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Parents Education Network The Parents Education Network is a local coalition of parents collaborating with educators and the community to help bring academic success to students with learning and attention difficulties. They are a great resource for both schools and families. The talks and events that they sponsor throughout the year are highly recommended.
Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need to thrive.
International Dyslexia Association The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia and related language-based learning differences. Their website is a good resource for both parents and educators.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to their informative website, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications, and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD.
Learning Disability of America Here you will find a wealth of information on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process, and helping your child and yourself.
Understood Understood's goal is to help the millions of parents whose children are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving.
Common Sense Media Common Sense is an excellent source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families and schools. Every day, millions of parents and educators trust Common Sense reviews and advice to help them navigate the digital world with their kids.
PBS/ Misunderstood Minds This site includes profiles of the students in the PBS documentary “Misunderstood Minds,” as well as sections on Attention, Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Interactive activities, called Experience Firsthand, are designed to give site visitors a sense of what it may be like for a student struggling with a basic skill.
Children's Health Council (CHC) Provides life-changing services for learning differences and mental health for children, teens, and young adults.
Edutopia: George Lucas Educational Foundation A foundation that is dedicated to transforming K-12 education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives.
Additude Magazine ADDitude is committed to delivering the most accurate, engaging, and dependable information available about attention deficit. ADDitude’s multi-platform resource network serves over 2 million unique individuals each month through digital, audio, eBooks, a print magazine, webinars, social media, and more.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) provides essential information to parents, professionals, and individuals with learning disabilities. They promote research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocate for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
LD Online/Schwab Learning LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first-person essays, children’s writing, artwork, and a comprehensive resource guide.
Dr. Hallowell This website is another excellent resource, full of information and tools about many areas of mental health and well-being, including ADHD, parenting, and time/life management.
Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center Treatment, education, and community resources centered on a strengths-based approach to ADHD
Play Attention: Play Attention combines NASA inspired brain monitoring technology with a vast toolkit that addresses everything from cognitive development to self-regulation to provide you a complete, individualized solution.
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