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websites
ADHD
Adders
www.adders.org
Promotes awareness of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and gives information to sufferers — both adults and children — and their families, in the UK and around the world.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
www.add.org
US site covering treatments, research, family, and many more issues involving attention deficit disorder.
ADD & Family Support Centre
www.addcentre.co.uk
Dr Ron's website giving information on assessment, treatment, and local seminars and workshops.
Addnet UK
www.btinternet.com/~black.ice/addnet
Lists details of news, events and local support groups throughout the UK.
autism
What is Autism?
www.autism.com/ari/autism.html
Definitions and related illnesses.
Autism UK
www.autism-uk.ed.ac.uk/index.html
Informative site with an e-mail service for support and exchange of information. There is a list of all regional support groups and a resources and book list with book reviews. The FAQ section has a great deal of information about schools, therapists, benefits and links to other relevant sites.
Autism Resources
www.autism-resources.com
Lists useful resources with extensive links, book recommendations and other resources on autism and Asperger syndrome.
bullying
The Anti-Bullying Network
www.antibullying.net
Scottish site with helpful advice and information on bullying for young people, adults and school staff. Lots of useful tips on what action to take, and how to talk about bullying for the first time.
Bullying Online
www.bullying.co.uk
Children who are being bullied can get advice online. If you are a parent of a child who is being bullied, there are model letters you can send in to school, which will not be ignored. People feel isolated when dealing with bullying. You are not alone, just look at the problem pages on this site.
Don't Suffer in Silence
www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying
Department for Education and Skills site dedicated to the problem of bullying. Aimed at young people, parents and teachers, offering information and advice. The new anti-bullying pack for schools is available on-line.
Kidscape
www.kidscape.org.uk
The registered charity committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse. The only national children's charity that focuses on preventative policies — tactics to use before any abuse takes place. The site contains suggestions to help you deal with bullying and you can read the 'Kidscape Keepsafe Code' which has good advice on child safety.
communication
Afasic Publications
www.afasic.org.uk/m_publications.htm
A wide range of publications provide important information to parents and young people with speech and language difficulties. Also offers support to professionals and guidelines for good practice.
Communications Forum
www.communicationsforum.org.uk/textonly/sitemap.shtml
Dedicated to the promotion of help for people with communication impairments. Contains a huge list of links for both children and adults.
Selective Mutism and Childhood Anxiety Disorders
www.selectivemutism.org
Selective mutism (formerly called elective mutism) is a psychiatric disorder that is characterised by consistent failure to speak in social settings for which there is an expectation to speak, such as school.
Speech Teach UK
www.speechteach.co.uk
UK site for parents and professionals supporting children with speech and learning difficulties. Good source of information including notice boards, chat room and links to other websites specialising in these areas.
food refusal
BBC Parenting — Fussy Eaters
www.bbc.co.uk/health/parenting/tofussy.shtml
Has a range of links and useful information for parents on children and eating.
British Nutrition Foundation (BNF)
www.nutrition.org.uk
Contains nutritional information and details about BNF, the organisation that promotes the nutritional well-being of society.
National Network for Childcare
www.nncc.org
Talks about what child carers can do to get kids to eat and provides lots of useful tips for anyone feeding a child.
Well Aware — Food Refusal
well-aware.co.uk/cgi/well/condition.pl?id=74&cid=1
Provides a range of information and advice for healthy living. Looks at the issue of food refusal, from babies to teenagers, and offers tips for parents.
education
Department for Education and Skills
SEN Excellence for All
www.dfes.gov.uk/sen
Information for parents, schools and local education authorities.
Parents Centre
www.dfes.gov.uk/parents
Holds lots of useful information for parents concerned about their children's education.
Disability Rights Commission
www.drc-gb.org
An independent body working towards the elimination of discrimination against — and equalising opportunities for — disabled people.
SERI Special Educational Resources on the Internet
www.seriweb.com
Comprehensive resource list for people involved in the field of special educational needs. Includes numerous links and information on special needs.
What's New
www.after16.org.uk
For teenagers and young people in the UK who have an impairment or disability and are wondering what opportunities and services there should be when they leave school.
