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SPECIAL NEEDS THAT MAY BE RELEVANT TO SOME ADOPTED CHILDREN
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AMPUTEES:
Above Knee Amputees
http://abovekneeamputee.com/
Aiding amputees to successful prosthesis acclimation.
ADD Resources (www.addresources.org) is a rapidly growing national non-profit organization whose
mission is to help people with ADD/ADHD achieve their full potential through support and education.
Their website offers 100 free and carefully chosen articles helpful to adults with ADD/ADHD and to parents
of children with ADD/ADHD, a free monthly eNews, 100 links to other ADHD-related websites, the National
ADHD Directory, and more.
http://www.addresources.org
Amputee Coalition of America
http://www.amputee-coalition.org
National Limb Loss Information Center.
Amputee Information Resource Center
http://www.usinternet.com/users/AlPikeCP/
Amputation information and links to more topic information.
Amputee Resource Foundation of America, Inc.
http://www.amputeeresource.org/
Information, research to improving life for amputees.
International Child Amputee Network
www.amp-info.net/childamp.htm
Aiding the parents of children with absent or underdeveloped limbs.
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APRAXIA:
Apraxia-Kids
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/
Apraxia of speech in children.
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ATTACHMENT DISORDERS:
Attachment and Bonding Center of PA
www.abcofpa.net/
Treatment of children and adolescents with attachment disorders
The Attachment Center at Evergreen
http://www.attachmentcenter.org/
Transforming the lives of children with attachment disorder and their families.
Attachment Disorder Network
http://www.radzebra.org/
Supporting families coping with attachment issues.
Attachment Disorder Support Group
http://www.syix.com/adsg/
Support group.
The Attachment Disorder Site
http://www.attachmentdisorder.net
For help with adopted special needs children .
The Primal Wound
http://www.primalwound.com/
Issues of those separated from their birth families.
The Theraplay Institute
http://www.theraplay.org
Theraplay is used extensively with children diagnosed as having autism, developmental
disorders, attention-deficit disorder, attachment disorders, anxiety and depression.
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ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER:
ADDitude The Happy Healthy Lifestyle Magazine for People with ADD
http://www.additudemag.com/
Positive understanding of this disorder.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
http://www.chadd.org/
Support for family and persons with this disorder.
The Theraplay Institute
http://www.theraplay.org
Theraplay is used extensively with children diagnosed as having autism, developmental
disorders, attention-deficit disorder, attachment disorders, anxiety and depression.
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AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER:
Auditory Processing Disorder
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Parents Page
Help for parents with children so affected.
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AUTISM:
Autism Research Center (ARI)
http://www.autism.com/ari/
Find out the latest research and accomplishments in the field.
Autism Resources
http://www.web.syr.edu/~jmwobus/autism/
Multiple resources.
Autism Society of America - Packet for Auditory Integration Training
http://www.autism-society.org/packages
Helping parents to be informed decision makers.
The Theraplay Institute
http://www.theraplay.org/
Theraplay is a treatment for children suffering from several disorders, including autism.
Center for Autism
http://www.autism.org
Explore the topic.
Please proceed to www.cerebralpalsydirectory.org
to find a plethora of information for this diagnosis.
Cure Autism Now
http://www.canfoundation.org
Strides in Autism.
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BIPOLAR DISORDER:
The Bipolar Child
http://www.bipolarchild.com/
Guide and newsletter for this disorder.
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF)
http://www.bpkids.org
A parent-led, not-for-profit, web-based membership organization.
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BLINDNESS:
American Foundation for the Blind
http://www.afb.org/
An old and reliable source of support.
National Federation for the Blind
http://www.nfb.org/
Resourcing center.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org/
A practical and helpful offering.
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CEREBRAL PALSY:
About Cerebral Palsy
www.about-cerebral-palsy.org
A dedicated site on this issue
Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
www.aacpdm.org
Scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy
Origins of Cerebral Palsy
www.originsofcerebralpalsy.com
People with this disease / disability can even get free information and evaluation from doctors and can possibly
qualify for lifetime benefits.
Cerebral Palsy Information Center
www.aacpdm.org
Help/information for this disorder
Cerebral Palsy Connection
Cerebral Palsy Connection (CPC)
Linking people together for support with CP.
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CLEFT LIP AND PALATE:
Wide Smiles
http://www.widesmiles.org/
A magazine providing information and support to families of children with cleft lip and
palate.
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DEAF:
Animated American Sign Language Dictionary
http://www.bconnex.net/~randys/
Most helpful resource.
Deaf Adoption News Service
users.erols.com/berke/deafchildren.html
Text listing of deaf and hard of hearing children available for international adoption
Deaf World
http://www.deafworldweb.org
An organization for support.
Johns Hopkins University: Research and Training Center for Hearing and Balance
http://www.bme.jhu.edu/labs/chb/index.html
The Center performs basic and clinical research.
National Information Center on Deafness
http://www.gallaudet.edu/~nicd/
Plethora of information.
Society for Auditory Integration Training
http://www.teleport.com/~sait/
SAIT distributing AIT information.
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DYSLEXIA:
Dyslexia Archive
http://www.hensa.ac.uk/dyslexia.html
The Dyslexia - learning difficulties
Dyslexic Awareness & Resource Center
http://www.dyslexia-center.com/
Understanding this learning difficulty
Dyslexia.com
http://www.dyslexia.com/
Exploring this disability.
Free Dyslexia Screening Test
http://www.readingsuccesslab.com
Reading Success Lab provides computer-based software for diagnostic assessment of reading difficulties,
intervention exercises for improving reading skills, and reassessment tests to measure improvement.
Hello Friend: The Ennis William Cosby Foundation
http://www.hellofriend.com
Ennis' work continues!
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EPILEPSY:
Epilepsy Foundation of America
http://www.efa.org/
The Epilepsy Foundation of America - services for this disorder.
Washington University Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/epilepsy
A general info resource
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FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME/Effects:
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
http://www.taconic.net/seminars/fas02.html
Learn about FAS/FAE.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
www.nofas.org
Information Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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HEPATITIS:
The Hepatitis B Information and Support List
Send a blank message to
hepatitis-b-on@mail-list.com.
A list with information and support for those inflicted with hepatitis B.
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LEARNING DISABILITIES:
All Kinds of Minds
http://www.allkindsofminds.org
A multitude of conditions
American Hyperlexia Association
http://www.hyperlexia.org
Support for this concern.
Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Learning Disabilities
http://www.edhd.bgsu.edu/DLD
Explore resources.
Council for Learning Disabilities
http://www.coe.winthrop.edu/CLD/
Collective LD Groupings
LDA of America
http://www.ldanatl.org/
All learning disabilities
Learning Disability Guide
http://cis.anu.edu.au/anu/Disability/book2.html
Guide to Students with Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities/w foreign language
http://www.fln.vcu.edu/ld/ld.html
Foreign Language Teachers' Guide to Learning Disabilities
Failure Free Reading
http://www.failurefree.com
Help for learning to read and feeling good about it.
Nonverbal Learning Disorders (NLD)
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7262/
A singular resource.
LD Pride Online
http://www.ldpride.net/
Dealing with LD and retaining self-esteem.
LD Resources
http://www.ldresources.com
General and specific resources.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
http://www.ncld.org/
The National Resource for all Learning Disabilites.
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MENTAL HEALTH:
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
http://www.ffcmh.org
A parent-organized service focused on the needs of children with emotional, behavioral
and mental health disorders.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org
Grass-roots, self-help support.
Psychology Self-Help Resource Listings
http://www.psychwww.com
Multiple listings of links to information
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SUPPORT GROUPS/LISTS:
Mothers with Attitude
http://www.mamatude.com/
Covering the issues of mothers who have adopted internationally, and who have special needs
issues in their lives.
The Health Professions Resource Center
http://www.thprc
Health links and resources
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/
Providing national information on disabilities and disability-related issues.
Parenting Special Needs
http://specialchildren.about.com
Helping with the issues of special needs.
Parent Network for the Post Institutionalized Child
http://www.pnpic.org
Help for parents of traumatized post institutionalized children.
ParentPals.com
http://www.parentpals.com
Special education site.
Parents Advocating for Vision Education
http://www.electriciti.com/~vision/
A national non-profit education, resource and support organization for vision issues.
The Resource Room
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1997/
Disability and adoption resources.
Society Of Special Needs Adoptive Parents
http://www.snap.bc.ca/
Special needs adoptive families providing mutual support.
Special Education Resources on the Internet
http://seriweb.com/
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible
Special Ed information resources.
Special Kids, Special Parents
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2085/SPECNED.htm
Special needs links
Untangling the Web
http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm
Involved list of disability-related web sites.
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THERAPEUTIC CARE:
Adoption Care Services
http://www.adoptioncareservices.com/
Adoption support for all members of the adoptive family.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org
Research, evaluation and diagnoses.
Adolescent School for Troubled Teens
http://www.adolescentschools.com
Over 1/3 of of their clients are adopted children.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
http://www.ffcmh.org/
Emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders and the impact on families.
Psychology Self-Help Resources on the Internet
http://www.psychwww.com/
Links to psychological disorders.
Internet Resources for Special Children
http://www.irsc.org/
Informational source for children with disabilities.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org/
Self-help, support and advocacy organization
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TOURETTE SYNDROME:
Tourette Syndrome
http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/
Neurobiological disorders.
Tourette Syndrome Association
http://www.tsa.mgh.harvard.edu/
For info and support
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3D Learner is an educational organization dedicated
to helping children with ADD, Dyslexia, and reading
issues become calm, confident and focused, and
improving their reading comprehension with hands-on
process. We have been in existence for seven years with
many students making 2, 3, and even 4 years reading gains
in a year.
http://www.3dlearner.com
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