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  1. Associations
    Includes those at state, national and international level.
    • Australian Sites :
      • AuSPELD
        [SPELD - Specific Learning Difficulties Association]
        ‘The Australian Federation of SPELD Associations.’ Links to state associations are provided in the following section.
      • Australian Advisory Board …
        [On Autism Spectrum Disorders]
        ‘Formerly known as the Autism Council of Australia. The Australian Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders is the national peak body representing people who have an autism spectrum disorder, their families, carers and helpers.’
      • Australian Learning Disability Association
        ‘ALDA aims to provide access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities [LD], their families, educators and the general public of Australia.’
      • AutismPro
        ‘An interactive online program for parents, educators and practitioners working with children with an autism spectrum disorder.’
      • Autism Spectrum [Aspect]
        ‘Aspect provides information, education and other services through partnerships with people with autism spectrum disorders, their families and communities. Since its inception in 1966, the organisation has developed and provided desperately needed services and programs for many thousands of children, adolescents and young adults with autism.’
      • Learning Difficulties Australia
        Publications, research papers, other links, association information, conferences, seminars and more.
      • Learning Links
        A community organisation ‘formed to help children who have learning disabilities, difficulties and developmental delays and their families.’.
      • Move to Learn
        ‘An internationally established and recognised organisation providing a range of information, services and products to enable people to overcome learning difficulties.’
      • Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia
        News, events, Q & A, what it is, other associations, resources, publications, further links.
    • State Bodies :
      • Asperger Services Australia
        Based in Queensland. Provides support, news, seminars, events, newsletters, forums, images, runs surveys, and links to related sites.
      • Autism Association of New South Wales
        The condition, other information. Now integrated with the national site.
      • Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation WA
        ‘The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation provides a range of services and family support throughout Western Australia to enable children and adults with specific learning disabilities to realise their greatest potential.’
      • Family Development Services
        ‘One of the aims of Family Development Services located in Western Sydney is to provide referral and telephone support for families/carers of children with Learning Difficulties [LD] and associated disorders such as ADHD and Aspergers Syndrome.’
      • Learning Difficulties Coalition of NSW
        ‘A coalition of parent group organisations representing learning difficulties, AD/HD, dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, Autism and Aspergers Syndrome, Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome, Dyspraxia and Anxiety Disorders.’
      • Learning Links [NSW/ACT]
        ‘Learning Links offers information, support and services to children from birth to 18 who have learning difficulties, disabilities and/or developmental delays and their families.’
      • SPELD [NSW]
        ‘A[n] association of parents and professional persons interested and involved in advancing the education and general well-being of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties/learning disability.’ Provides resources, information, articles, fact sheets, tutor literacy and useful links.
      • SPELD [QLD]
        ‘Its primary role is to provide support and information to parents. Parents are assisted through talking to SPELD's Education Advisors on the Advisory Line, where they receive advice on how to be an advocate for their children in schools.’
      • SPELD [SA]
        ‘SPELD is a[n] organisation that provides advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia.’
      • Specific Learning Difficulties Association Of Victoria
        ‘SPELD is a[n] association of parents and professional people interested in children and adults with specific learning difficulties.’
      • TSA Victoria
        Syndrome information, news, links, publications, books and more.
    • International Sites :
      • British Institute of Learning Disabilities
        ‘The British Institute of Learning Disabilities is working to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability. We work with the government and other organisations to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. We also do research [ ]. We tell other people about what we find.’
      • International Dyslexia Association
        Has news, FAQs, Fact Sheets, a Discussion Forum, links to other sites and information, and a range of “communities” for different groups. Well worth visiting.
      • LD Online
        ‘LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools and products.’
      • Learning Disabilities Association of America
        ‘The membership, composed of individuals with learning disabilities, family members and concerned professionals, advocates for the almost three million students of school age with learning disabilities and for adults affected with learning disabilities.’ Sections for parents, teachers, professionals and adults as well as research and resources.
      • National Center for Learning Disabilities [US]
        ‘NCLD works to ensure that the nation’s 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life.’ Sections for parents and others related to school levels.
  2. Education Sites
    Sites geared to all aspects of education and schooling. You should also check other relevant state/territory links on the main Special Education page.
    • Alternative Education [NT]
      This is ‘aimed at meeting the needs of students who have difficulty coping with mainstream school practice.’
    • Inclusive Education
      Includes information on inclusive learning environments, care & protection, student activity enhancement, community support and more.
    • Learning Assistance Program [NSW]
      ‘The Learning Assistance Program supports students experiencing difficulties in learning in regular classes, regardless of the cause. It includes support for students with significant learning difficulties, mild intellectual disabilities and language disorders.’
    • Learning Difficulties [Queensland]
      The Department of Education, Training and The Arts site covering this.
    • Learning Difficulties Support [SA]
      ‘The Department makes a number of provisions for children and students with learning difficulties.’ Check the Information Brochure [.pdf] and the Learning Difficulties Support Team information.
    • Questions to Consider Asking …
      [When choosing a school for your son or daughter.]
      From the Australian Information Centre. While directly dealing with Asperger’s Syndrome children, the questions are relevant for most learning disability areas.
    • Special Learning Needs
      Contacts and introductory information for the Catholic Education system in Tasmania.
    • Support Services
      Includes a series of‘links [that] provide important information for those supporting university students with learning disabilities.’
    • Who’s Going to Teach My Child ?
      ‘A guide for parents of students with special learning needs [pdf 955 kb] NSW.’
    • Schools & Other Teaching Centres :
      • AEIOU
        ‘AEIOU - for children with autism provides a full time, early education program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders [ASDs], aged two-and-a-half to five years of age. The first centre opened with 12 children in Moorooka, Queensland.’
      • Aspect Schools
        ‘Autism Spectrum Australia [Aspect] operates six schools for children with autism in New South Wales located in the Sydney metropolitan area, the Hunter region, the Central Coast and the South Coast. Each of Aspect’s schools is a special school for children with autism spectrum disorders [ASDs] who require specialised education programs.’
      • Geebung Special School
        ‘Geebung Special School is a special school for students of primary and pre-primary school age [from birth to 12]. It is located within the Brisbane North District of Education Queensland.’
      • Landsdale Farm School
        ‘A [WA] Department of Education and Training Education Support School, which has been developed for students with disabilities as the main focus.’

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G - L

  1. General Sites & Portals
    Includes sites having information, resources and further links.
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  2. Government Agencies & Bodies
    This includes those at both state and federal level and includes both agencies and other government-related groups.
  3. Learning Impairment Causes
    This includes information on specific diseases and conditions related to loss of learning ability.
    • Diseases & Conditions :
      • Asperger’s Syndrome :
        • Asperger’s Syndrome [1]
          Essay by an American expert.
        • Asperger’s Syndrome [2]
          From Better Health, Victoria. Fact sheet with sound basic information. Links to related fact sheets on aspects of Asperger’s Syndrome and related aspects including AD/HD and Autism.
        • Australian Information Site
          Similar in structure to OASIS but with an Australian basis. Has some good sections on children and school, especially the School Package [check the Main Menu].
        • OASIS
          [Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support] Find information on what it is, papers & articles, education information, international support, diagnostic scales, related disorders, social skills, adult issues and much more.
      • Autism :
        • Autism
          From Better Health, Victoria. Fact sheet with sound basic information. Links to related fact sheets on aspects of Autism and related fields including AD/HD, Asperger’s, Autististc Savants and more.
        • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
          A wealth of information from Education Queensland including Information Sheets, FAQs, a glossary of terms and more.
          Now at a new site.
        • Breakthrough Instrument
          [In Autism Detection for Infants]
          Information on breaking news supplied by ACER.
        • Giant Steps
          Programs related to autism. Program information, factual information, philosophy, links.
        • Other Autism Resources
          An extensive range of links to resources on topics from Associations to Training Courses and even Lobby Groups. They are collated in directories.
        • Tinsnips
          Resources, activities, ideas to deal with students displaying autism and other developmental disability.
        • ZAC Browser
          ‘ZAC is the first web browser developed specifically for children with autism, and autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders [PDD], and PDD-NOS. We have made this browser for the children - for their enjoyment, enrichment, and freedom. Children touch it, use it, play it, interact with it, and experience independence through ZAC.’
      • Dyslexia :
        • Amidyslexic?com
          This provides ‘dyslexia screening online’. Read news, take the test, find results from the test, check the FAQs, use the links and more. This is Fee-based.
        • Dyslexia Explained
          From Better Health, Victoria. Fact sheet with sound basic information. Link to related fact sheet on Children and Literacy.
        • Dyslexia Information
          Information, educational support [for US students] and a homework helper for dyslexic children.
        • Dyslexia Testing Services
          ‘A service designed to provide parents with an excellent and affordable alternative to having their children assessed by psychologists.’ Queensland, northern New South Wales.
        • ‘I am Dyslexic’
          By a dyslexic child for dyslexic children. Tells about his life and provides other information.
      • Dyspraxia :
        • Apraxia-Kids
          The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America. Learn about Apraxia, get the latest news, use the Library, visit the Family Place and the Parent Place. Make use of the User Tools and more.
        • Can-Do Cottage
          The Australian Dyspraxia Association. Find out what the disease is, read articles, find books, link to professionals, go to related sites and more.
        • Developmental Dyspraxia
          ‘A Practical Manual for Parents and Professionals.’ UK based.
        • What is Developmental Apraxia of Speech ?
          An article that is easy to read and understand. You can download it in .pdf format here.
      • Tourette’s Syndrome :
        • Life’s A Twitch
          A site by a Canadian psychologist. Resources, writings, presentations, links and more. A different approach.
        • Tourette Syndrome
          Information from Brain Australia, including links to further information and associations.
        • Tourette Syndrome “Plus”
          Has four major sections — Conditions, Education, Behaviour and Miscellaneous. Each contains a wealth of information through things such as articles, materials, resources, classroom tips, relaxation techniques, glossaries, guides and more.
        • What is Tourette Syndrome ?
          Information from NSW Health including available services. .PDF document.
    • Other Specific Conditions
      Includes general information as well as information on other, specific conditions where appropriate.
      • Ed Chapman’s Speech and Developmental Delays Page
        Links covering disabilities from speech delay to autism. Milestones for speech & language up to 5 years, acronyms, fun and more. For parents.
      • Language Difficulties
        Language difficulties and how to overcome them.
        • Developmental Disorders of Language and Literacy
          ‘Australian group of researchers and research-oriented practitioners investigating and treating disorders of the production and comprehension of spoken and written language skills.’ Links to a specific test.
        • Speech-Language Impairment
          A range of information from Education Queensland including FAQs [also a Word download of these] and a range of brochures in .pdf format.
          Now at a new site.

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M - R

  1. Magazines & Journals
    Includes both online and print versions.
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  2. Parental Involvement, Information & Support
    Includes support for parents as well as providing them with information and assistance.
    • A Parent’s Guide …
      [To Helping Kids With Learning Difficulties]
      A site created by one family’s foundation to provide parent friendly information in this area.
    • Mindworks
      Background material and links to other sites for adults and children.
    • Parent Information
      Covers development of autistic children from birth through to adulthood, using several age/school groupings.
    • Parents Helping Parents
      ‘PHP provides education and skills training, information, guidance, and peer support for families with the unexpected diagnosis of and ongoing impact of childhood disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual, learning or physical disabilities and special health care needs.’ US based.
    • Raising Difficult Children
      Article.
  3. Resources :
    • Autism Resources
      Autism links, FAQs, advice to parents, books, further material and information.
    • Book in Hand
      ‘Resources Galore For all Australians on Autism, Asperger Syndrome & related topics.’
    • Braingym
      ‘Brain Gym® is an educational, movement based programme which uses simple movements to integrate the whole brain, senses and body, preparing the person with the physical skills they need to learn effectively. Brain Gym can be used to improve a wide range of learning, attention and behaviour skills.’ International site.
    • Bridges to Practice 4 : …
      [The Teaching/Learning Process]
      ‘Provides a framework for selecting accommodations that address information processing and cognitive differences. See pages 13-19 [in particular].’
    • Federal resources for Educational Excellence
      ‘More than 1 500 [US] federally supported teaching and learning resources are included from dozens of federal agencies. New sites are added regularly.’
    • Internet Disability Resources
      Annotated links to a range of resources specifically for those with learning disabilities.
    • LD Resources
      ‘LD Resources is a collection of 1 074 entries on various aspects of learning disabilities with 1 651 comments from community members just like you. Use the sidebar for navigation and browsing content by category.’
    • Learning Disability Resources
      A collection of very simply annotated links to a variety of resources, from specific areas to more general information.
    • Literacy & Learning Disabilities, Special Collection
      A range of topics from general information, how do I know if I have it ?, what helps me succeed ?, teaching & learning strategies and adaptations/accommodations/technology. Aimed primarily at LD in adults.
    • OneADDplace
      ‘Find information on both child and adult attention deficit disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder here. Learn the ADD and ADHD symptoms and how to test for them and discover the latest natural treatments and pharmaceutical medications and medicines.’
    • Richard Lavoie Resources
      Those listed are available through the national Auspeld site. Mostly video/DVD presentations and books.
    • Special Needs Australian Products [SNAP]
      Access information relating to Primary and Preschool areas through the “Photos” link on the main menu.
    • TRW Resources
      From the University of Dundee. An extensive array grouped in major directories, a number of these having .pdf or .doc downloads.
  4. Resources for Professionals :

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S - Z

  1. Technology, Learning
    Includes information, software and both “low” and “high” technology.
    • Coloured Lenses
      An Australian consultancy with information about coloured lenses, dyslexia symptoms, reading problems and more.
    • Computers and Software
      A range of links including tutorials, ‘how-tos’, software and hardware, as well as providers of these.
    • Technology for Dyslexia
      ‘Hardware, software, gadgets and other technology.’
    • Learning Disabilities & Assistive Technology
      Covers core education learning areas, social skills, provides a glossary, a listing of resources and information on using adaptive technology
    • Low Tech Tools
      A range of links to tools as diverse as talking calculators and highlighter pens.
    • Winning Connection
      ‘Winning Connection has developed a unique flashcard system to ensure sound teaching results when teaching children with autism spectrum disorders. The flashcards are also used successfully with children who have pervasive developmental delay and language delays.’ Fee-based.
  2. Tools, Techniques & Strategies
    Primarily designed for teachers and other educational personnel, but also usable by parents.
    • Articles & Handouts
      While this comes from Tourette Syndrome “Plus”, the articles [online & downloadable] cover much more than this, going from specific conditions through study and user-friendly spaces.
      Exceptional !
    • Classroom Strategies
      The following links provide access to strategies developed in British Columbia covering the range of conditions noted. While Canadian in basis, they are applicable in all educational settings, allowing for any peculiarity of systemic requirements.
    • Communication Disorders
      [Strategies for Teaching Students]
      Covers a range of situations from General Strategies through to Group Interaction and Testing.
    • Dyslexia Teaching Today
      Provides teaching methods. Articles and other information.
    • new !Educational Implications
      [Ideas For Classroom Management]
      Particularly for children with Asperger Syndrome. Annotated links in a range of directories from Teaching Tips and Papers to Educational Sites of Interest with quite a range in between.
    • Learning Disabilities
      [Strategies for Teaching Students]
      Covers a range of situations from General Strategies through to Group Interaction and Testing.
    • new !Tourette Syndrome Education And Education Strategies
      Includes headlines, resources of all kinds and a range of articles.

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