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www.dbpeds.org
The website, www.dbpeds.org contains a wealth of information on clinical conditions, screening instruments, and coding strategies. This site is of enormous value to experienced practitioners as well as entering students!! |
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Zero to Three
Zero to Three website with advice on every aspect of child development from birth to age three. Also has a Quality Child Care Checklist to use in selecting a childcare provider. |
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Wrightslaw
Contains information on advocacy for children with disabilities |
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US Department of Justice
Website of the US Department of Justice. Includes information on disability law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
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TASH
Organization that advocates the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society |
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The Disability Evaluation Under Social Security
The Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, (also known as the Blue Book, prepared to provide health professionals with an understanding of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration |
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National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. |
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National Institute of Mental Health
Website of the National Institute of Mental Health with a section on Child and Adolescent Mental Health containing information on illnesses such as eating disorders, depression, ADHD, anxiety disorder. |
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National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Welcome to NICHCY and a wealth of information on disabilities! |
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Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
A comprehensive compendium of information on genetic disorders. |
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Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Link to access information on the 2010 Express, an action plan to achieve community-based service systems for children with special needs and their families. |
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The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health is a World Health Organization classification system of health related domains that describe body functions and structures, activities and participation. |
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Institute for Child Health Policy
Institute for Child Health Policy supports many websites related to MCHB interdisciplinary training. |
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Families and Advocates Partnership for Education
The Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project is a partnership that aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities. |
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Family Voices
Family Voices is the website for this national advocacy group for families of children with mental health disorders and developmental disabilities |
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Family Village
We are a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. |
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HHS.GOV Diseases
Provides information on mental health policies and services. |
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US Department of Education
US Department of Education |
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Disability Rights Advocacy Group
Website of the Disability Rights Advocacy Group |
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Bright Futures
Bright Futures website contains tools, publications, and information to promote the health of children and adolescents |
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The Association of University Centers on Disabilities
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities is a network of interdisciplinary Centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities |
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry web site is designed to assist families in understanding developmental, behavioral, and mental health disorders affecting children and families. See section "Facts for Families and Other Resources." |
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American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics website with recommendations of preventive pediatric health care, policies, and publications. |
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The Administration on Developmental Disabilities
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities promote independence, productivity, and inclusion into the community |
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American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association web site with information on mental health disorders. |
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website with information on communication/speech disorders and information on the speech and language developmental milestones |