The American Occupational Therapy Association
The American Occupational Therapy Association advances the quality, availability, use, and support of occupational therapy through standard-setting, advocacy, education, and research on behalf of its members and the public.
Autism Society
The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
CDC Act Early Program
The CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and support they need.
Center for Early Literacy Learning
The goal of the Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL) is to promote the adoption and sustained use of evidence-based early literacy learning practices. This site has resources for early childhood intervention practitioners, parents, and other caregivers of children, birth to five years of age, with identified disabilities, developmental delays, and those at-risk for poor outcomes.
Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program
The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program seeks to improve the system of care for children with special health care needs from birth to 21 years of age and their families. The Program helps to shape public policy so families can get the best health care for their children.
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
The DDPC addresses the needs of people with developmental disabilities by conducting advocacy, systems change, and capacity building efforts that promote self-determination, integration, and inclusion.
E-Learning For Kids
E-learning for kids is a global, nonprofit foundation dedicated to fun and free learning on the internet for children ages 5 - 12.
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
The ECTA is a non profit funded by the Office of Special Education Programs to improve state early intervention and early childhood special education service systems, increase the implementation of effective practices, and enhance the outcomes of these programs for young children and their families.
The Educators Guide to Learning Disabilities and ADHD
LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a nonprofit organization that promotes early childhood literacy by giving free age-appropriate books to children from birth to five
The International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an organization focused on the complex issues of dyslexia and related language-based learning disabilities which make it difficult to learn to read and write.
The National Association for Education of Young Children
The NAEYC is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. NAEYC members rely on the vast resources that the association produces, including an award-winning journal and magazine, a library of bestselling books and manuals, as well as digital media. Developed by experts and thought leaders in the early childhood field, these publications focus on developmentally appropriate practice and enable members to stay up-to-date on current research and emerging trends, which they can apply directly to their classroom practice.
National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management
NCHAM serves as the National Technical Resource Center for the implementation and improvement of comprehensive and effective Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) systems. Their goal is to ensure that all infants and toddlers with hearing loss are identified as early as possible and provided with timely and appropriate audiological, educational, and medical intervention.
New York State Office of Special Education
The New York State Office of Special Education provides assistance to parents, advocacy groups, and schools related to services and programs for students with disabilities.
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 128,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological impairments.
The Office Of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Ideas that work
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21.This website will include resources, links, and other important information relevant to OSEP’s research to practice efforts.
Parent to Parent of NYS
Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide non profit where families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who serve them can meet and share information.
Positive Parenting
Parenting teleclasses and court approved parenting classes geared toward making raising children more rewarding. Home of the Dial-A-Discipline tool.
Reach out and Read New York
Reach Out and Read prepares America’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. In the Greater New York region
Safe Kids Worldwide
Safe Kids Worldwide is a nonprofit organization working to protect kids on the move, at home and at play. They work with an extensive network of more than 400 coalitions in the United States and with partners in more than 30 countries to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more.
Star Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder
Their mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adolescents and adults with SPD, and their families by providing: comprehensive assessment and effective intervention for Sensory Processing Disorder, rigorous research with our collaborating university-based research partners, education for caregivers, pediatric professionals, and educators, and advocacy for official recognition of SPD worldwide.
US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
US DOE Reading Resources
Reading resources for parents and their children
Wrightslaw
Information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Zero to Three
Zero to Three works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development. Since 1977, Zero to Three has advanced the proven power of nurturing relationships by transforming the science of early childhood into helpful resources, practical tools and responsive policies for millions of parents, professionals and policymakers.