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Readfield Elementary School
Special Olympics Bowling
The students in my program recently participated in Special Olympics bowling at Interstate Bowling in Augusta. All of the kids had a great time and were proud of the ribbons they received.
The primary purpose of this page is to provide parents with links to information on various disabilities and services that are available for families.
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Attention Deficit Disorder
Information on attention deficit disorders and the role of research in discovering underlying causes and effective treatments. Includes treatment options, strategies for coping, and other sources of information and support.
Serves people with ADD and their families, teachers, and those who care for persons with ADD. The organization focuses especially on ADD adults and young adults.
Search engine and directory for Attention Deficit Disorders, ADD/ADHD, and other learning disabilities resources including treatment, on-line support, news, and research.
ADD Resources is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to help people with ADD develop their full potential. Their website offers the National ADHD Directory, the most complete listing of ADHD service providers and products on the Internet and many great articles by national authorities as well as adults with ADD for free downloading.
ADHD information—DSM IV diagnosis, articles, chat, ADD bulletin board, family bulletin board and clinician's forum, books and links—for consumers, families and the mental health clinicians that treat the attention deficit disorder.
Additional links to ADD and ADHD related resources on the internet.
Autism
ASA, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
A fact sheet on autism that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Organizations where users can obtain additional information are listed, as are links to other related NINDS publications.
This website is a guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger's Syndrome and their partners. In this site you will find issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, resources, resource papers Tony has authored, related topics and Tonys presentation schedule.
Bipolar Disorder
A virtual community center run by a national, not-for-profit, parent-based organization for families raising children and adolescents diagnosed with (or at risk for) early-onset bipolar disorder. Includes message boards, chat rooms, on-line support groups, an on-line searchable database of professionals and research data.
FAQ, statistics, links, news, and on-line publications about bipolar disorder.
Information on bipolar disorder including articles, newsletter, chat room for individuals with bipolar disorder and their families, bulletin boards, and other resources.
Information and resources for persons affected by bipolar disorder, and the people who care for them—newsletter, clinical trials, conferences and events, and other useful links.
Conduct Disorder
This brochure is written especially for families. It presents a general overview of behavioral and emotional problems in children and adolescents.
Developmental Disabilities
Federal agency responsible for ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of, and have access to, culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promote independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in the community.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit is a research unit dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Our main goals are to conduct research on fetal alcohol and drug effects across the life span, to disseminate information on fetal alcohol and drug effects, to provide consultation for persons of any age thought to be affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol, and to provide training in human behavioral teratology.
A resource guide for teachers written and published by the British Columbia Ministry of Education.
Learning Disability
LD OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorder, ADD / ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders.
Mental Retardation
AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professional and other people who are concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities.
This fact sheet, compiled by the CDC, provides information on mental retardation, its possible causes, how common it is, and what resources are available for people with mental retardation and their families.
Mood and Anxiety Disorder
This is NIMH's website on current research projects studying mood and anxiety disorders. Offers information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (including medication and mental illness) is available here.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This site provides a variety of information and links about obsessive-compulsive disorder, its diagnosis, and treatment.
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals, and other concerned individuals. Their mission is to educate the public about OCD and related disorders, to provide assistance to those with OCD, and to support research into the causes and treatments of OCD and related disorders.
An informational page, written for children, about OCD.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
A fact sheet for oppositional defiant disorder along with additional links.
Reactive Attachment Disorder
This site provides information about RAD, pointers in getting help, and lists of related resources.
American Sign Language
This browser contains video clips to show how ASL is used to sign individual words. Words are selected from a pre-set list.
Assistive Technology
Get assistive technology items free or at low cost.
Governmental Websites
Special Education Law and Advocacy
Hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters, and resources about special education law and advocacy.
Help with a specific legal problem and information about laws that affect you.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disabilities.
A wide variety of links, powerpoint presentations, and ideas for teachers and families.
A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
Maine Summer Camps
CAMP STRIVE is a day camp that provides young adults (15-24) with developmental disabilities the opportunity to make friends and learn valuable skills in a safe, inclusive environment. Camp sessions run in the summer and during school vacations.
The MYCA provides information about boys', girls' and coed youth camps throughout the state. These camps offer educational and recreational opportunities for children ages 7-18. Contact them for information about camps that can accommodate children with special needs.
Pine Tree Camp welcomes about 500 children and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities each summer to participate in recreational opportunities in fully-accessible setting. Beginning in the camp also offers recreational opportunities in the fall, winter and spring months.
A non-profit organization 501 (c)(3) providing camps for children with limb loss, and education, mentorship, and support to these children and their families.
Located on a quiet, forested corner of Bauneg Beg Lake in Sanford, Summer Camp offers weeklong summer recreational opportunities in fully handicapped accessible waterfront facilities for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their family members and care givers. Day time activities including lifeguard monitored swimming, kayaking, paddle boats, pontoon boat rides, fishing, home cooked meals provided by our kitchen, nightly camp fires, and sleeping overnight in fully accessible cabins enables campers with a variety of disabilities to fully experience the joy of summer at the lake.
A camp in Casco, Maine for children with life-threatening illnesses and their entire families.
Camp Laroweld
A camp for children ages 9+ who are blind or legally blind. No apparent website but the phone number is (207) 585-2984.
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