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Online version of print magazine.
Booklet on ADHD - What you can do to help your child.
ADHD Monitoring System for parent and health professionals
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's description of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD Organization
CDC's Web Site Resource for ADHD
Non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families.
University of Illinois
Basic Information on ADHD/ADD
Dr. Liden's findings and advice on supporting children with ADD especially in the middle school years.
An overview of ADHD from the U.S. Department of Education
An explanation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Kids Health for Parents
An explanation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Medline Plus
An explanation of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by the NIMH
Meets the information needs of both professionals and the general public on the topic of AD/HD.
Discusses the relationship between ADD/ADHD and eye disorders
Supports and educates families and children with special needs or learning differences.
Illinois Therapist listing
Annotated Bibliography Database
CCDI is dedicated to advocating for the rights of all people with all types of disabilities.
Special Education Advocacy Nationwide
Advocacy devoted to making society more accessible to people with disabilities through social and legislative reforms.
Non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities.
Federally Mandated Protection & Advocacy System for Illinois. Which protect the rights of children and adults w/physical and mental disabilities.
As a Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC), Family Matters provides information, referral, linkages, and training to parents, students with disabilities, and special education professionals.
Basic guidelines with questions to ask when seeking for an advocate.
Promoting the well-being of children, youth and families.
A comprehensive guide to your rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004)
Practical information, success strategies, and moral support
Support and technical assistance regional network providing training, assistance and resources for young children with special needs .
Pamphlets available at ISBALawyers.com
Resources for families and schools to strengthen school communities
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights. A national center based in Minnesota.
This guide for families will help readers to have a better understanding of resolution meetings, one of the ways in which special education disputes can be resolved.
Provides assistance with any special education issues. Service area includes: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.
A special education legal resource discussing case law, news, practical advocacy advice, and developments in state and federal statutes and regulations
Serving parents and professionals who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs.
The ALLIANCE Parent Technical Assistance Centers help Parent Centers by offering innovative technical assistance, up-to-date information, and high quality resources and materials.
Empowering persons with disabilities: Library, events, legislative alerts&
Renowned psychologist address the unique emotional challenges of parent's of children with disabilities.
Peer support and information opportunities for siblings of people with special needs.
Parent Materials regarding students with disabilities.
To advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, research, and related services.
Building Understanding of Alternate Assessment Scoring Criteria
What Families and Schools Need to Know About Modified Academic Achievement Standards. Final regulations providing additional flexibilitiy to states to more appropriately measure the achievement of certain students with disabilities.
Non-Regulatory Guidance Draft
National leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.
Parent Materials for Students with Disabilities
An introduction to Assistive Technology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Assistive Technology resources for children and adults with special needs.
Helping children to gain computer access.
DynaVox is the world’s leading provider of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions for individuals with speech, language and learning challenges.
Promoting Independent Living Through Technology
Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technology
Products for Infants and Children with Special Needs
Autism - Your Child's Legal Rights To A Special Education
October 2007
An introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Autism spectrum disorder described as an association between Microdeletion and Microduplication.
State-wide chapter of the Autism Society of America for individuals with Autism, parents, families, professionals, corporate partners and friends whose lives have been touched by autism.
Online Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support
Autism research at NICHD.
National organization promoting education, awareness and advocacy for those with autism.
Guidance for the Clinician in Rendering Pediatric Care
IATTAP focuses on educating and supporting children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families.
Mental Health treatment and educational training agency located in Fairview Heights, Illinois
Communication Strategies for children with Autism.
It is the mission of Little Friends, Inc. to empower children and adults with special challenges to live, learn, work and participate in the community.
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) Autism team website.
Inter-active web site that allows individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, their families and anyone with an interest in Asperger's to interact and support one another as well as share ideas and problem solving strategies and suggestions.
Illinois Deaf-Blind Services
The State of Illinois recognizes the need to create an interagency board for services for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and have an emotional or behavioral disorder.
Offers a wide variety of programs and resources to the Chicago Metro area's deaf and hard of hearing community.
Hands & Voices is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them.
Promotes access, acceptance and growth for children who have a hearing loss and behavioral/emotional challenges
American Sign Language DVDs and CDs for children
Improves the quality and coordination of existing services for individuals with hearing loss
ADD's mission is to improve and increase services to and assure that individuals with developmental disabilities have opportunities to make their own choices, contribute to society, have supports to live independently, and are free of abuse, neglect, financial and sexual exploitation, and violations of their legal and human rights.
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, systemic change and capacity building.
A Conductive Education based service for those seeking motor training.
Educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Directory of services for individuals with disabilities
Provides services for adults and children with disabilities
Provides services for adults and children with disabilities
A financial resource tool for parents of children and youth with disabilities.
Grants are available to help children who
Offers resources pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A guide to help individuals living with disabilities, and their family members, in the process of buying a home of their own.
Empowering people with disabilities.
Helping the Parents of Illinois Special Education Children
The Special Education Services Division of the Illinois State Board of Education implemented ISTAC to build the capacity of school districts to serve students with disabilities.
Yellow pages for kids with disabilities
The Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence, Education, Research and Service (UCE) in Developmental Disabilities for the state of Illinois.
Support Services Directory
Expert source for over 500 disability videos, CDs, DVDs and curriculum.
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Statewide information resource & referral for advocacy and services for people with developmental disabilities
Assists Families with Children under Three
A description of the Early Childhood Education Division from the Illinois State Board of Education
The General Assembly further finds that early intervention services are cost-effective and effectively serve the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers and their families.
Alliance for School-based Problem-solving and Intervention Resources in Education
A description of the Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map from the University of Illinois
The Illinois Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse, funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, has been providing library and information services on early intervention issues throughout Illinois since 1986.
Illinois STARNET provides a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs. STARNET supports family-centered, researched and effective practices in early childhood education and care.
Addressing Student Problem Behavior - Part I of III guides on developing and implementing functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.
Protecting children from abuse in their schools, treatment programs, and residential facilities.
Addressing Student Problem Behavior-Part II of III Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for problem behavior of students with disabilities.
Addressing Student Problem Behavior-Part III of III Guides in creating Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Intervention Plans
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Illinois regulation regarding Alternative Public Schools.
Positive Behavior Support
Social Emotional Learning FAQs
International association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm
Behavior supports for young children
Child rearing difficulties, EI Services
Offers a wide variety of programs and resources to the Chicago Metro area's deaf and hard of hearing community.
Illinois Hands & Voices is a parent driven, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families that have children who are deaf or have hearing impairment.
Improves the quality and coordination of existing services for individuals with hearing loss
Power Point: Access to General Curriculum
Advancing educational research and its practical application
An independent, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents whose primary mission is to secure high quality educational services for children with disabilities.
Library of Education Literature
List of resources and reports compiled by the Office of Special Education Programs
Special Education
Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities
This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System
Links to both the Elementary and Secondary Education Committees and Education Bills and Committee Members
A website devoted to Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
Workshops, books, videos, resources for inclusion
Free Learning Style Questionnaire with immediate results and descriptions.
Inclusion for children and adults with disabilities
Health, Human Services, Special Education & Disability Law
No Child Left Behind Act.
Teaching Resources and Learning Systems
This is one in a series of question and answer documents prepared by OSERS to address some of the most important issues raised by requests for clarification on a variety of high-interest topics.
An LRE Initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education
Guidelines for Rubric Creation and Usage
Search engine provided by the Illinois General Assembly enabling you to find your official's and voting information.
Law firm of Sherman & Ziegler parents rights in special education law.
Discusses how much does teacher impacts student achievement.
Provides research-based strategies and assistance for schools and districts engaged in comprehensive school reform.
IDEA 2004 Resource
Visual-Spatial learning information for parents and educators.
Illinois' Program to Proved Healthcare for All Kids.
Diabetes Resource
Registry for birth defect, fact sheets
Research foundation improving the lives of children disabled by neurological disorders through research on brain repair and regeneration.
Health information for parent's careers and special section for young people
The Family to Family Health Information an Education Center is here to answer your questions about health and health care!
Advocacy, Education, Empowerment: Info Search, genetic resources, advocacy tools
KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
Biomedical research arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Info and publications on various disabilities.
Resources on various illnesses and disabilities
Medicare for medically necessary services to eligible children who have disabilities according to IDEA.
Care coordination for children with special health care needs.
Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
A Guide for School Personnel.
Chapter II: Rights of Recipients of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services
Promotion of mental health, prevention of mental illnesses and improvement of care and treatment of persons suffering from mental and emotional problems.
Provides support, advocacy, education and events to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and their families.
NAMI Illinois is a state-wide organization comprised of local Illinois Affiliates dedicated to the task of eradicating mental illness and improving the lives of persons with mental illness and their families.
Transforming Mental Health Care in America
Adult and Child Psychiatry Divisions
Peer support for kids who have a sibling with autism.
Peer support for children who have a sibling with autism.
Discussion on issues faced by siblings of children with special needs.
This session meets 4/10 and 4/11 from 6-9 pm. Offers skills to assist in de-escalating disruptive behavior.
Session 2 of CPI Training.
Areas to consider as students transition away from Sp. Ed. Services
SEDOL event; includes two 1-hour sessions on self-determination and setting goals for the future.
Case Management Agency
Work Inventive Planning
Learn about Collaborative Problem Solving techniques for children who exhibit social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities.
For parents in Belleville School District #118
Conference for Southern Illinois parents of children with vision loss.
Conference for Northern Illinois parents of children with vision loss.
Join other parents for workshops and information on hearing loss.
Join other parents for workshops and information on hearing loss.
Explore opportunities to volunteer for NSSED.
Q&A with Behavior Specialist,Dr. Erin Wade, Ph.D.
Explore opportunities to Volunteer for NSSED.
This class meets every Wednesday through May 2.
Children with Apraxia of Speech website
Overview of Auditory Processing Disorder
The Central Illinois Down Syndrome Organization (CIDSO) is a not-for-profit organization of families and interested persons working to increase public awareness, support families, and improve opportunities for those touched by Down syndrome.
Education, research and advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome
A non-profit organization providing resources for Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome
Provides information and awareness regarding Fragile X
The National Aphasia Association (NAA)
Offers tips for parents for dealing with the IEP process.
Webpage offers helpful guides for parents of children with Muscular Dystrophy.
Website offers information on all aspects of the disease.
A discussion tool for helping parents develop an IEP for a child
with Muscular Dystrophy.
Website provides links for in-depth information on how physical therapy relates to to stages of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
District Leadership Institute Documents can be downloaded here!
Powerpoint Presentation of Dr. Joyce Epstein's presentation at the School, Family and Community Partnerships Institute 6/18/08-6/19/08
Download the Intent to Commit Form Here!
Download the ISTAC 3 Year Plan Here!
National leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.
Supports programs of school-family-community partnerships.
Download Conference Materials Here!
Parent Leaderships Training Conference Documents can be downloaded here!
Parent Liaisons are parents of students with an IEP that have shown leadership qualities among parents of students with disabilities. These parents have expressed an interest in helping other families with similar issues.
Published by the Harvard Family Research Project, this document provides some good examples of how school districts have implemented family engagement.
Download the SFCP Institute with Dr. Joyce Epstein Documents Here!
Strategies for increasing parent involvement in school.
An overview of Response to Intervention (RTI); its uses, benefits and limitations.
A Guide for Parents on Response to Intervention
The latest in a series of reports on the changing face of public education.
This article discusses the benefits of using response to intervention to identify learning disabilities rather than the discrepancy model.
The Center's mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts by building the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing proven models for RTI/EIS.
Resource prepared for the American Federation of Teachers
Power Point: How to Select, Administer, and Evaluate Use of Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment
Glossary of Acronyms from the Illinois State Board of Education
Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
State Department of Education: Special Education
Reviewed Wednesday March 5, 2008.
Teaching Matters: The Link Between Access to the General Education Curriculum and Performance on State Assessments including students with disabilities in standards-based reform efforts
IDEA 2004 Official Regulations
Illinois School Code for Children with Disabilities
A website with information and resources for helping parents of Illinois Special Education Children.
The Illinois State Board of Education partners with school districts to provide programs and services for students with specialized educational needs.
A comprehensive booklet for parents to keep track of their child's special education information.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Update of Special Education Forms and Instructions for Special Education Administration as of July 2007.
Supreme Court Rules on Educational Lawsuits
Accurate, reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities
Document identifies components that an IEP must contain, according to the IDEA law.
A Tactics and Strategy Session from the Wrightslaw website.
Serving families with members with Down Syndrome in Champaign County.
In conjunction with Schwab Learning. A parent's guide to helping kids with learning difficulties.
Promoting literacy through research, education and advocacy.
An overview of language-based learning disabilities from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Information service in the field of learning disabilities featuring articles on learning disabilities and ADHD, columns, a free and confidential question and answer service, active bulletin boards, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
National Organization providing support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.
The LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.
Chicago North LDA serves parents and professionals concerned with individuals with learning disabilities from the North Chicago area and the northern suburbs of Chicago.
An overview and resources for Learning Disorders.
Augmentative/Alternative Communication Intervention
Founded in 1983, ANCDS is a group of professionals interested in encouraging the highest quality of life for adults and children with neurologic communication disorders. The purposes of the ANCDS are professional, clinical, educational, scientific, and charitable.
ASL Video Dictionary
Research-based articles and information regarding communication disorder
The goal of facilitated communication is for individuals to achieve independent expression, often with a combination of typing and speech.
Promotes research and exemplary demonstrations that facilitate the capacities of individuals with disabilities to choose, set goals, and self manage their lives.
Assists with job placement. Works in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services.
Managing the art of living project
A web-based high school to post high school transition planning tool.
Provides Transition Tool Kit and links to over 40 organizations and advocacy groups.
Creating Opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures.
This web site currently contains a list of self-determination resources, including research references, curricula, web links, and other materials.
Transition to Employment and Adult Services for Youth with disabilities.
Post secondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.
Coaching for students, parents, and professionals.
Document to help with transition planning for students with deaf-blindness
Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities
Operates through the Illinois Department of Human Services' Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Provides an in-depth look at the Common Core Standards.
Download the Common Core Standards on an iPhone or an iPad.
Resources for Parents and Educators in understanding adoption of Common Core State Standards.
Printable guides by grade level for parents to understand Common Core Standards.