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ASPEN® provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with: Education about the issues surrounding the disorders. Support in knowing that they are not alone, and in helping individuals with ASD's and NLD achieve their maximum potential. Advocacy in areas of appropriate educational programs, medical research funding, adult issues and increased public awareness and understanding. All Kinds of Minds
A non-profit institute for the understanding of differences in learning. Based upon the work of Dr. Mel Levine and his colleagues, All Kinds of Minds undertakes applied research, product development, program design, and professional training to foster the understanding and optimal care of children with differences in learning. American Hyperlexia Association (AHA)
A non-profit organization comprised of parents and relatives of children with hyperlexia, speech and language professionals, education professionals, and other concerned individuals with the common goal of identifying hyperlexia, promoting and facilitating effective teaching techniques both at home and at school, and educating the general public as to the existence of the syndrome called hyperlexia. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 96,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. This site is a resource for ASHA members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information. Amicus for Children, Inc. (AFC)
AFC is a non-profit organization formed in 1999 by an educator and an attorney to assist, educate, and provide resources for the parents/guardians of special needs children. Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them. Anxiety Disorders Education Program
The Anxiety Disorders Education Program is a national education campaign developed by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to increase awareness among the public and health care professionals that anxiety disorders are real medical illnesses that can be effectively diagnosed and treated. Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the United States, Inc. - (ASC-U.S.)
(Formerly ASPEN of America, Inc.) This national non-profit organization is committed to providing comprehensive information on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions, including Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), High Functioning Autism (HFA), Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD), Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, and Hyperlexia. Assistive Technology, Inc.
This site provides innovative solutions to help people with learning, communication, and access difficulties lead more independent and productive lives. Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
An international, multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. Awareness Foundation for OCD and Related Disorders
This site gives information about obsessive compulsive disorder which can be comorbid with NLD. www.ASPENnj.org
ASPEN® provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with: Education about the issues surrounding the disorders. Support in knowing that they are not alone, and in helping individuals with ASD's and NLD achieve their maximum potential. Advocacy in areas of appropriate educational programs, medical research funding, adult issues and increased public awareness and understanding. ASPEN® is a national volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization with headquarters in New Jersey. Brain Connection
Brain Connection discusses the ways that learning, education, and brain science fit together. Canadian Hyperlexia Association
The Canadian Hyperlexia Association is a group of concerned parents and professionals who have joined together to foster awareness of hyperlexia, provide information and strategies to deal with the disorder, and provide a network for parents, children and professionals. Center for Nonverbal Studies (CNS)
A private, non-profit research center located in Spokane, Washington and La Jolla, California. The Center's mission is to advance the study of all forms of human communication other than language. Center for Speech and Language Disorders
Established in 1979 by Sally Bligh and Phyllis Kupperman as aresource center for helping children and adults with speech andlanguage problems. From its beginning, the Center's founders have emphasized teaching children to talk, while involving parents and family members directly in learning to communicate and interact more successfully with their children. Central Auditory Processing Disorders Web Pages (CAPD)
This web site is dedicated to providing professionals with a place to exchange ideas and information on CAPD and hopes to give the general public access to better information than may be available from popular news publications. CHASA - Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association
Because some children with hemiplegia may have problems with speech and language, vision, seizures, learning, and movement of one side of their body, there is overlap with NLD is symnptoms and therapeutic interventions. Child Neurology Home Page
The main purpose of this site is to coordinate the available internet resources in Child Neurology, for both professionals and patients. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is a national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Founded in 1987 by a group of concerned parents, CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support. Children with Spina Bifida, A Resource Page for Parents
Since children with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus often have NLD, this site has a number of articles explaining NLD and the relationship between the disorders. Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD)
The mission of the DLD is to improve the education and life success of individuals with learning disabilities through advocacy, education, and interdisciplinary interaction. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
COPAA is an independent, nonprofit organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and availability of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities. Developmental Delay Resources (DDR)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory/motor, language, social, and emotional areas. DDR publicizes research into determining identifiable factors that would put a child at risk and maintains a registry, tracking possible trends. DDR also provides a network for parents and professionals and current information after the diagnosis to support children with special needs. Dyspraxia Association of Ireland
Formed in 1995 by parents of children with dyspraxia, the Association aims to: raise awareness of dyspraxia in Ireland, ensure adequate resources are available to support the needs of children with dyspraxia, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy; psychological support and education. (Dyspraxia is one of the diagnoses through which children with NLD can receive OT services.) Dyspraxia Foundation
This organization was formed to support individuals and families affected by developmental dyspraxia, and to increase the understanding and awareness of developmental dyspraxia. EdTherapy.com
EdTherapy.com is an Internet resource for anyone involved with the diagnosis and educational planning of students with learning disabilities. Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a national (U.S.) information system designed to provide users with ready access to an extensive body of education-related literature. ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education (ERIC/ACVE)
ERIC/ACVE is located at the Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE), The Ohio State University. Part of the College of Education, CETE's mission is to facilitate the career and occupational preparation and advancement of youth and adults. ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC)
ERIC EC gathers and disseminates the professional literature, information, and resources on the education and development of individuals of all ages who are disabled or gifted. Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Federation operates a Parent Center which offers a variety of services to parents, parent groups, and others who are concerned with children with special needs. Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
The Federation's mission is to: provide leadership in the field of children's mental health; address the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders from birth through transition to adulthood; ensure the rights to full citizenship, support and access to community based services for children with mental health needs and their families; and provide information and engage in advocacy regarding research, prevention, early intervention, family support, education, transition services and other supports needed by children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and their families. GT/LD Network
Concerned parents in Montgomery County, Maryland formed the GT/LD Network in response to the great frustrations and difficulties their gifted children encountered as they struggled with learning disabilities in school. The membership of this non-profit organization now includes parents, educators, administrators, and other related professionals both locally and throughout the United States. The GT/LD Network helps people navigate the complex and often intimidating maze that leads to the special education services that children may need. Handwriting
The BFHJ handwriting program is designed for maximum legibility and speed, and operates from the theoretical foundation that good handwriting has a powerful affect on academic achievement. HEATH Resource Center of the American Council on Education
The national clearinghouse on post secondary education for individuals with disabilities. Support from the U.S. Department of Education enables HEATH to serve as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other post secondary training entities. Hoagie's Gifted Education Page
This site contains information on raising and educating gifted children, with information for parents, educators and children. How to be an Effective Advocate for your Child
SPED*NET in Wilton has released a new 48 page handbook about advocacy for parents called "Bringing Knowledge to the Table: How to be an Effective Advocate for your Child". It is a free download you can access at www.spednetwilton.org/handbook/handbook.pdf Please share this information with your members. Independent Educational Consultants Association
This website represents the professional association of full-time experienced educational consultants who are trained to help you find schools and programs which are appropriate for students with special learning needs. Individualized Education Plans
Individualized Education Plan Resources (Family Village) provides resources to help parents, teachers, and students participate more effectively in the development and implementation of plans. Interactive Metronome
IM is the home site for a program which is designed to improve Attention and focus, Selected academic skills, Reading comprehension, Language processing, Coordination and Control of impulsivity. International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
IDA (formerly known as The Orton Dyslexia Society) is an international non-profit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. Jean Foss's seminal article on NLD is published by the IDA. International Reading Association
Seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction through studying the reading processes and teaching techniques. Israel Neuropsychology Forum
This forum links Israeli neuropsychologists with their colleagues in Israel and abroad. Questions can be asked, input can be obtained, issues can be raised, and information can be provided regarding all aspects of neuropsychological practice in the special context of Israel. Jewish Child Care Association - Autism Resource Center
We have recently created an "Autism Resource Center" on our website Jewish Child care Association - Compass Project
JCCA runs a program called the Compass Project for teens and young adults >with learning disabilities and special needs, designed to help them identify career and educational direction. The program provides counseling, career assessment and guidance for high school and college students and their families. It also offers programs to help people develop independent living skills, increase one's ability to self-advocate, assist in planning for college, and socialize within a Jewish context. You can find more information about the Compass Project on our website. Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN is an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). LD OnLine
An exceptionally comprehensive learning disabilities web site servicing parents, teachers, and children. LD OnLine is a service of The Learning Project at WETA, Washington, D. C., in association with The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD Pride Online
An online information and community resource for adults with invisible disabilities including learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder. The web site is the online home for the Vancouver Island Invisible Disability Association, a non-profit organization supporting adults of all ages with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, mental illness, mild brain injuries and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. LD Resources.com
Run by educational technology consultant and teacher Richard Wanderman, this site has been providing resources for people with learning disabilities since 1995. Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)
A national, non-profit organization whose purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature. Learning Disabilities Association of America, California
The home page of LDA-CA offers many relevant articles from its newsletter, the Gram, including the following NLD-related articles by Sue Thompson: Nonverbal Learning Disorders, Nonverbal Learning Disorders Revisited in 1997, Stress, Anxiety, Panic, and Phobias: Secondary to NLD, Neurobehavioral Characteristics Seen in the Classroom: Developing an Educational Plan for the Student with NLD, and Homeschooling the Child with NLD. Margaret Kay, Ed.D.
Dr. Kay, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties with Forensic Specialization in Educational & School Psychology, gives information on her site about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger's Syndrome (AS), High Functioning Autism (HFA), Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), Disorders of Comprehension, Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Disorders of Written Expression. Matrix
Matrix is a private non-profit organization founded in 1983 to fill the need for parent support for families of children with special needs in the North Bay area, CA. Matrix has grown from a strictly local volunteer effort to a vital organization with local, regional, and national affiliations. McLean Hospital Center for NeuroIntegrative Services
This is the website describing programs at McLean's Child and Adolescent Center in Massachusetts. Mind Steps
The school experiences of our children and teenagers can be a source of frustration or satisfaction for them and the entire family. The aim of Mind-Steps is to identify obstacles to successful academic and social learning and help your child get the most out of school experiences. National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center (National ALLD Center)
Promotes awareness about the relationship between adult literacy and learning disabilities, builds the capacity of literacy practitioners to help identify and serve adult students with suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities, and produces and refines materials that enhance the knowledge base for adult literacy and learning disabilities. National Association for the Education of Young Children
Founded in 1926, NAEYC membership in 1999 is more than 103,000 and includes a national network of more than 400 local, state, and regional early childhood organizations affiliated with NAEYC. NAEYC Affiliate Groups share and help to implement NAEYC's primary goals of improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education and building public understanding and support for high quality early childhood programs. National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children
A nonprofit association whose mission is to ensure access for individuals to private special education as a vital component of the continuum of appropriate placement and services in American education. The association consists solely of private specia education schools that serve both privately and publicly placed children with disabilities. National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems (NAPAS)
An association which represents federally mandated programs that protect the rights of persons with disabilities. National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
NASP's mission is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence, and promote optimal learning. National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)
Promotes and supports education programs for students with disabilities in the United States and outlying areas. Provides services to State agencies to maximize educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities. National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
A nonprofit organization, staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers, ADDA seeks to serve individuals with ADHD, as well as those who love, live with, teach, counsel, and treat them. National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
NCLD's mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities, and to provide national leadership on their behalf, so they may achieve their potential and enjoy full participation in our society. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Their special focus is children and youth, from birth to age 22. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NICHD conducts and supports laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental, and behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families and populations. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS is one of the more than two dozen research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is an agency of the Public Health Service within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NINDS has occupied a central position in the world of neuroscience for 50 years. National Network for Child Care (NNCC)
NNCC unites the expertise of many of the nation's leading universities through the outreach system of Cooperative Extension. Its goal is to share knowledge about children and child care from the vast resources of the landgrant universities with parents, professionals, practioners, and the general public. National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, Inc.
This is the site of the The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, Inc., founded in 1978 by patients and scientists for patients and families. Many NF patients present with the neurophysiological issues of NLD. National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND)
NPND's mission is to provide a presence and national voice for families of children, youth and adults with disabilities. NLD-in-Common
NLD-In-Common is a members-only listserv for adults with NLD and families of children with NLD. Moderated by Kelli Bond, this dynamic exchange covers an eclectic variety of topics which offer great insight and support to members of the NLD community. To subscribe, send a blank e-mail to:NLD-In-Common-subscribe@yahoogroups.com NLDline
NLDline web site devoted to increasing awareness of NLD among parents and professionals. The site features articles and resource listings, personal stories, a bulletin board, and a Pen Pals section for children with NLD. NLDontheweb.org
NLDontheweb.org provides valuable information about the syndrome, including articles and links to important websites. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (in Dutch or English)
This website contains information about NLD for parents and professionals working with kids and adolescents. There will be information given in articles about NLD (with the authors' permission to publish on this site). Information will also be gathered in FAQ format. Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA)
This is the official website of the only non-profit corporation dedicated to advocacy, research and education for people with nonverbal learning disorders. Noonan Syndrome
The Noonan Syndrome Support Group, Inc. is intended for people whose lives are touched by Noonan Syndrome, and want to exchange experiences and hopes regarding their children or themselves. Associated professionals are also welcome. Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S.)
This incredibly comprehensive site for Asperger Syndrome (AS) is owned and operated by the parent of a child diagnosed with AS, a disorder which has remarkable similarities to NLD. This site has become synonymous with the name Asperger Syndrome, and has become a home, or "oasis" for those interested in, or living with AS. Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
A parent-directed family resource center serving children with special needs, their families, and the professionals who serve them. Parents of Gifted/Learning Disabled Children
The goals of this nationwide non-profit organization include supporting parents, students, and educators as well as dispersing information to increase the awareness of gifted/learning disabled individuals. Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
A national nonprofit organization that serves people who cannot read standard print because of a visual, perceptual or physical disabilities. RFB&D is the nation's leading educational lending library of academic and professional textbooks on audio tape from elementary through post-graduate and professional levels. They also offer the nonprofit sale of dictionaries, reference materials and professional books on computer disk (E-Text) and specially adapted tape players/recorders to use with their audio books. Rush Neurobehavioral Center
Rush Neurobehavioral Center in Chicago, IL, under the leadership of Meryl Lipton, MD, Ph.D. and her team of multidisciplinary experts, is one of the foremost centers for NLD diagnosis, research and intervention, and is a leading proponent of the systems model for optimal development. School Psychology Resources Online
An extensive listing of School Psychology resources for psychologists, parents and educators. Schwab Foundation for Learning (SFL)
The Schwab Foundation is a nonprofit operating foundation dedicated to raising awareness about learning differences and providing parents and teachers with the information, resources and support they need to improve the lives of kids with learning differences. Sensory Integration Resource Network
The SI Network web site is dedicated to bringing current sensory integration resources and information to families, consumers and professionals. SmartKids with LD
This is the website for the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities newsletter, published six times a year for member subscribers. Along with current information about LD, the site includes such features as Hot Topics, Ask the Experts, Smart Parents and Practical Solutions. Special Ed News
Special Education News provides in-depth, timely news related to educating students with disabilities. The website offers unique resources to special education professionals in one convenient place, including a forum for exchanging views, finding links to important information at other sites on the Web and keeping track of news and events across the country. Spirited Kids Family Resource Center
This site proclaims: Read here, and understand, It is not our expertise we share, But our personal experience Raising Children who Challenge. Stern Center for Language and Learning
A non-profit literacy center providing services for children and adults with learning differences. They provide direct services for individuals, professional development for educators and research programs in northern New England and upstate New York. Stern Center staff work as partners with parents, teachers and medical professionals to build bridges for learning. They have had great success with NLD students using a program called Vocalizing and Visualizing. Talking Book Library - California
The California State Library loans braille, cassette and talking books, magazines and playback equipment to northern Californians unable to read conventional print. Tera's NLD Jumpstation: A Resource on Nonverbal Learning Disabilities by an NLD Person
Tera Kirk, a young college student with NLD, shares her witty and wise perspectives on the disorder and life in general. NLD teens or young adults can benefit from her insight. The Out-of-Sync Child Webpage
This page is dedicated to Carol Stock Kranowitz's breakthrough examination of how sensory integration problems affect the mood, development and education of many babies and children, and contains reviews of The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction. The William's Syndrome Association
Most children with Williams syndrome manifest some characteristics of NLD in addition to their more complex genetic disorders. For example, older children and adults with Williams syndrome often demonstrate intellectual "strengths and weaknesses." There are some intellectual areas (such as speech, long term memory, and social skills) in which performance is quite strong, while other intellectual areas (such as fine motor and spatial relations) are significantly deficient. The Williams Syndrome Association actively supports research into educational, behavioral, social and medical aspects of the syndrome. Tony Attwood
This web site is a guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's Syndrome, and their partners. Tourette Syndrome
On this site, you will find information on Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, "Rage Attacks," Mood Disorders, and other conditions that can lead to behavioral, academic, and job-related difficulties. Uniquely Gifted
Uniquely Gifted is a website containing Internet Resources for Gifted/Special Needs Children. Wrightslaw: The Special Ed Advocate
Peter Wright, a lawyer who has found success despite dyslexia, and his wife Pam, a social worker, have designed an incredibly rich and accurate site on educational law and advocacy. Parents, educators, experts, and attorneys can access hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters, and other relevant information. Yale Child Study Center
This site gives information about clinical services, research, education and training, faculty, publications, department services and associated sites. | 
