Resources and Links
Parent Resources
Comfort Connection Family Resource Center, at (714) 558-5400 provides parent support for families of children with developmental disabilities
www.autism.com/ari Autism Research Institute organizes and disseminates research information on autism
www.asatonline.org Association for Science in the Treatment of Autism (ASAT) organizes and disseminates scientifically validated information for the treatment of children with autism
www.tacanow.org TACA Parent Resource Organization with excellent links to biomedical intervention, dietary intervention, behavioral based therapy information, as well as alternative therapies.
www.autism-society.org Autism Society of America provides parent support, resources, and advocacy for families of individuals with autism.
www.canfoundation.org Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and outreach. CAN is the largest provider of support for autism research and resources in the country.
www.nap.edu National Academy Press, published position statement by National Research Council (2001) Educating Children with Autism. Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism. Catherine Lord and James P. McGee, eds. Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: National Academy Press
Information on normal development
www.parentpals.com Parent Pals is a special education community where parents and professionals share information and offer support. Great articles and links.
www.brainconnection.com Brain Connection provides great information about how the brain works and how people learn.
Speech Links
www.apraxia-kids.org Apraxia Kids provides comprehensive information about Childhood Apraxia of Speech
www.asha.org American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) website, with public/parent information section
Materials
www.superduperinc.com/ Super Duper publications carries therapy materials at a good price and free shipping to boot!
www.futurehorizons-autism.com/ Future Horizons publishes books on autism and related disorders
www.earobics.com Information about Earobics program for auditory processing
www.scientificlearning.com Information about Fast Forword program for auditory processing
www.laureatelearning.com Carries great language learning software
Augmentative Communication
www.pecs.com Information on Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
www.ocgoodwill.com/comp_and_internet_services/ Assistive Technology Exchange Center (ATEC) provides assistive technology evaluations, trial/loaner equipment, as well as open houses to try out educational software
Diagnostic Referrals
www.forockids.org For OC Kids provides developmental and neurological assessments for children with autism in Orange County.
Funding and Legal Information
www.rcocdd.org Regional Center of Orange County provides funding for early intervention services for children birth to three. Phone 714.796.5100
www.wrightslaw.com Wright's Law has information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
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