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ADD
Autism Chromosome Disorders
Communication Difficulties Downs
Syndrome Dyspraxia Education
Epilepsy General
Internet Prader-Willi Syndrome
ADD
Adders.org
British hosted online support group for
adult and children with Attention Deficit Disorder. Includes articles and chat
rooms.
AddNetUk The national
UK web site for ADD. There is a large amount of information here, with links to
sites in the UK and around the world.
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Autism and Aspergers
Autism,PDD,
Aspergers Room Chat room for parents with children with
special needs to come in and relax and discuss the joys and trials of having a
special child.
A Different Reality Personal accounts of life on the autistic
spectrum .
The Centre for the Study of Autism
Provides information about autism to parents and
professionals. Lots of links to related sites.
The National Autistic
Society Aims to encourage a better understanding of autism
and to pioneer services for people with autism and those who care for them. U.K
based.
O.A.S.I.S Online
information and support for Aspergers Syndrome.
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Chromosome
Disorders
Unique
Information, mutual support and self help for families of
children with any rare chromosome disorder.
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Communication
Difficulties
Afasic
The national parent led organisation which helps and represents
children and young people who have communication difficulties and their families.
Communication
matters UK national
voluntary organisation concerned with the Augmentative and Alternative
Communication needs of people with severe communication difficulties.
I
can National educational charity for
children with speech and language difficulties
SpeechTeach
Provides teaching resources for parents and professionals supporting children
with speech and learning difficulties for example dyspraxia, apraxia and autism.
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Downs Syndrome
The Down
Syndrome Educational Trust A charity, based in the U.K that works to advance the
development and education of individuals with Downs Syndrome.
The Down's Syndrome Association
A membership led and driven organisation, open to anyone who
wishes to join.
Down's
Syndrome:Patient UK Good collection of links to U.K sources of information and
support.
Down's
Syndrome: UK Resources Comprehensive list of organisations
providing support and advice in the U.K. Covers education, medical advice and
benefits.
The Downs Heart Group
UK
charity which offers support and information to families who have a member with
Down's Syndrome and congenital heart defects.
The Lighter Side of Down Syndrome!: has resources, humor, and some good
links. US site
National Association for Down Syndrome
U.S
site. A
not-for-profit organization, founded in Chicago in 1961 by parents of children
with Down syndrome who felt a need to create a better environment and bring
about understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome
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Dyspraxia
The
Dyspraxia Foundation A
registered charity, recognising deveopmental co-ordination disorders.
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Epilepsy
The British
Epilepsy Association
The National
Society for Epilepsy
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Prader-Willi
Syndrome
Prader-Willi
Syndrome
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Education
Birmingham Grid for Learning Parent and carer centre
DfEE Parents Centre Government site giving information about your child's education
and how you can help.
EdbyDesign
Australian
site with information and resources for parents/carers & teachers.
Help
Your Child Discover Government site full of good ideas as to how you can
support your child's school work at home.
Inclusion Part of
the National Grid for Learning. A free searchable catalogue of on-line resources
that support teaching professionals, parents & carers in meeting individual
learning needs.
Topmarks Parents Page
NASEN National Association for Special Educational Needs
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General
Contact a Family Helping families who care for children with any special need
or disability. U.K based.
Family.com Online
magazine
Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults(Mencap)
Site contains information about the society and how to get
involved, services provided, campaigns and news.
Birmingham District Officer: Charles Taylor0121 707 7877
Special Child Australian
on line magazine for parents of children with special needs.
Special
Children Lots of links and
articles on parenting a child with special needs
Wizziwiz.co.uk.
Lots of suggestions for things to do; days out, local events, places of
interest, linked to curriculum areas.
Yourable.com Site for disabled people their carers, family and friends.
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Internet
BBC
Webwise
Be Safe Online
This site has been developed to make adults more aware of how to use the
Internet safely, so they can encourage safe behaviour online among children and
young people.
ChildNet
Dame
Ellen Pinsent Internet Access Policy
GetNetwise Learn how your children
can use the Internet Safely
Internet
Tutorial A nice easy guide to what the Internet is all
about for first timers! Written by The Parks Special School, Rutland
KidsSmart Guidance on
keeping safe on the internet
Parents Information Network
Information and
advice to help parents whose children are using computers and the Internet.
Parents on Line
Government
site which aims to show parents the educational benefits of the internet.
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