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Resources about Disabilities

This page contains a variety of links categorized by the specific disability categories recognized in Missouri.

 
General Information Parent Center Hub All the materials found on the Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) Hub have been created and archived for Parent Centers around the country to help them provide support and services to the families they serve. The CPIR employs a user-centered process, gathering the perspectives of our experienced audience—Parent Center staff members and other experts—every step of the way, to create products and services that increase Parent Centers’ knowledge and capacity in specific domains.
DESE Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) special education page.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism Today Autism Today is now the world’s largest information and resource center all in one place for anyone affected by autism spectrum disorders. The site features top experts like Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Jed Baker, etc.  It also provides much needed support to millions of parents, caregivers, para-professionals, therapists, educators, community members and those on the autism spectrum. through books, CD’s, online education, audio seminars, tele-seminars, webinars, on site conferences and workshops and an interactive membership based community for blogs, podcasts and forums. 
Center for the Study of Autism The Autism Research Institute works to support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education.
National Autism Association The mission of the National Autism Association is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.
Resources/Bibliography A list of books and articles pertaining to autism spectrum disorders.
Hearing Impairment/Deafness and Visual Impairment/Blindness  American Council for the Blind The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. ACB offers a wide variety of resources, programs and services to help people who are blind or visually impaired.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports research in the normal and disordered processes of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language.
Signing Savvy Signing Savvy is a sign language dictionary containing several thousand high resolution videos of American Sign Language (ASL) signs, fingerspelled words, and other common signs used within the United States and Canada.
Emotional Disturbance/Other Health Impairment Conduct Disorders A resource for information on child behavior disorders.
Genetic Disorders Resource A multimedia guide to genetic disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health Offers basic information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research on anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD and more.
Neurological and Immune Disorders UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the center of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science.
Learning Disabilities LD Online All about learning disabilities and ADHD.
Learning Disabilities @ Kids Health Advice on children's health, behavior and growth.  Information on learning disabilities, dyslexia and ADHD.
Learning Disabilities-Diagnosis Information for parents about diagnosing learning disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America Here you will find a wealth of information on understanding learning disabilities, negotiating the special education process, and helping your child and yourself.
Intellectual Disability American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities   The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What is an Intellectual Disability?   Information about intellectual disabilities, signs and diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and tips for parents and teachers.
Multiple Disabilities / Orthopedic Impairment Aruma Different types of sensory disabilities affect one or more senses; sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste or spatial awareness.
Special Education Guide Information on a student whose special needs are categorized under multiple disabilities requires coinciding adaptions for more than one disability. 
Project Ideal Orthopedic impairments and their effect of learning.
Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury-Centers for Disease Control Traumatic Brain Injury in children and related health conditions.
Traumatic Brain Injury-Mayo Clinic TBI symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Parent Center Hub - TBI Information on Traumatic Brain Injury and resources for parents and caregivers.
Young Child with a Developmental Delay (YCDD) Developmental Delay What you need to know about developmental delays, developmental milestones and the areas in which developmental delays occur.
NYU Langone Health The types of developmental delays.
A to Z: Developmental Delay KidsHealth Library is a health resource center for parents and children.

 

Contact Rachael Greenamyer, Kirbyville District Special Services Coordinator

Kirbyville Elementary School

4278 E. State Hwy 76

Kirbyville, MO 65679

417-334-2757

 


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