Web Links - Special Education: Disabilities
| ADHD | Learning Disabilities |
| Asperger's Syndrome | Mental Illness |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders | Miscellaneous |
| Down Syndrome | Speech and Language |
| Epilepsy | Vision |
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| ADHD | |
| NIMH about ADHD | National Institute of Mental Health on ADHD |
| What is ADHD? | Information on ADHD and how it is diagnosed |
| Asperger's Syndrome | |
| Asperger’s Syndrome |
Overview, symptoms, tests and treatment |
| The National Autistic Society | What is Asperger’s syndrome? |
| Asperger’s Checklist | Useful tool in helping recognize the traits of Asperger’s Syndrome |
| Autism Spectrum Disorders | |
| AMC Theatres: Sensory Friendly Films | Listing of sensory friendly films shown at AMC Theatres, including AMC Pekin 14 |
| Autism/PDD | Information on diagnosing Autism and PDD |
| Autism Society | Information and resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Autism Speaks | Information and resources about Autism |
| M-CHAT | Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers; answer questions to assess your child’s possible risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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| Down Syndrome | |
| Autism and Down Syndrome | Information about dual diagnosis, Down Syndrome and Autism |
| Down Syndrome – Autism Connection | Information and resources for Down Syndrome/Autism dual diagnosis |
| downsyndrome.com | Information about Down Syndrome and networking opportunities for parents |
| Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association | Information and local resources related to Down Syndrome |
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| Epilepsy | |
| Epilepsy Foundation: For Parents | Information for parents about epilepsy |
| Epilepsy.com: Kids | Simple information for kids about epilepsy |
| Epilepsy.com: Teens | Basic information for teens about epilepsy |
| Seizure Instruction Sheet | Printable page for dealing with seizures |
| Seizures | Site for parents explaining seizure disorder |
| Learning Disabilities | |
| LD Online | Informational resource for parents and students |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities | Informational resource for parents, students, and professionals |
| The Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities | Information and warning signs of learning disabilities, listed by age group |
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| Mental Illness | |
| Bipolar Disorder & NAMI | Basic information about Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents |
| Childhood Mental Disorders and Illnesses | Information on various mental disorders in children |
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| Miscellaneous | |
| AMC Theatres: Sensory Friendly Films | Listing of sensory friendly films shown at AMC Theatres, including AMC Pekin 14 |
| Family Matters | Illinois-based training and information center for parents of children with special needs |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration recall, market withdrawal, and safety alert information |
| Illinois Assistive Technology Program: Device Loan | Apply for loan of a variety of assistive technology devices |
| Kid’s Health: Medical Problems |
Extensive information on various childhood diseases and disabilities |
| My Child Without Limits | Information and resources related to children with disabilities |
| National Fragile X Foundation | Information and resources related to Fragile X Syndrome |
| NORD | National Organization for Rare Disorders – basic information on various rare disorders |
| Selective Mutism | Information and resources about Selective Mutism |
| Special Olympics: Illinois | Information about Special Olympics in Illinois |
| Technology for People with Intellectual Disabilities | General information and list of resources related to technology use by people with disabilities |
| United Cerebral Palsy: One-Stop Resource Guide | Links provide information about Cerebral Palsy and related issues. |
| Speech and Language | |
| American Sign Language | Video and written explanation for 1 word signs |
| ASL Pro | Video dictionary of American Sign Language; also includes videos of religious signs, conversational phrases, and ASL for babies |
| Information and resources related to baby sign language; includes videos and descriptions of signs, as well as printable posters and flashcards | |
| Delayed Speech or Language Development | Site for parents explaining typical language development, warning signs, causes, and role of speech pathologists |
| Speech-Language Therapy | Site for parents explaining specific speech/language disorders, and ideas for remediation |
| Vision | |
| Children’s Eye Health Information | Information about vision-related conditions that can affect children |
| Children’s Vision Information Network | Information about children’s vision |
| Children’s Vision: What Parents Need to Know | Information about vision needs of children |
| Perkins Scout | Information clearinghouse on blindness and visual impairment |
