Special Needs Children - Other Health Impairments


	Womans-Corner Articles and Information for Working Women and Family Special Needs Children Other Health Impairments Source: The National Network for Child Care General Information \| Links, Other Resources Programming Resource \| Research General Information Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / Publisher: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (2003 (rev)) Description: Learn more about Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder from this detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. Also available in PDF. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) / Publisher: FocusOnKidsHealth.com Description: This article describes the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children. Behavioral, nutritional, and medication treatments are discussed. (PDF) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (PDF) / Publisher: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (2003 (rev)) Description: Learn more about Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder from this detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. This is a 49-page PDF file. Also available in HTML. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information about children with ADHD. Topics covered include what is AD/HD, how common is it, signs of AD/HD, treatment, school, tips for parents, tips for teachers, resources and organizations. Also available in PDF and in Spanish as Desorden Deficitario de la AtenciÃ³n. (PDF) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (PDF) / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information about children with ADHD. Topics covered include what is AD/HD, how common is it, signs of AD/HD, treatment, school, tips for parents, tips for teachers, resources and organizations. Also available in HTML and in Spanish as Desorden Deficitario de la AtenciÃ³n. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) / Publisher: National Mental Health Association Description: This fact sheet describes some typical signs of ADHD. It also offers information about common concerns such as treatment for ADHD, what parents and caregivers can do, and how ADHD affects children socially and otherwise. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Briefing Paper / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (April 2002) Description: This NICHCY Briefing Paper is written to help parents, teachers, and others interested in AD/HD know what to look for, what to do, and how to get help. Also available in PDF and Spanish as Desorden Deficitario de la AtenciÃ³n: PublicaciÃ³n con InformaciÃ³n Detallada. (PDF) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Briefing Paper (PDF) / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (April 2002) Description: This NICHCY Briefing Paper is written to help parents, teachers, and others interested in AD/HD know what to look for, what to do, and how to get help. Also available in HTML and Spanish as Desorden Deficitario de la AtenciÃ³n: PublicaciÃ³n con InformaciÃ³n Detallada. Autism / Publisher: National Mental Health Association Description: This fact sheet describes signs of autism in children and offers information about treatment, the effects on the family, and where to get more information. Children Who Can / Publisher: Ameican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2003) Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this article for parents and teachers to help recognize a child that may be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Often times, a child that comes across as misbehaving or defiant may in all actuality be suffering from ADHD. Discovering Fragile X Syndrome: Family Experiences and Perceptions / Publisher: FPG Child Development Institute- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003) Description: This FPG Web site provides the reader with information regarding Fragile X Syndrome, a genectic disorder that commonly shows up in males more often then females, and causes mental retardation or developmental disabilites. Early Childhood Guided Tour: Promoting Language and Literacy Among Young Students with Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood Classrooms / Publisher: National Center to Improve Practice (1998) Description: The National Center to Improve Practice has hosted this guided tour through two teachers classrooms that work with disabled children. This site will help professionals and educators to better develop cirriculum that caters to children with disabilties. Epilepsy / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about epilepsy in children. Included are a definition of epilepsy, incidence of occurance, characteristics, educational implications, resources, and organizations. Also available in PDF and in Spanish as La Epilepsia. (PDF) Epilepsy (PDF) / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about epilepsy in children. Included are a definition of epilepsy, incidence of occurance, characteristics, educational implications, resources, and organizations. Also available in HTML and in Spanish as La Epilepsia. LOS NIÃOS QUE NO PUEDEN PRESTAR ATENCION/ADHD / Publisher: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2003) Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this article for parents and teachers to help recognize a child that may be suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Often times, a child that comes across as misbehaving or defiant may in all actuality be suffering from ADHD. National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center / Description: The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The mission is to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth through five) and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate, and family-centered supports and services. Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer / Publisher: University of Wisconsin Medical School Description: The purpose of this Web site is to address the needs of survivors of childhood cancer and their families. It provides information on insurance and financial issues, health concerns, school and job issues, and a listing of other resources. A support and inspiration section called "Kids with Courage" is also included. Pervasive Developmental Disorders / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (1998) Description: This briefing paper addresses the growing concern about, and interest in, Pervasive Development Disorder (PPD). It defines the five disorders that fall under the PPD category: Autistic Disorder, Rett's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or PDDNOS. This publication is designed to answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding PDD and to provide concerned individuals with other resources for information and support. Also available in PDF. (PDF) Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDF) / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (1998) Description: This briefing paper addresses the growing concern about, and interest in, Pervasive Development Disorder (PPD). It defines the five disorders that fall under the PPD category: Autistic Disorder, Rett's Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or PDDNOS. This publication is designed to answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding PDD and to provide concerned individuals with other resources for information and support. Also available in HTML. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Publisher: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2003) Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this piece on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for parents with children that may be suffering from PTSD. Just as adults may experience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder after a traumatic event, so might a child. This piece includes symptoms to look for in identifying PTSD as a possible problem, and options for parents with a child that is diagnosed. Help is available. Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about severe and/or multiple disabilities. Included are a definition, incidence of occurance, characteristics, medical implications, educational implications, resources, and organizations. Also available in PDF. (PDF) Severe and/or Multiple Disabilities (PDF) / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information for those wanting to learn more about severe and/or multiple disabilities. Included are a definition, incidence of occurance, characteristics, medical implications, educational implications, resources, and organizations. Also available in HTML. Sickle Cell Information Center / Publisher: The Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Grady Health System, Emory University School of Medicine, The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia Inc., Morehouse School of Medicine Description: This Web site was developed for sickle cell patients and anyone who wants to learn more about sickle cell disease. It contains a collection of resources for patients, families and professionals including links to further resources. The Child With a Long-Term Illness / Publisher: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2003) Description: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has provided this article to discuss the difficulties that parents and children may face when a child has a long-term illness. Traumatic Brain Injury / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information for parents and teachers who are interested in learning more about traumatic brain injury (TBI). Included are a definition of TBI, frequency of occurance, signs, tips for teachers and parents, resources, and organizations. Also available in PDF and in Spanish as LesiÃ³n Cerebral TraumÃ¡tica. (PDF) Traumatic Brain Injury (PDF) / Publisher: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) (December 2001) Description: This fact sheet provides information for parents and teachers who are interested in learning more about traumatic brain injury (TBI). Included are a definition of TBI, frequency of occurance, signs, tips for teachers and parents, resources, and organizations. Also available in HTML and in Spanish as LesiÃ³n Cerebral TraumÃ¡tica. Links, Other Resources Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America / Description: This Web site provides facts and figures on allergies and asthma, answer fact sheets on several topics, information on childhood asthma, the pollen count in your area, in addition much more information about allergies and asthma. Birth Defects / Publisher: Centers for Disease Control - National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Description: This Web page has information about birth defect prevention, having a healthy pregnancy, and research on birth defects. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) / Description: This website provides information on ADHD in children and adults. The site includes research studies, information about public policy, education, and a place to chat with others about ADHD. Genetic and Rare Conditions Site / Publisher: University of Kansas Medical Center Description: This Web site provides an alphabetical listing of rare and genetic diseases. For each disease a listing of resources such as books and other related Web sites is provided. National Attention Deficit Disorder Association / Description: This website provides articles, personal stories, interviews with ADD professionals, book reviews, and links to other ADD-related sites. Programming Resource Attention Deficit Disorder / Author: May, Gretchen Publisher: University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension. (1993) Description: This fact sheet discusses characteristics that may be displayed by a child with ADD and some ways of helping the child with ADD. Caring for Children With Special Needs: Allergies and Asthma / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet discusses allergies and asthma in children and provides strategies for including these children in group settings. The author has provided references for more information. Also available in PDF. Caring for Children With Special Needs: Chronic Illnesses / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet focuses on children with chronic illnesses like diabetes or cystic fibrosis that need some type of special care. The author has provided a list of things to keep in mind when caring for children with chronic illnesses and references for further information. Also available in PDF. Caring for Children With Special Needs: HIV and AIDS / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet for child care providers focuses on caring for children with HIV. Universal precautions and proper hygiene are discussed as ways to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious illnesses. The author provides references for additional information. Also available in PDF. Caring for Children With Special Needs: Seizure Disorders / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet defines different types of seizures that a child with epilepsy might experience. There are strategies for inclusion and references for additional information. Also available in PDF. Caring for Children with Special Needs: Allergies and Asthma (PDF) / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet discusses allergies and asthma in children and provides strategies for including these children in group settings. The author has provided references for more information. Also available in HTML. (PDF) Caring for Children with Special Needs: Chronic Illnesses (PDF) / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet focuses on children with chronic illnesses like diabetes or cystic fibrosis that need some type of special care. The author has provided a list of things to keep in mind when caring for children with chronic illnesses and references for further information. Also available in HTML. (PDF) Caring for Children with Special Needs: HIV and AIDS (PDF) / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet for child care providers focuses on caring for children with HIV. Universal precautions and proper hygiene are discussed as ways to reduce the risk of exposure to infectious illnesses. The author provides references for additional information. Also available in HTML. (PDF) Caring for Children with Special Needs: Seizure Disorders (PDF) / Author: Greenstein, Doreen Publisher: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (1998) Description: This fact sheet defines different types of seizures that a child with epilepsy might experience. There are strategies for inclusion and references for additional information. Also available in HTML. HIV/AIDS - What You Should Know / Author: Oesterreich, Lesia Publisher: Iowa State University Extension (1995) Description: This fact sheet for child care providers contains information that all providers need to be aware of relating to the HIV/AIDS. There is also information on universal precautions and steps to take in preventing the spread of blood-borne illnesses. National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center / Publisher: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Description: The National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center serves professionals who care for children, adolescents and families with HIV infection and AIDS. This Web site is intended to help in their mission of providing access to important research, information, and materials to these professionals. Research Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Publisher: Center for Disease Control Description: This Web page offers statistics regarding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Source: The National Network for Child Care: http://www.nncc.org/