The Resource Storeroom - Disability Specific  

Alphabetical listing by disability with Colorado resources listed first  

♦  Wisdom  ♦  Where Do I Start?  ♦  heartParent Recommended Link 


There are many resources on the web for various disabilities.  We have included a few here that have been identified by our members as
(1) particularly helpful and/or (2) located in Colorado.


After the Diagnosis - Specific Recommendations for your child's disability.

 

 ADHD

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders/Hperactivity)


Autism/Asperger

Autism (CDE)

Autism & Asperger Connections Colorado Springs Autism Resource Directory

Autism and Developmental Disabilities Service at JFK Partners

Autism Society of Boulder County

heart Autism Society of Colorado  (ASC) provides information, support and advocacy for individuals with autism.

Larimer County Autism Society

Roaring Fork Autism Network

heart Autism Key (run by parents) including Autism Friend Finder

Blindness

Blindness/Low Vision (CDE)

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind

Deaf/Hard of Hearing (CDE)

Deafblindness (CDE)

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - Rocky Mountain Unit

The Nat'l Information Clearinghouse on Children who are Deaf-Blind

 

  Cerebral Palsy
  Cerebral Palsy of Colorado
 

Chromosome Disorders

 The XXYY Project

heartChromosome Disorder Outreach - Education, information, advocacy and support for all those affected by any rare chromosome disorder.

heart  The MIND Institute is a phenomenal resource for any who have children on the autism spectrum, Fragile X Syndrome or many other genetic disorders that include neurodevelopmental issues.

heart Rare Chromosome Disorders Support Group  - Good resources; also has listserv

 

Cri du Chat Syndrome

 

5p- Syndrome - Parent support group for families having a child with 5p- Syndrome, also known as Cat Cry Syndrome or Cri du Chat Syndrome.

 

Dandy-Walker Syndrome

  heartDandy-Walker Alliance
  Down Syndrome

Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association

Denver Down Syndrome Clinic

Mile High Down Syndrome Association

Down Syndrome Pregnancy - A new resource for expectant parents to help them as they await the birth of a baby with Down syndrome.

 

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

  heart Muscular Dystrophy Parent Project
 

Dyslexia

 

Colorado Talking Book Library

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - Rocky Mountain Unit

Rocky Mountain Branch of International Dyslexia Association

 

Dyspraxia

  Dyspraxia, USA
 

Epilepsy

  Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado
  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
 

NOFAS Colorado

 

Fragile X

 

Developmental FX - Specializing in clinical services to families with Fragile X Syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

 

Hearing Impairments

 

heartColorado Families  for Hands & Voices - Dedicated to providing support to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

 Communication development for baby's with hearing loss. Deaf/Hard of Hearing (CDE) Deafblindness (CDE) The Nat'l Information Clearinghouse on Children who are Deaf-Blind So the World May Hear - Help for purchasing hearing aids

 

Infantile Scoliosis

  Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program (ISOP)
  Klinefelter Syndrome
  heart KS&A (Knowledge, Support & Action) - Outreach to individuals and their families with one or more extra X and/or Y chromosomes. Klinefelter Syndrome Support Group Home Page
 

Learning Disabilities

 

Learning Disabilities Association of Colorado - Advocacy and education of learning disabled children and adults.

Specific Learning Disabilities/Perceptual Communicative Disability (CDE)

National Center for Learning Disabilities

 

Mental Health

 

P2P Resource Storeroom - Mental Health Resources

 

Prader-Willi Syndrome

  Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
 

Rare Diseases

 

heart The Rare Disease Community

 

Rett Syndrome

  International Rett Syndrome Association
  Sensory Integration Issues
  Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder - A Family Guide to Understanding & Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child
  Shaken Baby Syndrome
 

Shaken Baby Syndrome

The Sarah Jane Brain Project - An open access site dedicated to sharing specific information for ALL professionals and families interested internationally in shaken baby syndrome.

 

Smith-Lemli  Syndrome

  Smith-Lemli-Opitz/RSH Foundation
 

Spina Bifida

  Colorado Spina Bifida Association (CSBA)
 

Strokes

 

Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) - Information and support for families of children who have hemiplegia and/or childhood stroke.

Hemi-Kids - Information about online email support group for families of children who have hemiplegia or hemiplegic cerebral palsy or childhood stroke.

Kids Have Strokes - Information on in utero stroke, perinatal stroke, prenatal stroke, infant stroke and childhood stroke.

 

Tourette Syndrome

  Tourette Syndrome Association Rocky Mountain Region
Phone: (303) 832-4166, E-mail:
tsarmr@att.net
 

Tuberous Sclerosis

  Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance of the Rocky Mountain Region
  VACTERL
  VACTERL Network - Local contact, Josie, can be reached at denvervatersupgrp@yahoo.com.
  Williams Syndrome
 

The Williams Syndrome Association