealth - Pilates   

Information about Pilates for Kids and Teens. Pilates improves your mental and physical well-being, increases flexibility, and strengthens muscles. And with some pilates exercises, all you need is your body and a mat!

ADDsuccess   

Dedicated to A.D.H.D (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)Services offered are, Individual and group coaching, Family Coaching, Advice and Information, Consultation, Personalised Training packages. Who will benefit form this site? Families, Children, Adults and Professionals.

Aet + Autism = Artism - Elizabeth Art!   

We have been touched by 9 year old elizabeth and her struggle with autism. Check out her amazing art! All paintings are for sale. They are framed 22" x 15".

Anjali Dance Company   

Anjali Dance Company (the name is Sanskrit for 'joining hands') is a pioneering dance company whose members all have a learning disability. Anjali aims to challenge prejudice and preconception. From its early beginnings, the company has demonstrated the creative potential of people with a learning disability. It does this by creating dance work of the highest standard, which is then toured to all sections of the community. All members of this professional-quality dance company have a learning disability. Anjali Dance Company is a professional contemporary dance company. The company produces and tours performances, and undertakes educational and outreach work: it is one of the first of its kind in the world. Anjali aims to show that disability is no barrier to creativity.

Autism - The National Autistic Society   

The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The site includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, and about the support and services available in the UK. We provide an autism-specific quality assurance programme for over 200 organisations throughout the UK and across the globe including local authorities, NHS trusts, education authorities, local autistic societies and private companies. Actively seeks to help like-minded organisations throughout the world to use our expertise, in order to develop national standards on a franchising basis. The Centre for Social and Communication Disorders provides a complete diagnostic, assessment and advice service for children, adolescents and adults with social and communication disorders throughout the UK. Training courses are available for professionals in the use of the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) for diagnosis and assessment.

Autism : Research and Treatment with Richard Tolkien on the Vendee Globe Challenge   

Richard Tolkien with Help for Autistic Children Around The World in the Vendee Globe Challenge. Autism: American techniques of care; autistic symptoms and diagnosis; causes of the autism; the protocol of analysis has to set up; the medication and the rehabilitation of the autists; autism feeding, vaccines and allergies; last information; Richard Tolkien with Help for Autistic Children Around The World in the Vendee Globe Challenge.

Autism Library of Science and Spirit   

Spiritual Journey overcomes incurable high functioning autism over a 15 year period.

Autism Society of America   

The Autism Society of America was founded in 1965 by a small group of parents working on a volunteer basis out of their homes. Over the last 35 years, the Society has developed into the leading source of information and referral on autism. Today, over 20,000 members are connected through a working network of over 200 chapters in nearly every state. Membership in ASA continues to grow as more and more parents and professionals unite to form a collective voice representing the autism community.