American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA)
Membership organization comprised of speech/language pathologists and audiologists
that provides information and referrals to the public on speech, language. cp,
communication, and hearing disorders
Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit Disorder (CH.A.D.D.)
Through family support and advocacy, public and professional education and encouragement
of scientific research, CH.A.D.D. works to ensure that those with ADD reach
their inherent potential. Local chapters hold regular meetings providing support
and information.
Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC)
Membership organization that has 17 specialized divisions including the Division
of Learning Disabilities which is dedicated to the field of learning disabilities.
CEC conducts an annual conference, publishes a newsletter and magazines.
Developmental Delay Registry
(DDR)
National non-profit membership organization providing information and networking
opportunities to parents and professionals working with children who have developmental
delays
Federation of Families for
Children's Mental Health
Provides information, support, and referrals through federation chapters throughout
the country. Focuses on the needs of children with broad mental health problems.
International Dyslexia
Association (formerly The Orton Dyslexia Society)
The Association has 42 branches across the country which offer informational
meetings and support groups. Referrals are made for persons seeking resources,
in addition, the Association publishes journals and publications regarding dyslexia.
Learning Disabilities Association
of America (LDA)
National non-profit membership organization, with state and local chapters,
that conducts an annual conference and offers information and various publications.
National Association for
the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National membership organization that focuses on children from birth to age
eight. Sponsors an annual conference, publishes a bi-monthly journal, and has
a catalog of books, brochures, videos, and posters.
National
Association of School Psychologists (NASP) National membership organization dedicated to promoting educationally
and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing
research-based, effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence,
and promote optimal learning. National conference, newsletter, publications.
National Center for Learning
Disabilities (NCLD)
NCLD seeks to raise public awareness and understanding, furnish national information
and referrals, and arrange educational programs and legislative advocacy. NCLD
provides educational tools to heighten understanding of learning disabilities,
including the annual publications called "Their World," quarterly
newsletters, informative articles, specific state-by-state resource listings
and informative videos regarding learning disabilities.
National Organization
for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD)Maintains a confidential patient networking
program, the goal of which is to stimulate the exchange of information and mutual
support among individuals and families who are affected by the same rare disorder.
Partnership
for Reading
The Partnership for Reading offers information about the effective teaching
of reading for children, adolescents, and adults, based on the evidence from
quality research. The Partnership invites you to explore this site for information
on the research, principles about reading instruction suggested by the research,
and products for parents, teachers, administrators, and policy-makers.
Parents
of Gifted/LD Children, Inc.
A nationwide nonprofit organization providing support to parents, students,
and educators to increase the awareness of Gifted/LD individuals. Offers newsletter.
Put
Reading First
http://novel.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/reading_first1.html
Schwab Foundation
for Learning
Raises awareness about learning differences and equips parents, educators, and
other professionals with the resources they need to improve the lives of students
with learning differences.
