Resources

Finding the right advocate and support organization for children with special needs can be frustrating. There are many programs around the country specializing in specific areas. Below are a few resources that you might find helpful in your search for more information.

Please note that Heartspring has no affiliation with and does not endorse those entities or websites referenced below, which are provided solely as a courtesy. Information is provided for your reference only.

Speech, Language and Hearing Resources

• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
• NIH Senior Health Hearing Loss
• Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• Better Hearing
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Listen To Your Buds

Autism Related Resources

• MSNBC Autism, attention deficit disorder diagnosed, treated earlier and earlier
• ABC News provides Asperger's Syndrome and Autism information
• The Oprah Winfrey Show presents "The Faces of Autism"
• MSNBC provides Autism resources, treatment and support
• Forbes.com story "What $70,000 A Year Tuition Buys An Autistic Child"
• ABC’s “The View” featured show on Autism
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition features family with five of six children diagnosed with multiple forms of autism
• Interactive Autism Network
• Conferences and Resources on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Society of America
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Autism Speaks

Autism Information for Educators

• Educators and Service Providers

Other Resources

• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
• Families Together serving families in Kansas
• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
• Wright's Law