Developmental Psychology (Child/Adolescent) 

 

 

Asperger and Autism Information

http://www.asperger.org

Find local resources, information about these conditions, a newsletter archive, and more.

 

Autism Society of America

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_home

Resources related to diagnosis, living with autism, research, treatment options, etc.

 

Autism Speaks

http://www.autismspeaks.org

Autism Speaks is "dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder."

 

Child and Family WebGuide

http://www.cfw.tufts.edu

"The WebGuide is a directory that evaluates, describes and provides links to hundreds of sites containing child development research and practical advice."

 

Child Development Institute

http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/

Information about parenting, child development, child psychology, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and dyslexia. A resource directory is also accessible.

 

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

http://www.chadd.org

Research studies, frequently asked questions, myth and misunderstandings, tips and resources, and resources for additional help and support.

 

If You Are Concerned About Your Child's Gender Behaviors: A Guide for Parents

http://tinyurl.com/64zmff

A question and answer guide for parents prepared by the Children's National Medical Center. Provides information and additional resources concerning gender variance.

 

International Dyslexia Association

http://www.interdys.org

Discussion forums, fact sheets on dyslexia and related language-based learning differences, research articles, and provider locator are among some of the resources that can be found here.

 

LD Online

http://www.ldonline.org

Focuses on learning disabilities and ADHD. Get the basics about learning problems, in addition to questions and answers, videos, expert advice, and forums.

 

Learning Disabilities Association of America

http://www.ldanatl.org

A wealth of information is arranged according to audience type (parent, teacher, adult, or professional). Find overviews, resources, tips, and guidelines.

 

Psychology Today Parenting Center

http://psychologytoday.com/topics/parenting.html

Articles, information about disorders, and self-tests.

 

School Psychologist Files

http://www.schoolpsychologistfiles.com

"Special education resources, information, and relevant links for anyone looking for information related to school psychology or special education."

 

Speechville Express

http://www.speech-express.com

Information about language development in children. "Language disorders and communication impairments included are apraxia, stuttering, pervasive developmental disorder, dysarthria, and aphasia, among others."

 

 

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