Reviewed Childhood Mental Disorders and Illnesses Associations Links
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National Down Syndrome Society National Down Syndrome Society The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. The website includes a very large collection of articles, resources, and educational materials about Down Syndrome, including overviews, related health issues, educational concerns, and more. The site also includes advocacy materials, the latest news, and community areas for parents and families. A wonderful site that is definitely worth checking out!
National Association of Coumcils on Developmental Disabilities National Association of Coumcils on Developmental Disabilities The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) promotes national policy which enables individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to make choices regarding the quality of their lives and be included in the community. NACDD provides support and assistance to member Councils.
Autism Ontariois dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. Features on the site includes a description of autism and what it's like to live with it, as well as a magazine, articles, research, related books and links.
This is the site for the nearly merged organization of The National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) and Autism Speaks. This merger has created the largest single organization devoted to autism in the nation. The organization dedicated to finding the causes, prevention, effective treatment, and, ultimately, the cure of the autism spectrum disorders. It is an alliance of families, researchers, and others concerned with autism in an effort to fund and accelerate research. Research articles, links, and an informative newsletter were among points of interest on this site.
The Arc The Arc The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The website contains a nice collection of articles, as well as information on chapters and ways to get involved in your local area.
