Resources

“I can’t ever thank you enough for all you have done for Cole. You will be missed. Thank you for not just working with him but for loving him. Our time here will never be forgotten and you won’t be either. “ ~ Traci, parent of child in group program

Parent, Service, or Advocacy Organizations:

1. PROUD National Organization of Down’s Syndrome www.nads.org
   
2. National Down’s Syndrome Society www.ndss.org
   
3. TACA www.taccanow.com
   
4. Cure Autism Now- CAN www.cureautismnow.org
   
5. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine www.aacpdm.org
   
6. Comfort Connection www.comfortconnnection.org
   
7. RCOC www.rcocdd.com
   
8. Autism Society of America www.autism.society.org or www.quest4kids.com
   
9. For OC Kids www.forockids.org
   
10. National Organization for Rare Disorders www.nord.org
11. Ability first day care for special needs –www.abilityfirst.org

Internet Resources

1. National Autism Hotline/Autism Service Center www.autismservice.com
2. What is Autism? www.mayoclinic.com /health/autism
3. DRM Guide to Special Ed www.disabilityresources.org
4. Internet Resources for Special Children www.irsc.org
5. Department of Education www.ed.gov
6. Special Needs collection of books on disabilities www.woodbirchouse.com
7. Games, songs, resources for special needs www.do2learn.com
8. Sensory Integration- www.sensoryint.com
9. Apraxia- www.apraxia.kids.org
10. Hip helpers: www.hiphelpers.com
11. Cascade orthotics: www.dafo.com
12. Insurance help for Autism www.insurancehelpforautism.com
13. P.R.O.M.P.T. - www.promptinstitute.com
14. Hanen program- www.hanen.org

Professional Organizations:

1. ASHA-American Speech and Hearing Association
   www.asha.org
   
2. APTA-American Physical Therapy Association
   www.apta.org
   
3. AOTA-American Occupational Therapy Association
   www.aota.org
   
4. National Board Certified Occupational Therapy
   www.NBCOT.org

“Your program was a distance to drive from my house but it was worth it.”
~ K.T., child in indivual speech

Special Needs Sports:

1. AYSO soccer “VIP” –www.soccer.org
   1 800 USA-AYSO
   
2. Little League challenger division: www.littleleague.org
   
3. Miracle League: www.miracleleague.com

Camps:

1. www.kidscamps.com