This compilation of resources is for educational purposes.
Please note that listing does not imply endorsement.
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ASPERGER & AUTISM SITES/LISTSERVS
ASCEND'S SPOUSES & PARTNERS YAHOO GROUP
A few of ASCEND's members have started a private internet group providing support, understanding and resources for spouses and partners of those with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or a related diagnosis. This group, moderated by Kathleen Howe, is for those seeking clarity and understanding through similar, yet unique, experiences of others living with a spouse or partner who has AS, HFA or a related diagnosis. For more information or to join, please contact group coordinator: TIna Caterino, 610-994-5760 or tcaterino@comcast.net.
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ASPERGER & AUTISM SITES
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)
MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome
First Signs (PA resources page)
Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding
Aspies for Freedom (AFF)
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Autism National Committee
Tony Attwood's Homepage
Kids Health (AS info) Neurodiversity.com
Asperger Syndrome Information (put together by a Maryland mom)
AutismPodcast
REGIONAL ASPERGER & AUTISM SITES
ASPEN Asperger Syndrome Education and Support (NJ)
Asperger's Friends (For Young Adults with AS; Central NJ)
Autism Society of America, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Sharing and Caring of Bucks County
ADULT RESOURCES
Penn Adult Developmental Disorders Clinic
Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP)
Click here for info on GRASP's Philly chapter meetings >
PUBLISHERS OF ASPERGER/AUTISM BOOKS
Autism Asperger Publishing Company
Future Horizons
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
University of Pittsburgh Autism Research Center
Yale Child Study Center, Developmental Disabilities Clinic
National Institute of Mental Health-Autism
OTHER SITES (not specific to Asperger/Autism)
Sensory Resources LLC
Uniquely Gifted - Resources for Gifted Children with Special Need
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
MISCELLANEOUS PA & REGIONAL RESOURCES
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health
Pennsylvania Office of Social Programs
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network
Parents Involved Network of Pennsylvania
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
Parent Education Network
LDInfo
Pennsylvania Yellow Pages for Kids With Disabilities
AutismLink
Connect Information Service 1-800-692-7288
A statewide, telephone helpline provides parents, educators and professionals with information on early intervention, special education, child development and family/social concerns.
Special Education Consult Line 1-800-879-2301
A service of the PDE; help for families and advocates of children with special needs about school-related concerns, special education regulations, and the complaint system.
EDUCATION & SCHOOL RESOURCES
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & SCHOOL SITES
Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Council for Exceptional Children
Do2Learn
Responsive Classroom
Division TEACCH (Univerisity of North Carolina)
The School Report
Council for Exceptional Children
REGIONAL/STATE EDUCATION & SCHOOL SITES
Pennsylvania Department of Education
PA Department of Education (School Report Cards)
PA Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
PA Training and Technical Assistance Network's (PATTAN)
Basic Education Circulars
TransitionMap
PARENT ADVOCACY & LEGAL RESOURCES
WEBSITES
CADRE, The National Center on Dispute Resolution
Reed Martin Special Education Law & Advocacy
Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy
Education Law Center & The School Reform Network
ARTICLES & SPECIFIC LINKS
AS In Women: A Different Set of Challenges?
AS & Pursuing Eligibility for Services: The Case of the "Perfect Misplacement" by Ami Klin
Current Interventions in Autism: A Brief Analysis by Polly A. Yarnall, M.Ed.
Building a Better Homework System by Liane Holliday-Willey
Educating Children with Autism
AS-Educational Management Issues
"My Life With Autism: Implications for Educators" by Stephen Shore
The IEP: Writing an Individualized Educational Program
Designing Individualized Education Program Transition Plans
"Play Hearts, Not Poker" By Jennifer L. Bollero, Esq.
Resource Manual for Families and Advocates of Children with Special Needs (from the ARC of Chester County)
"Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education:
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities" US Dept. of Education, Office of Civil Rights
Extended School Year Links
http://www.elc-pa.org/ESY.11-02.1.16.03pdf.pdf
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/esy.index.htm
http://www.indiana.edu/~eric_rec/ieo/bibs/extschyr.html
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/k12/cwp/view.asp?A=11&Q=67441
http://www.ppmd.org/publications/extended_school_year.html
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter14/s14.132.html
http://www.ideapractices.org/law/regulations/searchregs/300subpartC/Csec300
Right to Education Task Forces
State and Local Task Forces work with families of special needs children. Each Task Force includes parents and professionals who can offer assistance to families with questions about services. The Task Force exists to help families and school districts work together to ensure the integrity and delivery of special education services to eligible students.
Bucks County Right to Education Task Force
1-800-770-4822 ext. 2139
Chester County Right to Education Task Force
610-524-5048
Delaware County Local Right to Education Task Force
delcotaskforce@prodigy.net
Montgomery County Right to Education Task Force
610-539-8550, ext. 112
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