Assistive Technology

http://www.ataccess.org
Alliance for Technology Access

http://www.lekotek.org
Accessible Toys for Children with Disabilities

http://www.ablegeneration.com
Information on assistive technology and devices.

Autismo

http://www.info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism
 "Yale Child Study Center"

http://www.ctfeat.org
Connecticut Families for Effective Autism Treatment (CT FEAT)

http://www.autism.org  
Autism Center in Portland, Oregon - variety of information on autism and related topics.

http://www.autism.org/contents.html#issues  
-has lists of topics

http://www.EngPrevHealCtrAtl.com  
- web page of Dr. Steven Edelman, source of information about biological/medical issues

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger  
- Asperger’s Syndrome Information

http://pages.prodigy.com/dpocari/recovery_zone.html  
- "Recovery Zone" - information about Lovaas approach, including testimonials

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Autismo&JServSessionIdr005=jrjt41nc31.app27a;
http://www.autism-society.org
- Autism Society of America

http://web.syr.edu/~thefci  
- The Facilitated Communication Institute at Syracuse University

Desarrollo del niño

http://www.zerotothree.org
Information on child development & resources on issues ranging from breast feeding to safety

http://www.frca.org
Information on empowering families and communities to promote optimal development of our children

http://www.naeyc.org
Promotes the education of young children

http://www.greatkidsct.org
Website for parents- provides information on parenting, education, health and safety.

Dificultades para oíro son sordos

http://www.state.ct.us/cdhi/index.htm
Commission on Deaf & Hearing Impaired (State of Connecticut)- provides information on services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing

http://www.oraldeafed.org
Oral Deaf Education Library (describes the technology available today through hearing aids and cochlear implants).

http://www.deafworldweb.org
Deaf World Web is the central point of deaf- related information on the Internet.

http://www.hearingalliance.com
Hearing Professionals Page - Deaf, Deafness, Hearing-Impaired (Hearing Professionals: Table of Contents presented by Hearing Alliance of America, Inc.) (/profpag2.htm).
How does a normal ear work? (/earhearing.htm).

http://www.hipmag.org/
HiPMag Online (HiP Magazine on Internet for deaf and hard-of-hearing kids and their pals).

http://www.bradingrao.com/index.htm
EDEN - The Electronic Deaf Education Network.
(A virtual community for families of deaf and hard of hearing children.)

http://www.auditory-verbal.org
Auditory International, is a private, non-profit membership organization that promotes listening and speaking as a way of life for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

http://www.shhh.org
What is the impact of deafness on young children? (/journal/newborn.htm)

http://htwww.entassociates.com
Is my child deaf? How is deafness identified in a baby? (/baby.htm)

http://www.lhh.org
Early Identification of Hearing Loss in Infants - Statistics about prevalence of deafness in the population, recommended age for screening, use of modern technology and consequences of delay in diagnosis. (/earlyid/index.htm)

http://www.gohear.org
Where do I go from hear? This site explains how the various degrees of hearing loss actually sound to the deaf person, show you where common sounds fall on an audiogram and even take you on what they call an "animated tour inside the ear." Have a little fun while you are learning.

http://www.listen-up.org
Provides information and develops products which are geared to children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.

http://www.agbell.org
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is an  international membership organization comprised of parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, adults with hearing loss, and professionals who serve children with hearing loss. 

http://www.agbellct.org
Connecticut chapter of the AG Bell Association.

http://cici.org
Cochlear Implant Club International is a non-profit organization for cochlear implant recipients, their families, professionals, and other  individuals interested in cochlear implants.

http://www.babyhearing.org
Provides information for parents about newborn hearing screening, hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, etc.

http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink
National information clearinghouse on children who are deaf-blind.  This is a federally funded information and referral serviced established to collect, develop and distribute information to help improve the education and lives of children and youth who are deaf-blind, ages birth to 21.

Promoción y apoyo familiar

http://www.familyvoices.org
Family Voices-a national grassroots network of families & friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs

http://www.php.com
Parents helping Parents

http://www.our-kids.org
Our Kids

http://www.npnd.org
National parent network on disabilities

http://members.aol.com/cpacinc/cpac.htm
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)- information, training & support for parents of infants, children & youth with disabilities

Incapacidades generales:  recursos e infromación

http://www.dec-sped.org
Division for Early Childhood- non-profit membership organization for individuals who work with or on behalf of young children, from birth to age eight, and their families

http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htm
The Family Village- a global community of disability related resources

http://www.irsc.org
Internet Resources for Special Children

http://www.nectac.org
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center- consortium to support & improve services for young children with disabilities and their families

http://www.therfcc.org
The Resource Foundation for Children with Challenges- for parents of children with disabilities; matches parents with other parents of children with similar issues.

http://www.eparent.com
Exceptional Parent Magazine's on-line resource for parents of children with disabilities.

http://www.infoline.org
2-1-1: Connecticut's information & referral line- provides information on a variety of resources available in CT- including basic needs, respite, support programs, childcare, healthcare, etc.

http://www.respiteresource.com
A web-based clearinghouse for respite resources in Connecticut.

Cuidado de salud (incluyendo salud maternal e infantil)

http://www.aap.org
American Academy of Pediatrics

http://www.ddhealthinfo.org
Especially for physicians and health care providers- provides current clinical information about caring for persons with developmental disabilities; includes opportunity for physician to physician consultation.

http://www.dbpeds.org
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Online Community

http://www.brightfutures.org
Promoting and improving the health, education and well-being of children and adolescents, ages 0-21, and their families

http://www.ncemch.org
National Center for Education in Maternal & Child Health

http://www.ncahri.org/index/html
National Association for Children's Hospitals & Related Institutions

http://www.mnchc.org
Maternal & Child Health Clearinghouse

http://www.nhic-nt.health.org/
National Health Information Center

http://www.hmhb.org/
National Healthy Mothers/ Healthy Babies Coalition

IDEA

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/Policy/SpanishRegs/index.html
Reglamento Federal

http://www.ideapractices.org
Answers questions abut IDEA

http://www.fed-icc.org
Federal Interagency Coordinating Council website for Part C of IDEA '97

Recursos sobre salud mental

http://www.nmha.org
National Mental Health Association

http://www.state.ct.us/dmhas
State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Nutricíon

http://www.aap.org
American Academy of Pediatrics This site includes two areas of interest: AAP’s position on a range of issues, in language suitable for distribution to parents and a parent’s resource guide listing books, magazines and videos of interest to parents.  (Go to Policy Statements – Education Resources Guide).

http://www.ama.assn.org
American Medical Association – This site provides access to an extensive list of Journals including Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.

http://kidsfood.org 
Connecticut Association of Human Service Agencies and Kaiser Permanente – This site provides food activities for children, parents, and teachers.

http://www.bflrc.com/links.htm
Breastfeeding Website –  lists nearly 100 organizations that support breastfeeding.

http://www.healthtouch.com
Healthtouch – This site contains parent/patient counseling materials on a number of nutrition related topics, including: "Facts About Feeding Your Baby"; "Feeding Newborns"; and "When Should Babies Eat Solid Food?" (Click on "Health Information"). The American Dietetic Association has authored much of the material at this site.

http://www.medela.com
Medela website –  Information on Haberman feeders and S&S feeding systems and breast pumps.

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.htm
National Center for Health Statistics –  (See Public Health Interests items – Growth Chart). This site talks about the revised growth charts.

http://www.vtmednet.org
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition –  This site contains both patient and professional information. It also includes a list of over 20 organizations prepared to answer questions and supply information on various gastrointestinal conditions.

 http://www.new-vis.com 
New Visions –This site offers useful, practical information on feeding, oral-motor skills, and mealtimes as well as access to their catalog on oral motor, feeding, and mealtime programs.

http://www.usda.gov/cnpp
Tips for Using the Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children 2 to 6 years Old, a 16-page booklet that includes the adapted pyramid graphic and accompanying information on good nutrition for children. Available to the public on USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Internet home page or through the Government Printing Office by calling (202) 512-1800.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic 
-to obtain food pyramids for different cultural groups, contact the USDA’s web site.

Otras incapacidades especificas

http://www.nfb.org
National Federation of the Blind

http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink
National information clearinghouse on children who are deaf-blind.  This is a federally funded information and referral serviced established to collect, develop and distribute information to help improve the education and lives of children and youth who are deaf-blind, ages birth to 21.

http://www.ndsccenter.org
National Down Syndrome Congress

http://www.ndss.org
National Down Syndrome Society

http://www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)

http://www.nofas.org
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)

http://www.cacld.org
Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities

http://www.sbaa.org
Spina Bifida Association of America

http://www.littlehearts.net
Parent support for parents of children with congenital heart defects.

http://www.rsrf.org
The Rett Syndrome Research Foundation has a focused mission of promoting, accelerating, and funding biomedical research for the treatment and cure of RETT Syndrome. For more information, contact Monica Coenraads, VP of Research, at 203-445-9233 or e-mail at monicoen@aol.com.

http://www.chasa.org
Offers support and information for families of children who have hemiplegia, hemiparesis and/or pediatric stroke.

Enfermedades, desórdenes y condiciones raras

http://www.modimes.org
March of Dimes- information on pregnancy and birth defects

http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/ord/index.html
Office of Rare Disesases (ORD); NORD & the National Human Genome Research Institute have a new Information Center available M-F 12pm-6pm @ 1-888-205-2311 or TTY 1-888-205-03223.

http://www.geneticalliance.org
Genetic Alliance-international coalition working to enhance the lives of everyone impacted by genetic conditions

http://www.raredisorders.com
A support e-group for families and others interested in sharing questions or information on specific rare diseases.

Educación especial

http://www.serc.rh.edu
Special Education Resource Center (SERC)

http://www.state.ct.us/sde/profiles/profile.htm
Connecticut Preschool Profiles- for children ages 3-5 in need of Special Education services

http://www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.htm
Special Education Resources on the Internet Project

http://ericec.org
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities & Gifted Education Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Habla y lenguaje

http://www.asha.org  
- the professional association for speech pathologists and audiologists

http://www.speechpathology.com
- contains links to a large number of related sites

http://www.nectas.unc.edu
- National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System

http://www.valdosta.peachnet.edu/coe/coed/sped/tactic/tsource.html
-Project TACTICS resource page
alt.support.stuttering
- a newsgroup

http://planet-hawaii.com/7thwave/das.html  
- Developmental Apraxia of Speech

http://www.hanen.org 
- information and links on language development

http://www.hanen.org/lllexcpt.html  
- a page about simultaneous bilingualism (2 languages before 3yr)

Recursos del Estado de Connecticut

http://www.state.ct.us/index.asp
ConneCT- Official website for the State of Connecticut

http://www.childrenshealthcouncil.org
The Children's Health Council (CHC) and Connecticut Children's Health Project (CCHP) 

http://www.state.ct.us/ctcdd
Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities

http://www.state.ct.us/opapd
Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities

http://www.state.ct.us/cdhi/index.htm
State Commission on Deaf and Hearing Impaired

http://www.state.ct.us/dcf
State Department of Children and Families

http://www.dmr.state.ct.us
Developmental Disabilities- Department of Mental Retardation

http://www.state.ct.us/sde
State Department of Education

http://www.state.ct.us/cid
State Department of Insurance

http://www.dmhas.state.ct.us
State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

http://www.state.ct.us/dph
State Department of Public Health

http://www.dss.state.ct.us
State Department of Social Services

http://www.ctkidslink.org
Connecticut Kidslink- Voices for Children Website