Resources
The NADD Family Issues Committee has developed an extensive list of websites that may be useful resources for family members. Click here for the list of resources.
DisabledTravelers.com, a resource dedicated to accessible travel, offers a discussion of Types of Disabilities.
PAS-ADD Assessments. Mental health assessments for people with intellectual disability.
Autism Podcasts: Midnight in Chicago offers a series of free web seminars/podcasts about aspects of autism spectrum disorder including “Transitioning Autistics Back to School,” “Autism and Vaccines,” “Autism and Bullying,” and “Autism and the Media.”
University of Birmingham, UK – LD Transition Guide
The University of Birmingham, in association with the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ LD Faculty and College Research & Training Unit, and MENCAP, has produced the first UK national guideline for the management of behaviour problems in adults with LD. The University hosts a website from which the guideline can be freely downloaded.
The Virtual WCD has been created by H.A. Bruno, LLC to provide a comprehensive forum that educates, informs, brings you the latest news and provides a useful exchange of ideas and products for persons with disabilities and special health care needs, as well as those involved in their care and development.
The Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) at the University of Western Ontario seeks to ensure optimum health care for persons with a developmental disability.
Mental Health Infosource Home page of Psychiatric Times trade journal provides access to Psychiatric Times articles and links to mental health resources for professionals.
The Institute on Dual Diagnosis
MENTAL HEALTH ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (MH/DD) A quarterly, peer-reviewed journal covering the diagnosis, treatment and habilitation needs of persons with developmental disabilities. MH/DD is devoted to the dissemination of information related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems in children and adults with developmental disabilites.
Self-Advocate Leadership Network – Website on self-advocacy and participant-driven support
National Professional Resources, Inc. – Offers numerous resources including books, videos, professional newsletters, etc.
Cooking Made Easy – Cookbook resource for people with developmental disabilities.
Like Skills for Vocational Success – A resource of trainers to improve life skills
Coast to Coast Medical Resources – Everything anyone needs from products and resources to current events.
Disability Information – Links to numerous disability-related resources and a searchable index.
disABILITY Resources on the Internet
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) – Wed site dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of special children on a global basis.
Special Ed. Resources on the Internet
Psychology Directory – The Source for psychology related information
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