Helpful Links
Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome
Aspie.com
www.aspie.com
A resource for all those affected by Asperger's Syndrome... teacher, parents,
friends, employers and of course, the wonderful population that knows more than
anyone what Asperger's Syndrome is all about... people with Asperger’s
syndrome!
Autism National Committee
www.autcom.org/
This is the only autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice
for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to
positive approaches. Also has a link to the Autism National Committee
bookstore which carries all of the best titles related to autism (and a % of
purchase goes to the ANC).
Autism Network International
Autism Network
International is an autistic-run self-help and advocacy organization for
autistic people. This site has some great short articles written by folks
with autism including a few essays on “what autism is to me” written by
different individuals with that label.
Donna Williams Website
Author of Nobody Nowhere and
several other books. Williams is also a person with autism, advocate, poet,
sculptor, artist, composer, and musician.
Tony Attwood: Personal Page
http://www.tonyattwood.com
Personal page of Tony Attwood, advocate and consultant. Filled with
helpful links, articles and dozens of book recommendations.
Oops…Wrong Planet! Syndrome
According
to the “authors” of the website, who both are on the autism spectrum, you will
find “a massive pile of resources on these pages and a virtual guide to Planet
Autism.”
Adaptations/Inclusion
Circle of Inclusion
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/
A site especially
for early childhood educators.
Adaptation ideas and short articles on supporting learners with a range
of needs and abilities.
Differentiated Instruction (compiled by
Montgomery County Public Schools)
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/eii/eiimanagepracticespage.html
Using Carol Tomlinson’s two popular books, How
to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms and The Differentiated Classroom (ASCD) this
district has assembled PowerPoint presentations on a range of differentiation
strategies.
Facilitated Communication Institute
http://soeweb.syr.edu/thefci/
Helpful resources (articles, publications) on inclusive schooling and living,
using augmentative communication, and self-determination.
Gentle Teaching
http://www.gentleteaching.nl/
A site focused on fostering gentleness in our schools- especially for students
with significant behavior challenges.
Inclusion Press
http://www.inclusion.com/
Lots of inclusive schooling resources- you can subscribe to their newsletter,
check out their books, or just browse their huge list of recommended links.
Inclusion: School as a Caring Community
http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/ddc/incl/intro.htm
A fantastic
website filled with short essays written by general and special educators. The teachers share tips on everything from
creating curricular adaptations to building an inclusive school to supporting
students with behavior struggles. May
be especially helpful for secondary education teachers.
Inclusive Schooling
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/
This web site is designed for general education teachers, special education
teachers, parents, and school staff to help provide some answers about how inclusive
education can be accomplished. Resources for making accommodations are included
as well as links to other web sites and resource lists for learning more about
inclusive education.
Kids Together
http://www.kidstogether.org/
This site is designed to provide helpful information and resources to enhance
the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities
as a whole. Information on community-building, vision-building, and
inclusive schooling.
Paula Kluth
http://www.paulakluth.com/
This website is dedicated to promoting inclusive schooling and exploring
positive ways of supporting students with autism and other disabilities.
Most of Paula's work involves collaborating with schools to create
environments, lessons, and experiences that are inclusive, respectful, and
accessible for all learners.
Self-Determination & Disability
Politics
AXIS: Professional Development on
Disability and Non-Coercive Practices
http://www.normemma.com/
Website of activists Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift. Excellent source for
articles related to inclusive education, inclusive communities, and
advocacy. Lots of great links here too.
Center on Human Policy
http://soeweb.syr.edu/thechp/
The Center on Human Policy (CHP) is a Syracuse University based policy,
research, and advocacy organization involved in the national movement to insure
the rights of people with disabilities. Since its founding, the Center has been
involved in the study and promotion of open settings (inclusive community
opportunities) for people with disabilities.
Disability is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/index.htm
A wonderful new
website that advocates for inclusion in schools and in the community; promotes
a “gentle rebellion against old attitudes and perceptions”; and “embraces a new
way of thinking”. The site includes
several great articles related to inclusive schooling (e.g., rationale,
strategies).
Stop Pity
http://www.stoppity.org/
A great site to learn about the latest in disability politics including legal
news related to people with disabilities.
TASH (formerly The Association for People
with Severe Handicaps)
http://www.tash.org/
Helpful site for those needing resources or seeking staff development
opportunities. TASH offers a yearly national conference and several
regional conferences.
Supporting the Families of
Students with Disabilities
Institute on Community Integration
The institute
believes that all persons with developmental and other disabilities should live
as valued members of local communities. They seek to make this possible through
improving the services and supports available to individuals with disabilities
and their families.
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
Family Village is
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 support them.
Family Voices, Kids As
Self Advocates Project
http://www.familyvoices.org/projects.htm
The KASA project
of Family Voices was established to promote and the lives of youth with
disabilities and chronic health conditions through peer empowerment and
advocacy.
PACER Center (Parent Advocacy
Coalition for Educational Rights)
http://www.pacer.org/
The mission of
PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of
children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the
concept of parents helping parents.
PEAK Parent Center
http://www.peakparent.org/index.asp
PEAK
is a statewide organization in Colorado that reaches out to parents of children
with disabilities. The website is
helpful for those across the country, however, as they offer recommendations
for books, websites, and other resources.
They also offer a national conference.