U.S.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH

HOMEWORK

A guide to helping your child with homework

http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/homework/index.html

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN

MATHEMATICS

This booklet is made up of fun activities that parents can use with children from preschool age
through grade 5 to strengthen their math skills and build strong positive attitudes toward math.
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/math/index.html

CURRICULUM RESOURCES

READ 180 FAMILY PORTAL

Learn more about how READ 180 works and what happens in the classroom. Find out how your
child’s progress is measured so you can get ready for parent-teacher conferences. Get information
and tips on how to help your child improve as a reader and a student.
http://read180.scholastic.com/familyportal

GENERAL DISABILITY INFORMATION

NATIONAL DISSEMINATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH

DISABILITIES (NICHCY)

NICHCY serves as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, child ren, and
youth. You’ll find easy-to-read information on IDEA, the law authorizing early intervention services
and special education. Their State Resource Sheets will help you connect with the disability agencies
and organizations in your state.
http://nichcy.org/
ONE PLACE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

“One Place for Special Needs” is an information network and social community that allows the
disability community to share resources and make connections in their own neighborhood. In
addition, it is a place where those who actively work with those who have disabilities can let families
learn about their products, programs and services.

http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/

SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES

GREAT SCHOOLS: LEARNING DISABILITIES AND DIFFICULTIES

A Parent’s Guide for Helping Kids with Learning Differences.

http://www.greatschools.org/LD.topic?content=1541

LD ONLINE

Information and Strategies on Learning Disabilities and ADHD.

http://www.ldonline.com/

LD ONLINE: READING AND DYSLEXIA

Information about reading disabilities.

http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/reading/swerling.html

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (LDA)

Provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.
http://www.ldanatl.org/

THE INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION (IDA)

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping
individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. It provides
information on Dyslexia.
http://www.interdys.org/

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES

The National Center for Learning Disabilities works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children,
adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work
and life.
http://www.ncld.org/

ADD & ADHD

CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPER

ACTIVITY DISORDER (CHADD)

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a non-profit

organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. They offer support for individuals,
parents, teachers, professionals, and others.
http://www.chadd.org/

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: IDENTIFYING AND TREATING

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

An ADHD Manual for school and home from the US Office of Education.
http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/adhd/adhd-identifying-2008.pdf

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Information about children with autism.

http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/Autism.cfm

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Information on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND

STROKE: ASPERGER SYNDROME

NINDS Asperger Syndrome information page.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND

STROKE: AUTISM

NINDS Autism information page.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/autism.htm

ONLINE ASPERGER SYNDROME INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

(OASIS)

Answers, “What Is Asperger Syndrome?”

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html

US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: AUTISM

Autism Information
http://www.hhs.gov/autism/

CEREBRAL PALSY
CEREBRAL PALSY GROUP

Cerebral Palsy Group is here to provide free educational information and support to those who have
been affected by cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of
disorders affecting a person's ability to move. Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource that brings
information directly to you in a helpful way.

https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/cerebral-palsy/

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

AAIDD DEFINITION OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

A definition of what an intellectual disability is from the American Association on Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). Includes an explanatory video.
http://www.aaidd.org/content_100.cfm?navID=21

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Information on Intellectual Disability.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/ddmr.htm

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