Special Education:
If your child is having difficulty in school, getting the help that he or she needs can often be a long, frustrating, and confusing process. UnderstandingSpecialEducation.com provides an excellent resource in understanding the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, as well as Student Study Teams (SST), the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
All Kinds of Minds also has an excellent website with information and resources for parents of children who are having difficulties in school.
www.allkindsofminds.org
2800 Meridian Parkway, Ste. 100
Durham, NC 27713
888-956-4637
Customer Service: 888-829-5995
Learning Disorders:
The following websites and organizations provide good information and resources regarding learning disorders, obtaining services and accommodations, and support groups.
LD Online
www.ldonline.org
WETA Public Television
2775 S. Quincy St.
Arlington, VA 22206
Fax: 703-998-2060
Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldanatl.org
lalda@verizon.net
PO Box 1067
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
626-355-0240
Fax: 626-355-0109
National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org
381 Park Ave. S., Ste. 1401
New York, NY 10016
212-545-7510
Toll Free: 888-575-7373
Fax: 212-545-9665
AD/HD:
Whether you or your child have AD/HD, there are many resources available for information, referrals, and support.
National Resource Center on AD/HD (also CHADD)
www.help4adhd.org
www.chadd.org
8181 Professional Place, Ste. 150
Landover, MD 20785
800-233-4050
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
www.add.org
info@add.org
PO Box 7557
Wilmington, DE 19803-9997
800-939-1019
This printable guide offers suggestions on how to approach educators about your child’s ADHD.
ADHD: Talking to Your Child’s or Teen’s Teachers
This guide has a wealth of information on how to support your child at home by fostering a calm, soothing environment.
Creating a Comfortable Home Environment for Children with ADHD
If you suspect you have ADHD, this resource provides excellent information on factors your doctor considers in diagnosing you, as well as some of your treatment options.
Managing Adult ADHD
This guide not only outlines your legal rights at work, but also provides tips for accomplishing your career goals despite your ADHD.
How to Succeed in the Workplace with ADHD
For adults and children alike, there are an array of activities to try that can help ease ADHD symptoms
ADHD Helpful Activities
Cognitive and Developmental Delays:
If your child has developmental delays, he or she may qualify for Regional Center services. Regional Center is the service system within California that provides assistance, treatment, and resources for children with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and autism. They also provide early intervention services for children ages 0 - 3. The following organizations provide good information regarding client rights, advocacy, information, and support.
The Arc of California
www.thearc.org
1225 8th Street, Ste. 350
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-552-6619
American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
www.aaidd.org
anam@aaidd.org
501 3rd Street NW, Ste. 200
Washington, DC 20001
800-424-3688
Fax: 202-387-2193
FASD:
If your child was prenatally exposed to alcohol, he or she may have been impacted by that early exposure. Sometimes, this impact is serious enough to qualify for a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). For more information, you can access the Journal of FAS International online and the University of Washington FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network. The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education, and Training Services, Inc. website also has good sources of information and sometimes provides trainings for both professionals and parents of children with FASD. For more information, referrals, and support, the following organizations can be contacted.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
www.nofas.org
information@nofas.org
1200 Eton Court, NW
Third Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Office: 202-785-4585
Fax: 202-466-6456
General Information: 202-785-8570 or 800-66NOFAS
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov
fasdcenter@samhsa.hhs.gov
SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence
2101 Gaither Road, Ste. 600
Rockville, MD 20850
866-STOPFAS (786-7327)
Support:
If you are coping with anxiety, information and support can be found at www.calmclinic.com
Autism:
There has been some very interesting work done in the area of therapy animals for people living with autism:
http://4pawsforability.org/autism-assistance-dog/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/17/aspergers-dog-video-samson-danielle_n_7594598.html
https://www.rover.com/blog/autism-service-dogs
Advocacy:
Sometimes, it helps to have an advocate in your corner to assist you in obtaining the accommodations you or your child need due to a disability. The following organizations may be able to provide you assistance:
Ability First
www.abilityfirst.org
1300 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Toll Free: 877-768-4600
Local: 626-396-1010
Fax: 626-396-1021
Disability Rights California
www.pai-ca.org
Los Angeles Regional Office
3580 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 902
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2512
Toll Free: 800-776-5746
Local: 213-427-8747
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
www.laclj.org
info@laclj.org
1241 S. Soto St., Ste. 102
Los Angeles, CA 90023
323-980-3500
Living with Disabilities Toolkit:
The folks at educatorlabs.org have put together an online toolkit to help empower those living with disabilities.
Home Safety for People with Disabilities
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/disabilities
Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
https://www.rover.com/canine-caregivers-dementia-alzheimers/
Disability.gov’s Guide to Transportation
https://www.disability.gov/resource/disability-govs-guide-transportation/
A Guide to Keeping Your Home for the Newly Disabled
http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/keeping-your-home.php
Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/pa.html
Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips
http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/obesity/stay-active-with-a-disability-quick-tips
Depression and Disability
http://www.shinecharity.org.uk/uploads/media_items/depression-and-disability.original.pdf
Helping Alzheimer’s Sufferers Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
http://www.neptunesociety.com/resources/helping-alzheimers-sufferers-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-a-guide-for-caregivers
For information on resources available, including federal grants, to create an accessible home:
www.expertise.com/home-and-garden/home-remodeling-for-disability-and-special-needs
SSDI:
Depending on the nature of you or your child's difficulties, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Click on the files below for more information.
If your child is having difficulty in school, getting the help that he or she needs can often be a long, frustrating, and confusing process. UnderstandingSpecialEducation.com provides an excellent resource in understanding the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, as well as Student Study Teams (SST), the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
All Kinds of Minds also has an excellent website with information and resources for parents of children who are having difficulties in school.
www.allkindsofminds.org
2800 Meridian Parkway, Ste. 100
Durham, NC 27713
888-956-4637
Customer Service: 888-829-5995
Learning Disorders:
The following websites and organizations provide good information and resources regarding learning disorders, obtaining services and accommodations, and support groups.
LD Online
www.ldonline.org
WETA Public Television
2775 S. Quincy St.
Arlington, VA 22206
Fax: 703-998-2060
Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldanatl.org
lalda@verizon.net
PO Box 1067
Sierra Madre, CA 91025
626-355-0240
Fax: 626-355-0109
National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org
381 Park Ave. S., Ste. 1401
New York, NY 10016
212-545-7510
Toll Free: 888-575-7373
Fax: 212-545-9665
AD/HD:
Whether you or your child have AD/HD, there are many resources available for information, referrals, and support.
National Resource Center on AD/HD (also CHADD)
www.help4adhd.org
www.chadd.org
8181 Professional Place, Ste. 150
Landover, MD 20785
800-233-4050
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
www.add.org
info@add.org
PO Box 7557
Wilmington, DE 19803-9997
800-939-1019
This printable guide offers suggestions on how to approach educators about your child’s ADHD.
ADHD: Talking to Your Child’s or Teen’s Teachers
This guide has a wealth of information on how to support your child at home by fostering a calm, soothing environment.
Creating a Comfortable Home Environment for Children with ADHD
If you suspect you have ADHD, this resource provides excellent information on factors your doctor considers in diagnosing you, as well as some of your treatment options.
Managing Adult ADHD
This guide not only outlines your legal rights at work, but also provides tips for accomplishing your career goals despite your ADHD.
How to Succeed in the Workplace with ADHD
For adults and children alike, there are an array of activities to try that can help ease ADHD symptoms
ADHD Helpful Activities
Cognitive and Developmental Delays:
If your child has developmental delays, he or she may qualify for Regional Center services. Regional Center is the service system within California that provides assistance, treatment, and resources for children with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and autism. They also provide early intervention services for children ages 0 - 3. The following organizations provide good information regarding client rights, advocacy, information, and support.
The Arc of California
www.thearc.org
1225 8th Street, Ste. 350
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-552-6619
American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
www.aaidd.org
anam@aaidd.org
501 3rd Street NW, Ste. 200
Washington, DC 20001
800-424-3688
Fax: 202-387-2193
FASD:
If your child was prenatally exposed to alcohol, he or she may have been impacted by that early exposure. Sometimes, this impact is serious enough to qualify for a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). For more information, you can access the Journal of FAS International online and the University of Washington FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network. The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education, and Training Services, Inc. website also has good sources of information and sometimes provides trainings for both professionals and parents of children with FASD. For more information, referrals, and support, the following organizations can be contacted.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
www.nofas.org
information@nofas.org
1200 Eton Court, NW
Third Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Office: 202-785-4585
Fax: 202-466-6456
General Information: 202-785-8570 or 800-66NOFAS
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
www.fasdcenter.samhsa.gov
fasdcenter@samhsa.hhs.gov
SAMHSA FASD Center for Excellence
2101 Gaither Road, Ste. 600
Rockville, MD 20850
866-STOPFAS (786-7327)
Support:
If you are coping with anxiety, information and support can be found at www.calmclinic.com
Autism:
There has been some very interesting work done in the area of therapy animals for people living with autism:
http://4pawsforability.org/autism-assistance-dog/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/17/aspergers-dog-video-samson-danielle_n_7594598.html
https://www.rover.com/blog/autism-service-dogs
Advocacy:
Sometimes, it helps to have an advocate in your corner to assist you in obtaining the accommodations you or your child need due to a disability. The following organizations may be able to provide you assistance:
Ability First
www.abilityfirst.org
1300 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Toll Free: 877-768-4600
Local: 626-396-1010
Fax: 626-396-1021
Disability Rights California
www.pai-ca.org
Los Angeles Regional Office
3580 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 902
Los Angeles, CA 90010-2512
Toll Free: 800-776-5746
Local: 213-427-8747
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
www.laclj.org
info@laclj.org
1241 S. Soto St., Ste. 102
Los Angeles, CA 90023
323-980-3500
Living with Disabilities Toolkit:
The folks at educatorlabs.org have put together an online toolkit to help empower those living with disabilities.
Home Safety for People with Disabilities
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/disabilities
Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
https://www.rover.com/canine-caregivers-dementia-alzheimers/
Disability.gov’s Guide to Transportation
https://www.disability.gov/resource/disability-govs-guide-transportation/
A Guide to Keeping Your Home for the Newly Disabled
http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/keeping-your-home.php
Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/pa.html
Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips
http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/obesity/stay-active-with-a-disability-quick-tips
Depression and Disability
http://www.shinecharity.org.uk/uploads/media_items/depression-and-disability.original.pdf
Helping Alzheimer’s Sufferers Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
http://www.neptunesociety.com/resources/helping-alzheimers-sufferers-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-a-guide-for-caregivers
For information on resources available, including federal grants, to create an accessible home:
www.expertise.com/home-and-garden/home-remodeling-for-disability-and-special-needs
SSDI:
Depending on the nature of you or your child's difficulties, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Click on the files below for more information.
| ssdi.pdf |
| social_security_for_children.pdf |
