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eSpecialMatch.com is a new social networking site specifically dedicated to providing information, resources, and support to families with special needs children.

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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national, non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to their informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD.

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families and all others interested in The Association’s mission. IDA believes that all individuals have the right to achieve their potential, that individual learning abilities can be strengthened and that social, educational and cultural barriers to language acquisition and use must be removed.

Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.

NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promoting research and programs to foster effective learning. The organization also advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of 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 and schools.

CTCNet was founded on the recognition that in an increasingly technologically dominated society, people who are economically disadvantaged will be left further behind if they are not provided access to and training on information tools. The organization is composed of independent, not-for-profit community-based technology centers providing free or low cost access to computers and related technology.

GreatSchools is committed to inspire and empower parents to get involved in education. They have evolved into an independent, nonprofit organization that provides information free to all parents, and has built a website that is the nation's most visited resource for K-12 families

The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) is an international organization concerned about issues related to students with learning disabilities. Working to build a better future for students with LD has been the primary goal of CLD for more than 20 years.

The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is a national membership organization dedicated to rendering all possible support and assistance to those preparing for or teaching in the field of special education. NASET was founded to promote the profession of special education teachers and to provide a national forum for their ideas.

This excellent blog site has become a resource for parents of children with cognitive or emotional-behavior disabilities. Information is available regarding ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, autism and many other subjects.

The site serves as a great resource for Teachers, Parents, Students, Professionals & District Officials in the K-12 Education system with extensive information on various topics in education and disabilities. There are also numerous databases with profiles for schools, camps, businesses, organizations, etc. to help you choose the right destination for your child.