LINKS
Academic Help
Form Swift - This is a site that assists teachers with creating customized common-core lesson plans free of charge.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) -
ADDitude - an online and magazine resource that provides strategies and support on how to deal with ADD.
Autism and Related Disorders
Autism Link – Autism resources nation-wide.
Autism Parenting Magazine - get up-to-date information, news, and professional guidance about all topics covering autism. Take a look at their "Ultimate Resource Guide."
The Autism Research Institute: is an organization researching Autism for more than forty years and disseminating the results.
Autism Society of America – An organization working to improve the lives of those affected by Autism.
Autism Speaks – One of the largest Autism advocacy alliances raising funds for researching a cure for Autism.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders – CARD is one of the largest organizations treating children with Autism.
National Autism Association – An organization that advocates for individuals affected by Autism by highlighting awareness and providing resources.
Autism Parenting Magazine - get up-to-date information, news, and professional guidance about all topics covering autism. Take a look at their "Ultimate Resource Guide."
The Autism Research Institute: is an organization researching Autism for more than forty years and disseminating the results.
Autism Society of America – An organization working to improve the lives of those affected by Autism.
Autism Speaks – One of the largest Autism advocacy alliances raising funds for researching a cure for Autism.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders – CARD is one of the largest organizations treating children with Autism.
National Autism Association – An organization that advocates for individuals affected by Autism by highlighting awareness and providing resources.
Behavior and Social Skills
Association for Positive Behavior Support - This national site provides excellent resources, practical strategies, and information on positive behavior support. Look for a chapter in your state and become a member!
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Group - These folks are dedicated to making sure you have the best up-to-date resources available.
Cerebral Palsy Guide -The people working behind the scenes on the Cerebral Palsy Guide have strived to create an easy-to-use, informative website that provides solutions for families. It is their hope that Cerebral Palsy Guide can help parents of children with cerebral palsy find peace, healing and happiness.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance - This site provides information, resources, insightful blogs, and will soon be adding opportunities for online forums for sharing experiences and tips!
Cerebral Palsy Guide -The people working behind the scenes on the Cerebral Palsy Guide have strived to create an easy-to-use, informative website that provides solutions for families. It is their hope that Cerebral Palsy Guide can help parents of children with cerebral palsy find peace, healing and happiness.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance - This site provides information, resources, insightful blogs, and will soon be adding opportunities for online forums for sharing experiences and tips!
Cord Blood Banking and Stem Cell Research
Cord Blood Banking - This site provides free information, options, and guidance on the cord blood banking process. All the latest research and resources can be reviewed on this site before making any decisions on the process.
Cord Blood Guide - Downdload a free guide to Cord Blood Banking here!
Cord Blood Guide - Downdload a free guide to Cord Blood Banking here!
Down Syndrome and Parent Advocacy
www.elianatardio.com - Eliana Tardio is a mother of two children with Down Syndrome. She is well known throughout the nation for her heartwarming blogs and shared resources and information. Eliana is a gifted advocate for parents of children with disabilities, and her site is written in both English and Spanish.
Eating Disorders
Psycom - Their mission is to prevent eating disorders through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource to those in need of help.
Fun Sites for Kids!
Hiyah – Free software for children that wish to use the computer but can’t use a mouse yet!
Sheppards Software - Free web-based educational games for kids at varying learning levels.
Starfall – A site with wonderful free pre-school games online!
The Kids Page – A site that provides online puzzles, learning games, coloring pages, etc.
Sheppards Software - Free web-based educational games for kids at varying learning levels.
Starfall – A site with wonderful free pre-school games online!
The Kids Page – A site that provides online puzzles, learning games, coloring pages, etc.
Informational Resources
Charity Navigator – Americas best resource for evaluating charitable organizations.
Exceptional Vacations - An organization that provides quality vacation opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs.
FND - Family Network on Disabilities is a parent center filled with excellent resources, trainings, and information. This organization has programs that will meet the needs of self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals.
Kids Health – A highly visited website for doctor approved health information about children. This site has separate areas for kids, teens and parents!
Malpractice Center - Medical Malpractice Center - this site helps families and self-advocates who have experienced medical negligence and need help navigating the process.
NASET – National Association of Special Education Teachers.
School Security – National School Safety and Security Services.
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers - Locate your parent information center! They provide individual assistance with advocacy training and disseminating information!
US Dept. of Education – US Department of Education website with links to resources and articles.
Understood - This site is filled with resourceful information for parents of children who struggle with learning.
WISTI – Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative; Helping Students with Disabilities Transition Into Adult Life. A must see site with useful tools for assisting with transitioning students! Click on Transition A-Z for free informative power points, Transition IEP details and more!
Yellow Pages for Kids – Nationwide resources for kids with disabilities.
Medicinal Marijuana Resources
Florida Medical.net - Locate Florida Medical Marijuana Doctors, Dispensaries, Products and more.
Florida for Care - Advocating for marijuana policy and regulation.
Leafly - The worlds cannabis information resource.
LeafStrain - Search for cannabis strains, businesses, and education.
Occupational Therapy
The Kid Therapist - An incredibly talented team of Occupational Therapists with the skills to bring out the very best in your child. Their goal is to support children to develop the capacities necessary to engage in their preferred activity and to coach caregivers to first understand their child's individual differences and then support their child's progress.
Parent Involvement
Picture Exchange Communication System and Speech Resources
Baby Bumblebee – Provides quality video programming appropriate for children’s development of speech, language and word association
Bry Backmanor - Easy to follow picture recipes for children with disabilities!
Do 2 Learn – A website with free activities; printable picture cards and schedules. An excellent site and resource for families with children using pictures for communicating!
PECS – The pyramid approach to Picture Exchange Communication System. Comprehensive training on how to use the PECS method.
Speech Fun – Resources on speech therapy and materials.
Visual Strategies - is a site that helps children that are visual learners using visual strategies. Lots of great free pictures for use of PECS.
Bry Backmanor - Easy to follow picture recipes for children with disabilities!
Do 2 Learn – A website with free activities; printable picture cards and schedules. An excellent site and resource for families with children using pictures for communicating!
PECS – The pyramid approach to Picture Exchange Communication System. Comprehensive training on how to use the PECS method.
Speech Fun – Resources on speech therapy and materials.
Visual Strategies - is a site that helps children that are visual learners using visual strategies. Lots of great free pictures for use of PECS.
Sensory Integrated Disorders
Special Therapy Toys and Specialty Items
Able Play – Toys, games and toy reviews for children with special needs.
Different Roads to Learning – Different roads to learning provides resources such as books, pecs, schedule boards and other strategies for learning.
Spencer's Sensory Shop - This mompreneur has a talent for creating custom weighted blankets at a reasonable price.
Therapy Shoppe – A specialty shopped filled with a variety of therapeutic merchandise for children and individuals with disabilities.
Different Roads to Learning – Different roads to learning provides resources such as books, pecs, schedule boards and other strategies for learning.
Spencer's Sensory Shop - This mompreneur has a talent for creating custom weighted blankets at a reasonable price.
Therapy Shoppe – A specialty shopped filled with a variety of therapeutic merchandise for children and individuals with disabilities.
Just for Veterans
PTSD and Substance Abuse Help for Veterans
Guide to Finding a PTSD Therapist
How to Stop Living Out of Your Car - Guide for Homeless Vets
Homeless Veterans’ Resources
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Financial Benefits of a Military Career
Financial Assistance for Homeless Vets
Homes for Homeless Vets
Support for Veterans and Their Struggles
Legal Advice for Veterans
Guide to Finding a PTSD Therapist
How to Stop Living Out of Your Car - Guide for Homeless Vets
Homeless Veterans’ Resources
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Financial Benefits of a Military Career
Financial Assistance for Homeless Vets
Homes for Homeless Vets
Support for Veterans and Their Struggles
Legal Advice for Veterans