parent res0urces
Helpful Links:
Autism:
Asperger’s Association of New England
Autism Law H. 4935, An Act relative to insurance coverage for Autism
Autism Now (the National autism Resource & Information Center)
Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts
ADHD:
Learning:
MA Assoc. for Gifted Education
National Center for Learning Disabilities
13 (Better) Questions to Ask Your Child About School
unigo.com (college reviews, ratings, etc)
Communication/Sensory:
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Hearing Loss Association of America
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Neurological:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Local Resources:
978-463-8801
(for victims of domestic violence)
5 Market Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 834-9710
430 North Canal Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
978.327.6600
30 General Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
978.968.1700
Special Education:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Parent Information Center on Special Education
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
MA Dept. of Ed. Parent Website
Grief and Loss:
American Assoc. of Pediatrics - Helping Children Cope with Loss
NASP - Helping Children Cope with National Tragedy
National Center for Children & Grieving Families
Emotional Health:
Anxiety & Depression Assoc. of America
Suicide Prevention:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
SAFE Alternatives (preventing self-injury)
Suicide Hotline: 1-866-912-HOPE (4673) /978-327-6607
Teen Help Line: 978-688-8336 (TEEN)
Samaritans Help Line 1-877-870-4673 (HOPE)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
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