Division
for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children
The Division for Early
Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
is a nonprofit organization advocating for individuals who work
with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through
age eight, and their families.
National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development: Autism Site
The NICHD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is
one of the primary Institutes doing research into various aspects
of autism. This site provides access to current information about
NICHD research projects, publications, news releases, and other
activities related to autism and similar disorders.
The
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
NICHCY is a national information center that provides information
on disabilities and disability-related issues, with a special
focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).
The
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center supports
the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Their mission is to strengthen
service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth
through five) and their families receive and benefit from high
quality, culturally appropriate, and family-centered supports
and services.
The
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the
national organization that oversees all licensed professionals
within the fields of speech pathology and audiology. ASHA provides
information on communication disorders from infancy through adulthood
to professionals, students, and the general public. The site also
has a referral service so that individuals can gain access to
qualified speech language pathologists and audiologists.
American
Occupational Therapy Association
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally
recognized professional association for occupational therapists
and occupational therapy assistants. Occupational therapists work
with individuals with a variety of conditions and disorders in
a wide range of practice settings. The American Occupational Therapy
Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support
of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education,
and research on behalf of its members and the public.
American
Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is the national
professional organization representing physical therapists. APTA’s
goal is to further the profession's role in the prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of
the physical health and functional abilities of members of the
public.
Autism
Society of America
The Autism Society of America is the largest organization on autism
in the United States. This site provides general information on
autism along with information on resources, events, advocacy and
research throughout the US.
Center
for Autism and Related Disorders
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) provides
services to individuals with autism and their families throughout
the state of Florida. This site provides information on CARD services
at Florida State University, as well as at five other locations
throughout the state.
Autism
Society of Florida
The Autism Society of Florida, an affiliate of the Autism Society
of America, gives up-to-date information on issues and activities
pertinent to autism throughout Florida.
National
Academy of Sciences Publication: Educating Children with Autism
(2001)
The National Academies Press website allows you to read thousands
of books online free of charge. This site takes you to the book
entitled Educating Children with Autism.
Treatment
and Education of Autistic & Related Communication Handicapped
Children
This site provides information on the TEACCH program located at
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The philosophy
of this program is one where the focus is placed on the person
with autism and the development of a program is created around
this person's skills, interests, and needs.
First
Words Project
The First Words Project, a model early identification and intervention
program based in the Department of Communication Disorders at
Florida State University, is funded to evaluate the communication
development of children from 6 to 24 months of age in Leon County.
First Words also develops educational materials for training of
healthcare and childcare providers to build their capacities for
earlier detection of communication problems in young children.
Zero
to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families
Zero to Three is a national organization that provides information
to families and professionals on various aspects of typical development
in infants and toddlers.
Autism Speaks
The number one site for up to date information on autism.
First
Signs: Early Identification and Intervention
First Signs, Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated
to educating parents and physicians about the early warning signs
of autism and other developmental disorders.
Positive
Beginnings: Supporting Young Children with Challenging Behavior
This site describes the Positive Beginnings Project at Florida
State University. In this project, instructional modules are being
developed, evaluated and disseminated to educators who support
young children with challenging behavior.
Therapists
as Collaborative Team members for Infant/Toddler Community Services
Therapists as Collaborative Team members for Infant/Toddler Community
Services (TaCTICS) is an outreach training project funded by a
U.S. Department of Education Grant. TaCTICS shares tools that
have been found helpful in skillfully navigating the path toward
provision of Part C Services using the child/family's daily routines,
activities, and events as a context for assessment and intervention.
Autism:
The Hidden Epidemic?
The number of U.S. children diagnosed with autism has skyrocketed
in the past decade, causing widespread concern and confusion.
As families struggle to cope with the disorder, MSNBC and NBC
News look at the issues surrounding autism, the theories behind
its dramatic increase and the latest treatments.
AccessComputing
The goal of the Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing) is
to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields
Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology
DO-IT serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in
challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and
networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation
in education and employment. |
