Links

**You may be redirected to different websites when selecting one of the links below. This does not constitute a referral from the School of Imagination**

You may also download a thorough list of local resources for children with special needs:
Download Full Directory (MS Word Document- with index)
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School of Imagination Parent Support Network
Sometimes there is no better source of information or support than another parent. To get more information about local resources or to connect with another parent. Email parents@schoolofimagination.org or call 925-829-9552 ext. 705

Apraxia Resources

Speech Express
Apraxia and late-talking Children
http://www.speech-express.com/

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA)
The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association mission is to strengthen the support
systems in the lives of children with apraxia
so that each child is afforded their best opportunity to develop speech.
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/

Apraxia and Dyspraxia Yahoo Group for California Parents
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Apraxia_Dyspraxia_CA/

Cherab Foundation
Providing communication help, education, research, apraxia-based.
http://www.cherab.org/

Cherab Yahoo Group
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/childrensapraxianet/

Auditory Processing Resources

KidsHealth.org
An article with general information on CAPD
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/central_auditory.html

National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders, Inc.
http://www.ncapd.org/

Auditory Processing Disorder in the UK
Site with many links and lots of information.
http://www.apduk.org/

CAPD Parents’ Page
http://pages.cthome.net/cbristol/capd.html

Additional sites with more information:
http://www.auditoryintegration.net/#Hearing">Hearing

http://www.aap.org/policy/re9752.html

http://www.advancedbrain.com/

http://www.georgianainstitute.org/

http://www.vision-audio.com/

http://www.scilearn.com/alldocs/mktg/10035-952MYoungCAPD.pdf

Screening

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Best Practice Guidelines for Screening, Diagnosis and Assessment
Published by the State of CA
http://www.ddhealthinfo.org/pdf/ASDGuidelines1.pdf

Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
http://www.patientcenters.com/autism/news/CARS

Autism Resources

Autism/ PDD Resources
http://www.autism-pdd.net/

Autism diagnosis, resources, links, etc.
http://www.autisminfo.com/

Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

Cure Autism Now Foundation
http://www.canfoundation.org/

Defeat Autism Now!
http://www.defeatautismnow.com/

AutismResources.com
Offering information and links regarding the developmental disabilities autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
http://www.autism-resources.com/

Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.org/

Dana's View
This site is by the mother of autistic children, and has great info on diet, supplements, therapies, etc. and lots of good links.
http://www.danasview.net/

Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

AutismSpeaks.org (Formerly National Alliance for Autism Research)
http://www.autismspeaks.com/

Talk Autism
the country’s largest `spontaneously updating' database  of resources for the Autism community. 
TalkAutism features expertFind™, a database including services, organizations, products and web site links to
support families dealing with autism.
http://www.talkautism.org/

Understanding Autism
A general overview of autism, causes, vitamins, the educational system, power struggles, how to evaluate your child,
define problems (ie behavioral, working with school system), and lots more.  For parents who live in Oregon but still great info.
http://www.threshold-autism.pvt.k12.or.us/

The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc
The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. is an organization established by professional football player Doug Flutie
and his wife, Laurie Flutie, in the name of their son, as their life-long commitment to make a difference in the lives of
children with autism and their families. WebED works in partnership with DFJ Foundation to develop and maintain a
curriculum surrounding the subject of autism.  They offer FREE online classes for parents.
http://www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org/

Teacch Method
Located in North Carolina. The TEACCH approach includes a focus on the person with autism and the development
of a program around this person's skills, interests, and needs.
http://www.teacch.com/

Physician Fact Sheet
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies
Provided by Dr. Lionel Herrera, M.D. of Tri-Valley Pediatrics