The following are some useful on-line resources:

http://www.cec.sped.org - The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.

http://www.chadd.org - CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families.

http://www.ed.gov - This website has answers about NCLB and information about homework.

http://kidshealth.org - This website offers health information about children from birth through adolescence.

http://www.ldonline.org - This website offers information related to learning disabilities. 

http://www.mhaorangeny.com - This website, created by the Mental Health Association of Orange County, offers a variety of mental health services for Orange County residents.

http://www.nasponline.org - This website has articles and other useful information about a variety of issues relevant for families. 

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/autism - This website, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is doing research into various aspects of autism, including its causes, prevalence, and treatments.  The goal of this site is to provide easy access to the most current information about NICHD research projects, publications, news releases, and other activities related to autism and similar disorders.

http://nichcy.org - This website offers resources on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth, as well as legal issues pertaining to special education.

http://www.talking with kids.org - This website offers tips and techniques for talking with young children ages 8 to 12 about tough issues.

http://www.vesid.nysed.gov - This website is created by the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID).  The goal is to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled; assure appropriate continuity between the child and adult services systems; and provide the highest quality vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to all eligible persons .

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