HELPFUL LINKS

HELPFUL WEBSITES

The following websites have been helpful to a number of parents in our district:

www.apraxia-kids.org the needs and interests of children and families affected by apraxia

www.chadd.net the Nassau chapter of the national Children and Adults with ADHD

www.childrenofthecode.org the history and science of the code, what is at stake and involved in learning to read

www.ncld.org National Center for learning disabilities

www.ndss.org/ The National Down Syndrome Society

www.nsasa.org the Nassau/Suffolk chapter of the National Autism Society of America

https://opwdd.ny.gov/ Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/front-door

The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects you to the services you want and need. Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins, which helps you learn about and access service options that take your needs and desires into consideration. It will also give you the chance to direct your own service plan or help your family member or loved one as they direct theirs.

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/parent-to-parent-support/

Parent to Parent of New York State (parenttoparentnys.org)

Parent to Parent is a program that provides information and one-to-one emotional support to parents of children who have special needs. The program operates very simply. Trained and experienced parents are carefully matched in one-to-one relationships with parents who are new to the program. The matches are based upon similarities in disability and family issues. Parent to Parent of New York State builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions.

www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/ NY State Education Department: Special Education

www.readingrockets.org teaching kids to read

www.skyridingli.com a therapeutic horseback riding for riders of all ages

www.smartkidswithld.org -maximizing strengths of kids with LD

www.SPDfoundation.net sensory processing disorder foundation – research, educational, and advocacy

www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/ NY State Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

www.wrightslaw.com special education law and advocacy

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