This page contains links and contact information for local and national non-profit organizations that support adolescents and families with a variety of exceptionalities. These organizations help demystify some of your child's challenges in and out of school and offer practical solutions and advice to support your child.
International Dyslexia Association
1829 Reisterstown Road, Suite 350
Pikesville, MD 21208
(410)296-0232
Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-0881; (800) 3-AUTISM
www.autism-society.org
Autism Society of Connecticut (ASCONN)
125 Harrington Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 235-7629
Cerebral Palsy
Barry Bauxbaum, President/CEO
St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services/UCP of Fairfield County Affiliate
Trumbull Corporate Park, 95 Merritt Blvd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-6400
http://www.stvincentsspecialneeds.org/
Cerebral Palsy Group
13506 Summerport Village Pkwy
Windermere, FL 34786
1-407-501-5056
https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/cerebral-palsy/
Cerebral Palsy Group is a national organization that was created so that it may serve individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. We are here to provide information and support so that we may help provide resources and education to those affected by CP.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201
Landover, MD 20785
1-800-233-4050
www.chadd.org
CHADD is an active, effective advocacy organization for those with Attention Deficit Disorders. The CHADD website includes substantial amounts of information. Check for regional support groups.
Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACALD)
Beryl Kaufman, Executive Director
25 Van Zant Street, Suite 1505
East Norwalk, CT 06855-1719
(203) 838-5010
http://www.cacld.org
The IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to research and advocacy for individuals with dyslexia, a reading (or language learning) disability. Both regional and national groups offer conferences, a variety of publications and information.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
National (888) 300-6710
www.ldact.org
In addition to national and regional conferences, the LDA offers parent assistance services, booklists and publications. Membership in the national LDA includes enrollment in the state chapter.
Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA)
P.O. Box 220
Canton, CT 06019-0220
(860) 293-1800
www.schwablearning.org
Includes subject indexes to learning disabilities resources, offers e-mail responses to individual questions.
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
P.O. Box 2726
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 226-6723
http://www.smartkidswithld.org
This new national non-profit organization publishes a newsletter for parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders offering current, authoritative information from experts; encouragement and practical guidance from parents; and inspiration via profiles of people who overcome learning disabilities on the way to outstanding achievement.
Speech and Hearing
Elizabeth Mackenzie, President
CT Speech-Language-Hearing Association
213 Back Lane
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-6900
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