Links To Useful Information on Special Education and Children with Disabilities.
The following links provide information that parents, teachers,
or other professionals may find useful regarding children with special
needs. The resources have been divided into the categories of
eligibility provided by North Carolina's Department of Public
Instruction. However, the provided resources are not an exhaustive
collection of all disabling conditions served by the Exceptional
Childrens Program.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
For general information on Autism,
here is an Autism Fact Sheet
containing helpful information compiled by one of our psychologists, Meghan Brandon.
Wrights Law:
Provides information on Autism as it is related to IDEA (Federal
regulations regarding individuals with disabilities), case law, books,
resources, organizations and other tools such as how to explain Autism
to children.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/autism.index.htm
Operation Autism: A Resource Guide for Military Families:
Link to an organization which provides excellent resources specifically for military families affected by autism.
http://www.operationautismonline.org/
NASP Autism Spectrum Disorder handout for Parents:
This handout by the National Association of School Psychologists
contains information and tips for parents including Characteristics,
Diagnosis, Education and Effective Interventions such as medication and
behavior management.
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/Autism204_blue.pdf
Emotional Disability
NICHY
:
This page is hosted by the National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development. It includes information such as characteristics
of emotional disabilities and ways to help those who demonstrated them.
Intellectual Disability
NICHY
:
Provides information such as definitions, causes, case study and
tips for parents and teachers regarding children with intellectual
disabilities. Webpage hosted by the National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development.
http://nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/IntellectualDisability.aspx
Learning Disability
LD Online:
Provides useful information for parents and teachers on common learning disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/
NICHY
:
Provides case studies, definitions, evaluation process, tips for teachers and parents, and other resources.
http://nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/LD.aspx
Other Health Impairment (OHI)
NICHY
:
Includes information on the definition of and specific health
impairments that fall under OHI category, as well as life at school and
other resources for students eligible for this category.
Attention Deficient/Hyperactivity Disorder can be a health impairment eligible for services in some cases.
Provides tips on interventions and treatment for ADHD
Attention Deficient Disorder Association:
Provides resources and support, webinars, support groups and information on advocacy.
Wright?s Law:
Provides information about ADHD, articles, legeal resources, books, free publications, information and support groups.
NICHY
:
Provides information about ADHD including case studies, signs, tips for teachers and parents and other resources.
http://nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/ADHD.aspx
Other Disorders:
These mental health concerns may or may not be eligible for
special education depending on individual circumstances. The following
information is provided as a starting-point for obtaining information
regarding these disorders.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
American
Academy
of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Information for those who have experienced stressful or traumatic events.
Bipolar Disorder
Handout with information on Diagnostic criteria, definitions,
possible causes, treatment interventions and a list of resources.
Handout created by Jessica Tomasula.
Handout
Anorexia Nervosa
Handout with information on Diagnostic criteria, definitions,
possible causes, treatment interventions and a list of resources.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Handout with information on Diagnostic criteria, definitions,
possible causes, treatment interventions and a list of resources.
Handout created by
Laura Grosso.
Substance Abuse
Handout with information on Diagnostic criteria, definitions,
possible causes, treatment interventions and a list of resources.
Handout created by
Lindsey Long.
Selective Mutism
Handout with information on Diagnostic criteria, definitions,
possible causes, treatment interventions and a list of resources.
Handout created by
Kelly Riegle.
Handout
Schizophrenia
Handout with information on Diagnostic criteria, definitions,
possible causes, treatment interventions and a list of resources.
Handout created by
Sarah Rabb.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Handout with information on Diagnostic criteria, definitions,
possible causes, treatment interventions and a list of resources.
Handout created by Lane Williams.
Other Useful Links:
National
Dissemination
Center
for Children with Disabilities:
A great resource on disabilities, special education law, and No Child Left Behind.
http://nichcy.org/Pages/Home.aspx
:
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