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Helpful Links

We continually gather links to Web sites that offer trustworthy information regarding the needs of the children who we see. The links on the page will open a new window to view the selected sites.

Links By Subject
Adaptive Therapy Equipment
Abilitations specialized therapy tools/toys and adaptive equipment www.abilitations.com

Enablemart carries the latest assistive technology products and software www.enablemart.com

 ADHD Resources
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. www.chadd.org

ADDitude Magazine Understanding the Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment www.additudemag.com

Autism/Asperger's
Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support www.autism-society.org

Autism Society of Oregon aims to empower individuals with Autism, their families and their service providers to improve the quality of their lives through support and information www.oregonautism.com

Center for the Study of Autism provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions www.autism.org

Connections Center Family-based therapy (RDI-Relationship Development Intervention) for people with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and PDD www.rdiconnect.com

 Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability www.ucp.org

Hemi-Kids is an email support group where parents of children who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic cerebral palsy share support and information www.hemikids.org

 Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia Foundation This foundation seeks every opportunity to increase understanding of Dyspraxia www.dyspraxiafoundation.org

National Center for Learning Disabilities provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities www.ncld.org

 Down Syndrome Links
Karen Gaffney Foundation dedicated to championing the journey to full inclusion in families, schools, communities and the workplace for people with Down syndrome or other developmental disabilities www.karengaffneyfoundation.com

National Association for Down Syndrome Information, support and advocacy www.nads.com

Down Syndrome on the Internet Directory of Down Syndrome Internet Sites www.downsyndrome.com

 Eugene Area Resources
EC Cares provides early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool age children in Lane County www.eccares.uoregon.edu

Bridgeway House is an organization helping children and families by providing treatments, courses, and support to families and individuals affected by autism and related disabilities www.bridgewayhouse.org

Foley Vision Center Vision Therapy and Pediatric Eye Doctors www.foleyvisioncenter.com

Lifetime Eye Care Vision Therapy and Pediatric Eye Doctors www.lifetimeeyecare.net

 Family Programs & Services
Oregon Parent Training and Information Center Oregon PTI provides child and family support programs & services throughout the state www.orpti.org

Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped donated dental services www.nfdh.org

Special Solutions future care planning for families with special needs children www.specialsolutions.org

Disability Compass provides information on services, products, and special health care resources www.disabilitycompass.com

Lose the Training Wheels is a program that uses unique adapted bikes allowing children to Lose the Training Wheels™ and ride conventional bicycles www.losetrainingwheelspdx.blogspot.com/

 Family Support/Consultation
Barbara Avila Consulting- RDI services, Autism and Social Behavioral supports www.barbaraavilaconsulting.com

Diane Frost Wiscarson, P.C. and Lana L. Traynor, LLC - Legal support for families of children with special needs www.wiscarsonlaw.com

 Occupational Therapy Resources
Handwriting Without Tears® The goal of HWT is to make legible and fluent handwriting an easy and automatic skill for all students www.hwtears.com

Vital Links (Therapeutic Listening®) is an evidence-backed protocol that combines a sound-based intervention with sensory integrative activities to create a comprehensive program that is effective for diverse populations with sensory challenges www.vitallinks.net

 Physical Therapy Resources
Hemi-Kids is an email support group where parents of children who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic cerebral palsy share support and information www.hemikids.org

Wheelchair Works provides specialty rehabilitation equipment esp. wheelchairs www.wheelchairsworks.com

United Seating & Mobility provides seating and mobility solutions for people with disabilities www.unitedseating.com

Rifton Adaptive rehab equipment for children with differing abilities www.rifton.com

Sammons Preston Rehabilitation equipment and supplies www.sammonspreston.com

A Step Forward Scoliosis bracing, lower extremity orthotics and foot orthotics www.astepforwardpdx.com

 Regional Early Intervention/Early Childhood
Multnomah Education Service District www.mesd.k12.or.us/ece

Northwest Regional Educational Service District www.nwresd.k12.or.us/

Clackamas Education Service District www.clackesd.k12.or.us/ece

Social Skills Resources
Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP, CCC specializes in developing further understanding and educational strategies for helping persons with social thinking/social communicative challenges www.socialthinking.com

All Kinds of Minds non-profit Institute helps students who struggle with learning measurably improve their success in school and life by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise www.allkindsofminds.org

 Speech Therapy Resources
Talk Tools products designed to encourage clients to explore shape and texture, increase sensory awareness, and build muscle tone/strength in the jaw, lips, checks, and tongue www.talktools.net

Speech Language Pathology Web sites provide pointers to finding information in the field of Speech Language Pathology www.herring.org

ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 127,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists www.asha.org

 Visual Supports
Mayer-Johnson enhances learning and human expression for individuals with special needs through symbol-based products, training and services www.mayer-johnson.com

Sandbox Learning can provide children with customized tools that connect them to their goals, their community, and the world around them www.sandbox-learning.com

Do2Learn provides tools and solutions based on scientific research and clinical experience to help those with special learning and treatment needs www.do2learn.com