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PAS offers a selection of web links which may be
helpful for gathering information regarding school advocacy
work in relation to students with special needs. There
are many other sites available so if you know of an
outstanding website for our list please let us know.
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD Foundation of Ontario
Support for children and adults with ADD problems.
www.addofoundation.org
ADD/ADHD C.H.A.D.D
This is a non-profit, parent-based organization for
support, advocacy and research on attention deficit
disorders.
www.chadd.org
Attention Deficit Disorder Magazine by ADDitude
Provides support for parents, children and adults
with ADD.
www.additudemag.com
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders/ PDD/Aspergers Syndrome
A supportive site for families and professionals
where the above diagnoses are relevant. Book reviews,
suggestions, advice.
www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
Autism Society of Canada
Provides information on services, resources and news
on autism and related matters.
www.autismsocietycanada.ca
Autism Society of Ontario
A major source of information and data pertaining
to autism and related issues.
www.autismsociety.on.ca
Autism Treatment Services of Canada
This is a national affiliation of organizations across
Canada which provides treatment, educational, management
and consultation services.
www.autism.ca
The Geneva Centre for Autism (in Toronto)
Focuses on teaching, treatment and developing techniques
for people with autism/P.D.D.
www.autism.net
Autistic & Communication Handicaps (TEACCH)
Treatment & Education
www.unc.edu/depts/teacch/
Yale Child Study Center, Developmental Disabilities
Clinic & Research
www.med.yale.edu/chidsstdy/autism/
Autism Today
This is a Canadian interactive online autism newsmagazine.
www.autismtoday.com
Dyslexia
The International Dyslexia Association
Non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals
with dyslexia and their families.
www.interdys.org
Early Language Intervention
The Hanen Centre
This is a family-focused early language intervention
programs and learning resources centre for parents and
professionals.
www.hanen.org
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Ontario
Provides information about epilepsy, its diagnosis,
management, and effects on the family, the school, and
the child.
www.epilepsyontario.org
Hyperlexia
Canadaian Hyperlexia Association
This is a learning disability characterized by a
fascination with letters, numbers and characters, early
and precocious reading ability and underdeveloped language
and communication skills.
www.home.ican.net/~cha/
Learrning Disabilities
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
Clearinghouse for all aspects of information about
LD.
www.ldac-taac.ca
Special Needs Links
Family Village Information
Resources on developmental delays and related matters.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
Special Needs Education Network
This is a Canadian site which provides resources
for teachers and professionals on education for special
needs students.
www.schoolnet.ca/sne/
Canadian Council for Exceptional Children
This organization is designed to advance the education
of all exceptional children.
www.cec.sped.org
Special Needs Opportunity Window (SNOW)
A major Canadian resource on special education needs
and technologies.
www.snow.utoronto.ca
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
A national voluntary organization dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette
Syndrome.
http://www.tourette.ca/
Related Links
Family Foundation
Offers a wide variety of information for parents
with a section on school-related issues.
www.familyeducation.com
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