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National Scoliosis Foundation - The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF) is a patient-led nonprofit organization dedicated since 1976 to helping children, parents, adults, and health-care providers to understand the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis.

Speech for Kids - Online resource for speech and language therapy resources for children. Whether you're a parent looking for answers about your child's speech problems or a professional looking for online resources for speech therapy lessons, speech for kids is a an excellent resource.

Apraxia-KIDS - The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA) - The mission of CASANA is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia, so that each child has their best opportunity to develop speech

Journal of PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY - Oxford Journal Abstract of study to assess Stress and Adaptation in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy

NYU Child Study Center - Giving Children Back their Childhood - Siblings of children with special needs - How parents can help - Growing up with a sibling with special needs

PubMed.gov Abstract: Canadian 2005 Study assessing: The health and well-being of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy."

PEDIATRICS - Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics Article Abstract: The Health and Well-Being of Caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy - 2005 Canadian study

PubMed Abstract of N. Ireland Study, School of Nursing, assessign the impact on mothers of bringing up a child with intellectual disabilities: a cross-cultural study

PubMed Abstract of study by Pediatric Clinic, Mersin University School of Medicine Research and Administration Hospital, Turkey - Difficulties experienced by families with disabled children

Nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.

Non-profit organization devoted to providing a source of information and research for parents of disabled children who are searching for the most innovative pediatric physical therapy treatments.

Information for friends and relatives of a child with Cerebral Palsy. Reproduced on the World Wide Web with the kind permission of The Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia Ltd.

"The Trust supports individuals non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1990 (FS 413.615), the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, parent organization of The Able Trust, is 501(c)(3) non-profit public/private partnership with a goal of assisting Floridians with disabilities in achieving employment. The Trust receives its funding from a perpetual endowment, grants, gifts and support from the public and corporate sectors."

World's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 250,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.The site features helpful articles, multimedia, 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.

Hemi-Kids is an email support group where parents of children who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy share support and information.