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  1. Associations
    Includes those at state, national and international level.
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  2. Behaviour Disorders Information
    This section includes information on various behaviours as well as diseases and conditions related to loss of learning.
    • Diseases & Conditions :
      • Attention Deficit Disorder
        Do you really know what it is ?
        • ADDvisor
          ‘For People with ADHD & Those Who Love Them.’ Everything from advice to resources and links to further information.
        • ADHD
          US National Institute of Mental Health. Symptoms, possible causes, treatment and educational options just as relevant in Australia.
        • ADHD - A Guide for Families
          A Guidebook and access to a video
        • ADHD News
          ‘The latest ADHD News articles published daily. Includes news on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] and Attention Deficit Disorder [ADD] - short concentration span, difficulties following instructions, organizational problems, distractibility, forgetfulness, fidgeting, hyperactivity, oppositional defiant disorder, learning disabilities.’ Can also be taken as a feed.
        • ADHD Owner’s Manual
          How it is diagnosed, treatments, intervention practices and discusses available medication.
        • ADHD Ezine
          ‘One of the best sources of ADD and ADHD information for teachers, health professionals, parents and adults with ADD.’ Covers diet, books, alternative treatments, adult versions of the condition, a Free ezine, links to other sources and much more.
        • Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
          Suitable for adults and children, with informative links.
        • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Explained
          From Better Health, Victoria. Fact sheet with sound basic information. Links to related fact sheets on aspects of Attention Deficit disorders and related areas.
        • Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic
          Dominantly information and processes relating to ADHD, but also covering Autism, Dyslexia and other conditions related to behaviour.
        • Medication :
          • ADHD and Medications
            ‘To medicate or not? What's the answer ? Take a look at what our experts and parents have to say about medications and attention deficit disorders.’
            Well presented
          • ADHD Medication
            A US based article that looks at medication in general and has links to their guidelines and also to a weekly checklist. Part of a larger resources site on ADHD.
          • Attention Deficit Disorder And Medication : The Basics
            A US site that looks at a range of alternatives. Also has a range of links to other articles on this topic.
          • NSW Dept. of Health Statistics ADHD
            This is a downloadable, .pdf copy of the report titled ‘Trends in the prescribiong of stimulant medication for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents in NSW’, and would contain some of the most recent data available at this time. While only for NSW, findings could well be applicable in other regional areas.
        • Yahoo Directory : ADD
          Extensive information about ADD including links to potential treatment.
      • Bipolar Disorder
        Do you really know what it is ?
        • Bipolar Mood Disorders : The Facts
          ‘The brochure [.pdf] provide[s] clear, easy to understand information … . Please note that these fact sheets are graphically rich and take some time to download.’
        • Pendulum Resources
          Incorporates Bipolar information, articles, writing, related disorders, medication information, other links and even humour.
      • Conduct Disorder
        Do you really know what it is ?
      • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
        Do you really know what it is ?
  3. Children’s Sites
    Sites geared to children of all ages, rather than for adults and professionals.
  4. Education Sites
    Sites geared to education and schooling. You should also check other relevant state/territory links on the main Special Education page.
    • ACT Special Schools
      A listing of special schools, especially Behaviour oriented sites, giving contact details and other information.
    • Behaviour [NT]
      Information and further links.
    • Behaviour Programs [NSW]
      Information and further links.
    • Behaviour Support [Education Queensland]
      Information and selected links to resources.
    • District Support Services [SA]
      Includes Behaviour Management Coordinators.
    • Inclusive Education [WA]
      Includes information on inclusive learning environments, care & protection, student activity enhancement, community support and more.
    • Primary Welfare Officer Initiative [Vic.]
      ‘The following materials will enhance the capacity of schools and primary welfare officers to support students who are at-risk of disengagement from school and who are not reaching their educational potential.’
    • Promoting Positive Behaviour [Tas.]
      ‘SWPBS assists schools to shift their focus from punishment to teaching and learning. In other words, teaching students ‘what to do’, rather than getting caught up in what we want them ‘not to do’.’
    • Schools & Other Teaching Centres :
      • Berne Education Centre
        Run by Marist Brothers for children with emotional, social and behavioural problems who may not otherwise complete schooling. Based in New South Wales.
      • Malkara School
        Found in Canberra, it caters to a range of needs among Primary level students.

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  1. General Sites & Portals - :
    • Australian Sites :
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    • International Sites :
      • Behaviour Disorders
        Information about behaviour disorders, including education and medication.
      • Behaviour Home Page, The
        ‘Working to make a difference for children who display challenging behaviour.’ A joint UK/US initiative. The site contains specific advice covering a range of areas and is well worth visiting.
      • Behaviour Page
        Similar to the above.
      • Misunderstood Minds
        ‘A companion site to the PBS special on learning differences and disabilities. Explore stories from the show and find information and resources for parents.’
      • Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports
        ‘Established by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary practices.’ US based, so some areas will not be relevant. However, check sections on the home page while their Research Literature listing is simply vast.
  2. Government Agencies & Bodies
    This section includes those at both state and federal level and also includes agencies and other government-related groups.
    • ADD and ADHD - What Are They ?
      Information for families from the Children, Youth & Women’s Health Service in South Australia.
    • Community Resources Online [WA]
      ‘The Parenting Line is a Free telephone service providing information and advice for people caring for children and teenagers up to 18 years of age.’ Note : the original Department has now split into two departments and some resources may be found at either one.
  3. Journals, Magazines & Newsletters
    Includes both online and print versions.
    • ADHD Ezine, Welcome to
      ‘One of the best sources of ADD and ADHD information for teachers, health professionals, parents and adults with ADD.’
    • Beyond Behaviour
      Table of Contents provided, but you need to be a member to access material.
    • Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, The
      ‘A psychology journal that publishes research about applications of the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of social importance.#146; Multiple methods of accessing information contained in this.
    • Journal of Attention Disorders
      Current edition available download and as .pdf downloads. Access earlier editions via the archives. Also available as .pdf downloads.
    • Journal of Positive Behaviour Interventions
      ‘A Journal that deals exclusively with principles of positive behavior support in school, home, and community settings for people with challenges in behavioral adaptation.’ Tables of Content & Abstracts online.

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  1. Parental Involvement, Information & Support
    Includes support for parents as well as providing them with information and assistance.
    • A Parent’s Guide to Behavior Basics
      ‘Downloadable .pdf article.’
    • Behaviour Management Index
      Covers both ‘Tips for Parents’ and a ‘Reference Guide for help with ADD Behaviours’. Masses of common sense items.
    • Conduct Disorders [1]
      ‘It is our goal for our web site to be a “soft place to land for the battle-weary parent.” You will be amazed at the number of suggestions offered and the amount of support given.’
    • Conduct Disorders [2]
      Information from ‘Facts for Families’ designed for parents. Sound, sensible presentation.
    • Schwablearning.org
      ‘A parent’s guide to helping kids with learning difficulties.’
  2. Resources :
    • Are You Behaving ?
      ‘Free printables and paper crafts ! Areyoubehaving.com provides Free printable resources for parents, teachers and child carers. Members have access to hundreds of Free printables, including Free printable reward certificates and much more.’ Membership required.
    • Behavioural Disorders in Children
      Information from Better Health, Victoria. A good introduction. A .pdf download of this information is available here.
    • Discipline Help
      ‘A reference for handling over 117 misbehaviours at school and home.’ Grouped under ‘School’, ‘Home’ and ‘Additional Resources’.
    • Emotional Disturbance
      [Fact Sheet]
      Covers a definition, characteristics, educational implication and a link to several resources and organisations.
    • Managing Challenging Behaviour
      From Early Childhood Australia. Looks at intervention, time-outs and other methodology with the young.
    • Shrink-Rap Press
      ‘We publish books about emotional and psychiatric disorders. Each book explains a mental health problem in a simple way. Shrink-Rap books are all by experienced psychiatrists so, although the drawings are weird and wonderful, the information is sound.’ Australian.
  3. Resources for Professionals :
    • ADDinSchool.com
      ‘ADD in School .com presents hundreds of classroom interventions to help elementary school, and high school students with “ADD” or “ADHD”, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.’
    • Child Development Network
      ‘A group of private medical and allied health professionals working to help children [and their families] who have difficulties with development and behaviour [skills, learning, behaviour, emotions, self-control]. The network enables collaboration between professionals in order to provide excellence in assessment, treatment and continuing management.’ Linked with the Mater Hospital in Brisbane.
    • School Therapy for ADD
      ‘This e-book helps teachers to accommodate the ADD child.’ Downloadable in .pdf format.
    • Wrap Around Kids™
      ‘ Wrap Around Kids™ is an award-winning, Australian program designed to address the growing incidence of kids who don’t fit in with today’s classroom environment. It’s designed to provide teachers with practical classroom strategies for managing different learning styles and behaviours.’

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  1. Technology, Behaviour Disorders - :
    • Software & Other Media :
      • Conduct
        ‘Conduct is a powerful software application for Mac and Windows that lets teachers and schools record, analyse and track incidents of positive and negative student behaviour.’ Developed in the UK.
      • You Can Handle Them All
        ‘These resources will put great strategies at your fingertips !’ Includes software and video/DVDs.
    • Tools, Techniques & Strategies
      Primarily designed for teachers and other educational personnel, but also usable by parents.
      • Behaviour Contract
        ‘What are they ? How do they Help ?’ Includes discussion, suggestions, further reading, related articles and information on positive consequences.
      • Behavior Contracts - Printables
        Multiple versions of these in both Word and .pdf formats.
      • Behaviour Modification Plan
        Designed for use by teachers or parents. Description, plus related articles, samples and related links.
      • Behaviour Tips & Tricks
        From the ‘About’ groups. Has links to specific areas, articles and other resources.
      • Checklists for Children with Learning Disabilities
        ‘These observational checklists will help you determine where your child’s/student’s strengths and weaknesses are. Check the appropriate items and bring forward to your IEP meeting or for a parent/teacher meeting.’
      • Classroom Strategies
        The following links provide access to strategies developed in British Columbia covering the condition noted. While Canadian in basis, it is applicable in all educational settings, allowing for any peculiarity of systemic requirements.
        • Other Sites :
          • Attention Deficit Disorder
            Strategies for Teaching Students. Covers a range of situations from General Strategies through to Group Interaction and Testing.
          • Behavioural Disorders
            Strategies for Teaching Students. Covers a range of situations from General Strategies through to Group Interaction and Testing.

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