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Resources for Families

Here are some helpful organizations, resources and websites.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources
Autismonline Autism Science Foundation Autism Society of America (en español) Autism Resources Network Autism Speaks (en español) Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Autism Information Center DC Autism Parents (DCAP) First Signs Jewish Social Services Agency National Institute of Mental Health: Autism Spectrum Disorders National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities One World Center for Autism Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support Organization of Autism Research (OAR) Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia Parents Place of Maryland Pathfinder for Autism Sesame Street and Autism (en español) U.C. Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Wrightslaw
Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Software, services and online resources: Center for Disease Control and Prevention Coaches Concussion Tool Kit Pivot Physical Therapy Physicians Concussions Tool Kit Professional Sports Care and Rehabilitation State and National Organizations: Brain Injury Association of America Brain Injury Association of Maryland
Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Software, services and online resources: Software to make learning easier: Type-to-Learn Math instruction and worksheets: www.mathisfun.com Helpful learning website for children (“where no two brains spark alike”): www.sparktop.org Learning disabilities resources online: www.ldonline.org Parent’s Guide to Helping Children with Learning Difficulties: www.schwablearning.org College Board services: www.collegeboard.com National Reading Panel publications: Recordings for people who are blind or dyslexic: www.rfbd.org Special education and general education laws and advocacy: http://www.wrightslaw.com/ Montgomery County, Maryland, Public Schools’ gifted and talented and learning disabilities resources: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/enriched/gtld/ State and National Organizations: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) National Resource Center on ADHD International Dyslexia Association National Center for Learning Disabilities Maryland Disability Law Center

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