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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Description: This Web site provides facts and figures on allergies and asthma, answer fact sheets on several topics, information on childhood asthma, the pollen count in your area, in addition much more information about allergies and asthma.
Description: This Web page has information about birth defect prevention, having a healthy pregnancy, and research on birth defects.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Description: This website provides information on ADHD in children and adults. The site includes research studies, information about public policy, education, and a place to chat with others about ADHD.
Dreamms for Kids, Inc. Assistive Technology Solutions
Description: This website provides links to organizations that can assist children with special needs to act and play like regular children. Links to sites with toys, software, assistive equipment, and recreational equipment.
Genetic and Rare Conditions Web Site
Description: This Web site provides an alphabetical listing of rare and genetic diseases. For each disease a listing of resources such as books and other related Web sites is provided.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Description: This website provides articles, personal stories, interviews with ADD professionals, book reviews, and links to other ADD-related sites.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
Description: The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The 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.
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Ability to Catch Dyslexia Early May Help Stem Its Effects
Author: Norton Lasley, Elizabeth
Description: New educational approaches and advances in brain-based research are making it possible to detect dyslexia even in children too young to read. Though it is not a cure, stepping in early with targeted intervention could prevent reading problems from derailing a child’s education.
Description: This information page describes some typical signs of ADHD. It also offers information about common concerns such as treatment for ADHD, what parents and caregivers can do, and how ADHD affects children socially and otherwise.
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.
The information includes typical signs, symptoms, and causes.
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Asperger Syndrome. Asperger syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Although symptoms are present early in life, Asperger syndrome is usually diagnosed when a child is school aged.
People with Asperger syndrome have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills, as well as unusual behaviors and interests.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Description: The article describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with information on getting help and coping. "It is difficult for children with ADHD to control their behavior and/or pay attention. It is estimated that between three to five percent of children have ADHD."
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Description: Learn more about Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder from this detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. This is a 49-page PDF file. Also available in HTML at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Description: This article describes the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children. Behavioral, nutritional, and medication treatments are discussed.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Desorden Deficitario de la Atencion)
Description: This fact sheet provides information about children with ADHD. Topics covered include what is AD/HD, how common is it, signs of AD/HD, treatment, school, tips for parents, tips for teachers, resources and organizations. Also available as html at http://www.nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/ADHD.aspx and in Spanish as "Desorden Deficitario de la AtenciÃn" at http://nichcy.org/wp-content/uploads/docs/spanish/fs19sp.pdf (2010).
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Description: This CDC website page focuses on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.
The information includes typical signs, symptoms, and causes.
Description: This information sheet describes signs of autism in children and offers information about treatment, the effects on the family, and where to get more information.
Description: Today, 1 in 170 American children is diagnosed with autism, 1 in 70 boys. It's important to be informed.
This website provides information on early detection, support for families and teachers, and how to get involved.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Description: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASDs handle information in their brain differently than other people.
ASDs are “spectrum disorders.” That means ASDs affect each person in different ways, and can range from very mild to severe. People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction. But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms.
This page describes the 3 different types of autism and provides other resources for parents and professionals.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) Fact Sheet
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders. ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. People with ASDs handle information in their brain differently than other people.
ASDs are “spectrum disorders.” That means ASDs affect each person in different ways, and can range from very mild to severe. People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction. But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms.
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and keep their balance and posture as a result of an injury to parts of the brain, or as a result of a problem with development. Often the problem happens before birth or soon after being born. Cerebral palsy causes different types of disabilities in each child.
Children Who Can't Pay Attention/ADHD (Los Ninos que no Pueden Prestar Atencion)
Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this article for parents and teachers to help recognize a child that may be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Often times, a child that comes across as misbehaving or defiant may in all actuality be suffering from ADHD. Also available in Spanish, Los Ninos que no Pueden Prestar Atencion (2004) at http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?section=Informacion+para+la+Familia&name=Los+Ninos+que+no+Pueden+Prestar+Atencion+%28ADHD%29+No.+6.
Discovering Fragile X Syndrome: Family Experiences and Perceptions
Description: This FPG Web site provides the reader with information regarding Fragile X Syndrome, a genectic disorder that commonly shows up in males more often then females, and causes mental retardation or developmental disabilities.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Fact Sheet
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a genetic disorder that causes muscles to gradually weaken over time. A person with DMD will eventually lose the ability to walk and will have problems with breathing and his or her heart. It most often affects boys and occurs among all races and
cultures. Sometimes this disorder affects other members of a person’s family, but in many cases it is new to a family.
Description: The National Center to Improve Practice has hosted this guided tour through two teachers classrooms that work with disabled children. This site will help professionals and educators to better develop curriculum that caters to children with disabilities.
Emergency Preparedness for Children with Special Needs
Description: In an emergency, we all have to plan to be self sufficient, and possibly spend several days without utilities, medical aid or communications. Preparing for an emergency is difficult for any parent, and as a parent caring for a child with special needs, you have extra things to think about.
This website provides information on what to think about as you plan for emergencies and disasters that impact children with special needs.
Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about epilepsy in children. Included are a definition of epilepsy, incidence of occurrence, characteristics, educational implications, resources, and organizations. Also available in Spanish as La Epilepsia at http://nichcy.org/espanol/discapacidades/especificas/epilepsia.
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of hearing loss. Hearing loss means that a person’s hearing is not at a “normal” level. Hearing loss can vary greatly among children and can be caused by many things.
Intellectual Disability Fact Sheet
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of intellectual disability, also known as mental retardation. Intellectual disability is a term used when there are limits to a person’s ability to learn at an expected level and function in daily life.
Levels of intellectual disability vary greatly in children – from a very slight problem to a very severe problem. Children with intellectual disability might have a hard time letting others know their wants and needs, and taking care of themselves. Intellectual disability could cause a child to learn and develop more slowly than other children of the same age.
Description: Learning Disabilities OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorder, ADD / ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders.
Description: Does your child struggle with learning? There are many children who do. If you feel your child is having difficulties with reading, writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, or doing math it is important to have your child evaluated by a professional. An evaluation will identify any issues and allow supports to be put into place to help your child experience success.
M.A.P. (Making Access Possible) to Inclusion and Belonging 
Description: This website and newsletter reflects resources, training, and support for inclusion and belonging for children and youth from ages birth to 21. Their audience is not only child care providers, but also families, those involved with early intervention, preschool, general education, special education, after school programs, and programs for youth and young adults with disabilities.
Description: This is the website for the PEAK Parent Center. The PEAK Parent Center is Colorado's Parent Training and Information Center. PEAK is a statewide organization of parents of children with disabilities reaching out to assist other parents and professionals. The mission of PEAK Parent Center is to ensure that children, youth, and adults with disabilities lead rich, active lives and participate as full members of their schools and communities.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Trastorno de Tension Postraumatica
Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this piece on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for parents with children that may be suffering from PTSD. Just as adults may experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder after a traumatic event, so might a child. This piece includes symptoms to look for in identifying PTSD as a possible problem, and options for parents with a child that is diagnosed. Also available in Spanish, Trastorno de Tension Postraumatica No. 70 at http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?section=Informacion+para+la+Familia&name=Trastorno+de+Tension+Postraumatica+No.+70.
Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities
Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about severe and/or multiple disabilities. Included are a definition, incidence of occurance, characteristics, medical implications, educational implications, resources, and organizations.
Sickle Cell Information Center
Description: This Web site was developed for sickle cell patients and anyone who wants to learn more about sickle cell disease. It contains a collection of resources for patients, families and professionals including links to further resources.
Steps for Adapting Materials for Use by All Children
Author: Haugen, Kirsten
Description: This chart provides information on how to modify or adapt materials and toys to meet the needs of children with special needs. It includes ideas of things that would work for all children and how to adapt toys and materials you have to accommodate all children's abilities.
Talking to Parents about Autism: Action Kit
Description: Today, 1 in 150 American children is diagnosed with autism. As an early childhood educator, you may be the first to notice when a child is not meeting typical developmental milestones. When this happens, you need to talk to the parents and urge them to have their child screened.
Now there are materials available to help you prepare for this important conversation. The Talking to Parents About Autism Action Kit contains the tools you need to initiate this critical dialogue. Having this conversation with parents can make all the difference in a child's life!
The Child With a Long-Term Illness (El Nino con una Enfermedad de Larga Duracion Cronica)
Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this article to discuss the difficulties that parents and children may face when a child has a long-term illness. Also available in Spanish, El Nino con una Enfermedad de Larga Duracion (Cronica) at http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/informacion_para_la_familia/el_nino_con_una_enfermedad_de_larga_duracion_cronica_no_19.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
Description: The National Center for Learning Disabilities promotes public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities. This site provides guidance and information for parents, educators, and the general public.
Description: This fact sheet provides information for parents and teachers who are interested in learning more about traumatic brain injury (TBI). Included are a definition of TBI, frequency of occurrence, signs, tips for teachers and parents, resources, and organizations. Also available in Spanish at http://nichcy.org/espanol/discapacidades/especificas/lesioncerebral.
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of vision loss. Vision loss means that a person’s eyesight is not corrected to a “normal” level. Vision loss can vary greatly among children and can be caused by many things.
Vision loss can be caused by damage to the eye itself, by the eye being shaped incorrectly, or even by a problem in the brain. Babies can be born unable to see, and vision loss can occur anytime during a person’s life.
When Your Child With Special Needs Goes to School
Description: Your child deserves appropriate care at school. Working with your child’s care team can help your child stay healthy at school. Your child’s care team may include your child’s doctor, school nurse, principal, teacher and others. Plan ahead with them before your child goes to school. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or share ideas to get the help your child needs.
This website provides information for parents to think about when planning the transition to school. It includes printables of emergency forms, contacts forms, and care notebooks.
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Quick Notes: Inclusion Resources for Early Childhood Professionals (2nd Edition)
Author: Wesley, Patricia; Tyndall, Sabrina; Dennis, Brenda
Description: This pdf is a sample of the resource book QuickNotes. The QuickNotes resource notebook was written to address ECE professionals' questions about inclusion of children with special needs and to provide quick resources on a variety of topics related to quality care. The notebook includes 10 modules that present current information and strategies based on the best available research evidence and professional wisdom from the early childhood field.
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Caring for Children With Special Needs: Chronic Illnesses
Author: Greenstein, Doreen (13 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet focuses on children with chronic illnesses like diabetes or cystic fibrosis that need some type of special care. The author has provided a list of things to keep in mind when caring for children with chronic illnesses and references for further information.
Caring for Children With Special Needs: HIV and AIDS
Author: Greenstein, Doreen (13 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet for child care providers focuses on caring for children with HIV. HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact in a child care setting. Universal precautions and proper hygiene are discussed as ways to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious illnesses. The author provides references for additional information.
Caring for Children with Special Needs: Allergies and Asthma
Author: Greenstein, Doreen (13 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet discusses allergies and asthma in children and provides strategies for including these children in group settings.
Caring for Children with Special Needs: Chronic Illnesses
Author: Greenstein, Doreen (13 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet focuses on children with chronic illnesses like diabetes or cystic fibrosis that need some type of special care. The author has provided a list of things to keep in mind when caring for children with chronic illnesses and references for further information.
Caring for Children with Special Needs: Seizure Disorders
Author: Greenstein, Doreen (13 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet defines different types of seizures that a child with epilepsy might experience. There are strategies for inclusion and references for additional information.
Author: Dworkin, Paul; Joanna Bogin; Marijane Carey; Kareena Duplessis; Lisa Hoingfield; Rebecca Hernandez; Marcia Hughes
Description: The Commonwealth Fund has released a new online manual, How to Develop a Statewide System to Link Families with Community Resources (2010), which offers guidance for exploring, creating, and/or enhancing an easily accessible system for connecting children with or at risk for developmental or behavioral problems with community resources. The material is based on Connecticut's Help Me Grow initiative.
National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center
Description: The National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center serves professionals who care for children, adolescents and families with HIV infection and AIDS. This Web site is intended to help in their mission of providing access to important research, information, and materials to these professionals.
SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library
Description: The SpecialQuest Multimedia Training Library supports the inclusion of young children with disabilities birth–five and their families, in early care and education settings. The SpecialQuest materials and approach have been used with over 5,000 participants nationwide, refined over the past ten years, and have been shown to create and sustain change. SpecialQuest Birth-Five provides these materials at no cost with funding from the Office of Head Start. May be used as professional development or inservice training for staff.
Materials include short videos, training scripts and handouts, and other materials for both early childhood programs and home visitation programs. Some are available in Spanish and other languages.
– Research –
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Description: This Web page offers statistics and resources regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet
Description: This fact sheet provides brief information about the definition and symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) is the name given to a group of conditions that a person can have if that person’s mother drank alcohol while she was pregnant. These conditions include physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person has a mix of these problems. FASDs are a leading known cause of intellectual disability and birth defects.
Music Improves Morning Transitions for Children with Autism
Author: Kern, P (2 more by this author); Aldridge, D; Wolery, M
Description: This study showed that when two children with autism were greeted by their teacher with a song highlighting the morning routine, their ability to complete that routine increased.