Links and Resources
Special Education Code:
USDOE Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
Wrightslaw -- Great resource for understanding the law in plain language. Training programs also available.
Becoming an Effective Advocate for your Child:
Wrightslaw -- Great resource for what it takes to move from “emotions to advocacy” for your child.
General Special Education & Disability Resources:
Assistive Technology
Bookshare -- Another source for downloadable books, includes textbooks.
Gifted & Talented – The “Twice Exceptional” Student
ADD/ADHD:
Autism Spectrum Disorder:
New Horizon’s in Autism -- Dedicated to serving individuals with autism and their families in New Jersey by delivering community based services
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Disabilities:
Down Syndrome:
Dyslexia and Other Reading Disabilities:
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity -- (founded by Sally Shaywitz)
Hearing Impaired Students/Parents:
Visually Impaired:
Additional Resources