Resources

Resources - Web Sites for Advocates needing information

Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy - United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is a leading service provider and advocate for adults and children with disabilities, including cerebral palsy.
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine - Provide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionals and promote excellence in research and services for the benefit of people with cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities.
4MyChild - Help and hope for life - provides you with the most comprehensive resource and compassionate voice for all things related to caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy, and other neurological injuries.

Celiac

Celiac Disease and Gluten-free Diet - Celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance, is a genetic disorder that affects at least 1 in 133 Americans.
Celiac Disease Foundation - Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) is a national organization that represents the needs and concerns of the Celiac community and those yet to be diagnosed.
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness - Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for celiac disease that will advance research, education and screening amongst medical professionals, children, and adults on a gluten free diet.

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder - Trouble with focusing, completing task, don't fit in, and you don't know why. This site can help you explore knowledge of your environment -internally and externally.

Additional Help

Available to students in any state, the ChairScholars National program provides deserving high school seniors and college freshmen up to $20,000 for tuition at any college or university of their choice.

Child ID Kits: Do you maintain up-to-date identification records on your children? Start today by downloading a free child id kit. Put this is your parent's Journal.

Advice for caregivers: contacts and information

Children at risk of a developmental delay or disorder are routinely referred to Early Intervention by their physicians. If a child qualifies, he or she may receive a range of services at no (or low) cost to the family. Early Intervention is designed to improve outcomes for children with disabilities by providing early, appropriate, and intensive interventions.

Communication Connects - Need some fresh ideas for your therapy sessions? This a list of activities to help your child communicate.

Family Voices - A one-pager, written from one parent to another, on tips for being the best advocate for your child with special health care needs.

Family Voices put together a short information center providing advocates with contacts by state.

Resources - Web Sites for Advocates needing information

ADHD

Anxiety

Asperger

Autism

Bipolar

Cerebral Palsy

Celiac

Sensory Processing Disorder

Additional Help