Autism
Autism Link
The Autism Society of America (ASA)
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access
and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum (and their families) to
be fully-included, participating members of their communities through advocacy,
public awareness, education, and research related to autism.
The Autism Research Institute (ARI)
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a non-profit organization, established
in 1967, which conducts and facilitates research on the cause and treatment of
autism. ARI provides information to parents and professionals worldwide, on
request. Dr. Bernard Rimland of ARI did the first pioneering work on the use of
dietary supplements and autism in the 60's.
Autism Speaks
An organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to
promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment
and a cure for autism.
TALK
TALK is a registered 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the
development of clinical and educational programs serving individuals with
language-based needs.
Dr. Stanley Greenpan's website
The Floortime Foundation
The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders
ASCEND Group Inc.
An Asperger Syndrome alliance for the Greater Philadelphia region.
International Pre-Autistic Network
For the advancement and detection of infants at risk.
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Rett Syndrome
International Rett Syndrome Foundation
Sara-Sings.com
A teenager with cerebral palsy is able to sing with a DynaVox.
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Visual Impairments
Texas School for the Blind
Dancing Dots
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Listening Therapies
EASe CD (Electronic Audio Stimulation effect)
Vision Audio Inc. provides the Electronic Auditory Stimulation effect (EASe)
Compact Disc to ease the pain of hyperacusis and auditory hypersenstivity in
Autism, PDD, ADD, ADHD, and Downs Syndrome. It provides a low cost alternative
to auditory integration therapy or training!
The Georgiana Institute
The Georgiana Institute first introduced AIT to the United States in 1992.
Auditory Integration Training (AIT), an intervention developed in France by Dr.
Guy Berard, addresses the hearing distortions, hyperacute hearing and sensory
processing anomalies which cause discomfort and confusion in learning disabled
and developmentally delayed children.
Therapeutic Listening
The Tomatis Method
Samonas
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Music Therapy
American Music Therapy Association WebsiteCertification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
The certifying agency for Music Therapists.
Time For Music
Wade M. Richards, MT-BC is the Co-Chair of the Music Therapy Department,
Orff-Schulwerk Instructor, and Internship Director at the Hochstein School of
Music and Dance in Rochester, New York. He also oversees his own private
practice in music therapy and business called "Time for Music." Wade has
published four original song and activity books for music therapists and music
educators, and currently is the Executive Editor for the "Music in Our Lives"
resource magazine for music therapists.
NJ Association for Music Therapy
Songs of Love
The Mid-Atlantic Region of the AMTA
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Disability Awareness and Eduation
The Family Center on Technology and Disability
The Family Center is a resource designed to support organizations and
programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. We
offer a range of information and services on the subject of assistive
technologies.
Partners in Making Your Case
A self-study course designed to help people with developmental disabilities
and their families create positive change through advocacy.
The ARC
A national site providing assistance for individuals and families with
special needs who were affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Best Buddies
The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with
intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships
and integrated employment.
Wrightslaw
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