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Learning Challenges - General
 
www.ldonline.org - Leading website on learning challenges
www.childdevelopmentinfo.com - Information and resources
www.allkindsofminds.org - Aspires to help students who struggle with LD. Professional development course for teachers & parents as well.
www.greatschools.org/LD - Information and resources
www.empoweringparents.com - Subscribe to their weekly newsletter for great advice and workable tips for raising all children.
www.joshshipp.com - Check out Josh's "Identity Program" for teens. Very inspirational.
www.ted.com/talks/temple_grandin_ the_world_needs_all_kinds_of_minds.html - Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9heEujH2 5o - Talking back to Autism (film trailer)

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder
 
www.additudemag.com - Online magazine, free downloads
www.chadd.org - Children & Adults with Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder. US based national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy & support for individuals with ADHD.
www.add.org - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
www.help4adhd.org - National resource center for ADHD
www.webmd.com - Information on medications for ADHD
www.drrobertbrooks.com - Leading US speaker on self esteem, motivation & raising resilient children. Dr Brooks visited St Maarten in Feb 2008 for a series of workshops. Subscribe to his free monthly newsletter.
www.ricklavoie.com - Advocate for children with LD and special needs.
www.jonathanmooney.com - Jonathan has ADHD and proves to the world what children can achieve.
 
Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
 
www.interdys.org - Resources for families and professionals
www.dyslexiaaction.org/UK - Resources and information
www.dyslexiamylife.org - Dyslexia help from a dyslexic Gerard Sagmiller
www.dyslexia.com - Featuring the Davis Method to teach reading as well as teach dyslexics how to use their gift to their advantage.
www.dyscalculia.org - Resources and information
www.dyscalculiaforum.com - Resources and information
 
Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
 
www.autismspeaks.org - creating awareness, funding research, prevention and the latest treatments available.
www.autism.com - Autism Research Institutes website
www.aspergerssyndrome.org - resources and information for professionals and families
 
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