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Snowdrop
Neuro - cognitive therapy for cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental problems. Developmental problems seen in children,such as cerebral palsy, are a consequence of brain injury, whether that injury has been caused by oxygen starvation, or malnutrition, an impoverished environment, drug use, etc. Brain injury impacts upon the child’s ability to perceive the world correctly. It does so by interfering with the brain’s ability to take in and process sensory stimulation from the environment through vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch. If a child does not perceive the world correctly, then he will be unable to respond to it appropriately. For instance, language development is not normal in the absence of the appropriate processing of sound; movement and hand function are impaired in the absence of the appropriate processing of tactile stimuli (touch). These are ‘sensory – motor loops,’ the motor part of each loop having its development impaired by the lack of development of the sensory part of the loop.
Inclusive Technology
A great site for resources designed specially for special needs - ideal if you need their latest StepPad which is great for all ages!!!!
Gardening for Children
A great site for children and parents. Helping children understand about the different vegetables and fruits they can grow easily making it fun along the way
Special Children
A fantastic site regaring all areas of specials needs. Lots of useful articles on specific topics including how to understand your child's diagnosis through to education. A very helpful resourceful friendly site.
Special Education Tribunal Services
Parents whose children have special educational needs can appeal to the Special Needs & Disability Tribunal against decisions made by local education authorities (LEAs) in England about their children's education. Information for parents including details of mediation services.
Network 81
Network 81 is a national network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special educational needs.
Tourettes Scotland
Tourette Scotland is a registered charity (Scottish Charity No. SCO21851), who aim to: Provide advice and support for children and adults with TS and everyone involved in their lives. Bring together individuals with TS and associated disorders, in order to share information. Produce newsletters, advice sheets and leaflets. Raise awareness amongst public and professionals in Scotland. Provide a telephone help line for information
LDA Learning
A fantastic website where you can purchase stacks of special needs related games/toys for any age group. Split into easy categories with pictures and descriptions of what you are buying.
Ableize
Disability and health web site directory. Lists disabled and health goods, aids services and information plus mobility products.
tourettes and me
A website launched by a person who has suffered with Tourettes all of his life giving advice to parents and teachers, helping them to understand the difficulties families face. A knowledgable place to visit.
milestones
The site was launched in Jan 2007 and is an on-line magazine for parents with children who have disabilites. Parental involvement with the chance to write an article about your special journey. The aim of this magazine is to provide a place for longer articles, features, poems, thoughts and musings on what it means to be a Parent of a child with additional needs
mumsnet
A very useful site by parents for parents offering various topics, issues, parenting tips, reviews and much much more!!
The Springboard Project
Springboard is a community based charity providing a safe, accessible, inclusive play and recreation centre for young people with special needs or disabilities and to families with young children, irrespective of their ethnicity or status, together with support, advocacy and information services for our members.
Asperger's Syndrome
A useful web blog with links and daily news
ICIS
Information/advice website for carers and service providers throughout West Sussex
Special Needs Kids
An information directory and shopping site to help parents and carers of children with special needs. Information on products and services for special needs kids , events and campaigns, disability issues, support groups, respite care, clothing, equipment, toys, leisure activities and days out, holidays, where to go for help and advice, and much more.
special families
Welcome to SpecialFamilies.org - a nonprofit website designed by parents of special needs children for special needs families. On our website we have tried to find and include as much disability information, tips and links to useful resources as we can.
Contact a Family
Contact a Family is the only UK-wide charity providing advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children - no matter what their health condition. We also enable parents to get in contact with other families, both on a local and national basis. Each year we reach at least 250,000 families. The Contact a Family website is for families who have a disabled child and those who work with them or are interested to find out more about their needs.
West Sussex Carers Online
This site is for Carers in West Sussex and aims to help put carers in touch with local support and services and to give support to carers in every way it can.
Tourette Syndrome (UK) Association
A registered charity dedicated to educating, informing & campaigning, providing support, and promoting medical research, on behalf of all those affected by TS