ADD and ADHD Web Site

• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD. 

Learning Disabilities Web Sites

• National Center for Learning Disabilities is a comprehensive resource for students, families, and educators seeking to learn more about learning disabilities.  

General Special Education Web Sites

• CT Bureau of Special Education is Connecticut's official website for all things special education.
• The Council for Exceptional Children is dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. 
• The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is committed to improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities of all ages. 
• The Special Education Resource Center serves as a centralized resource for professionals, families and community members regarding early intervention, special education and pupil services, and transition-to-adult life for individuals with special needs.

Special Education Law Web Sites

• Wright's Law provides up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities

Developmental Disabilities Web Sites

• Organization for Autism Research provides evidenced-based resources for families and educators.
• Autism Society of America, dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact.
• Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome. 
• Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.