There are several reliable and comprehensive sources for special needs information that can provide valuable insights, resources, and support for individuals with special needs, their families, educators, and professionals.  We have compiled the links for some of them here for your convenience.

• National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD):

  • Website: https://www.ncld.org/

  • NCLD offers information, resources, and advocacy for individuals with learning disabilities and attention issues.

• US Department of Education

  • Protecting Students With Disabilities (ed.gov) 

• NYS Education Department

  • Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities | New York State Education Department (nysed.gov) 

  • Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities (nysed.gov) 

• Understood:

  • Website: https://www.understood.org/

  • Understood provides a wide range of information, resources, and support for parents of children with learning and attention issues.

• Autism Speaks:

  • Website: https://www.autismspeaks.org/

  • Autism Speaks offers resources, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families.

• National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS):

  • Website: https://www.ndss.org/

  • NDSS provides information, resources, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC):

  • Website: https://www.cec.sped.org/

  • CEC is a professional organization for special education professionals and offers resources, research, and support for educators.

• The Arc:

  • Website: https://thearc.org/

  • Guide: PowerPoint Presentation (arcmh.org) 

  • The Arc advocates for and supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides resources for families and professionals.

• Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR):

  • Website: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/

  • CPIR offers a wealth of information, training, and resources for parents of children with disabilities.

• AbilityPath:

  • Website: https://www.abilitypath.org/

  • AbilityPath provides resources and information on developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome.

• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY):

  • Website: http://nichcy.org/

  • NICHCY offers information on disabilities and special education, including legal rights, early intervention, and transition planning.

• Child Mind Institute:

  • Website: https://childmind.org/

  • Child Mind Institute provides resources and information on a range of mental health and developmental issues in children.

• GreatSchools Special Education Guide:

  • Website: https://www.greatschools.org/gk/special-education/

  • GreatSchools offers a special education guide with information and resources for parents navigating the special education system.

• A Day in Our Shoes:

  • Parental assistance and IEP valuable tool and information

  • Website: Welcome To A Day In Our Shoes

• Dr. Greene 

  • Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model Information

  • Website: Dr. Ross Greene (drrossgreene.com)