Assessment
For anyone struggling with academic or behavioral challenges, assessment unlocks the mystery of how to effectively apply interventions. Neuropsychology is a comprehensive tool that identifies individual strengths and weaknesses. This resource is a great starting place for anyone with educational and/or behavioral challenges. Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California offers these services as a team of highly respected professionals in the area of Neuropsychology.
Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California (anhsocal.com)
For assessment and behavioral intervention, Cognigence OC is a trusted group with at least 15 years of experience in working with students with various disabilities and behavioral challenges. Assessment and consultation are available through this team of dynamic psychologists.
Psychology | Cognigence (cognigenceoc.com)
Autism
Autism is defined as a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired communication, and restricted patterns of behavior according to the DSM-IV-TR. Below are some links to sites that can offer education as well as support for those individuals and families impacted by autism.
ADHD
ADHD is defined as a Disruptive Behavior Disorder characterized by the presence of a set of chronic and impairing behavior patterns that display abnormal levels of inattention, hyperactivity, or their combination. Below is a link to the most notable organization that educates and offers support for those with ADHD.
CHADD - Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD
Child Development
Understanding what can be expected of an individual at different stages in life is essential to assist with intervention. These sites are good references to educate individuals in the area of child development.
Parent Resources, Tips, and Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents
Education.com | #1 Educational Site for Pre-K to 8th Grade
Child Development: MedlinePlus
College Prep
Setting goals for a future college is a bit complicated, but College Prep companies can help you find the right college for you. It may be beneficial to check in with a college advisor to get some assistance to find the right college to suit your needs.
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
The links below are for students with disabilities to support them on their journey through college.
College Planning Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities
College Planning Resources for Students with Physical Disabilities
Scholarship Resources for Students with Disabilities
Educational Therapy
An educational therapist is a professional who combines educational and therapeutic approaches for evaluation, remediation, case management, and communication/ advocacy on behalf of children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities or learning problems. To learn more about educational therapy, try the site below.
AET : Association Of Educational Therapists - Home (aetonline.org)
Financial Planning
What does financial planning have to do with learning disabilities and mental disorders? Everything. Thinking about the financial future of those with special needs is not the first thing that a parent might entertain. Consider visiting this web resource for questions and answers for the financial future of your special needs individual.
Special Needs – Live Mutual – MassMutual
Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities are as individual as the person. The process of getting assistance for those with learning disabilities can be complicated and lengthy. Referencing the sites below can clarify some of the difficulties encountered along the way.
LD OnLine | All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD
NCLD - National Center for Learning Disabilities
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Medical Websites
The following sites are useful for education in regards to varying disabilities and disorders.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Turning Discovery Into Health
MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors
WebMD - Better information. Better health.
Parenting
Parenting is not for the weak and parents need all the resources they can get. Peruse these sites to answer questions and concerns to increase parenting knowledge and skills.
Parenting - Focus on the Family.
Parent Coaching
Below are resources in South Orange County that can coach parents in the area of behavior intervention. Either service can be used as prevention or as intervention. Each training is brief, utilitarian and cost effective.
Home (progressiveinterventions.org)
Parent Project – Help for parents raising difficult children
Special Education Assistance and Law
Working through the labyrinth of special education can be daunting. This site is useful to help with uncovering special education law and processes.