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Related Links
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate effectively. On this site you will find information to help you understand communication and communication disorders as well as a referral service, so you can get access to qualified professionals. - Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD)
Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD) is a complex disorder of the brain. People with SPD misinterpret everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. This can lead to behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and many other issues. - Autism
Children and adults with autism, as well as those with other developmental disabilities, may have a dysfunctional sensory system. Sometimes one or more senses are either over- or under-reactive to stimulation. Such sensory problems may be the underlying reason for such behaviors as rocking, spinning, and hand-flapping. - Cure Autism Now: Autism information portal
- www.chadd.org
A national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). - Developmental Delay Resources
A nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those working with children who have developmental delays in sensory motor, language, social, and emotional areas. DDR publicizes research into determining identifiable factors that would put a child at risk and maintains a registry, tracking possible trends. DDR also provides a network for parents and professionals and current information after the diagnosis to support children with special needs. - The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders
- Special Needs Projects (Books)
- The Theraplay® Institute
- Myofascial Release homepage
- The Upledger Institute, Inc.
- The Feldenkrais Method®
The Feldenkrais Method® is for anyone who wants to reconnect with their natural abilities to move, think and feel. - National Institute of Mental Health
Working to improve mental health through biomedical
research on mind, brain, and behavior
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