• Accelerated Learning .  Amazing facts about the brain.

• Dr. Daniel Amen   Dr. Amen is a psychiatrist specializing in brain disorders.  His research and use of brain spect imaging to assist in diagnosis and treatment are world renowned. Lots of great information about ADD.  His newest book is " Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the Six Types of Attention Deficit Disorder."

ADD Online Checklist

• Dana Brain Wave   Great site for information on brain diseases and brain disorders.

• Education Connection   Articles and resources of special interest to educators to learn about brain-based teaching methods, help students improve reading and writing skills, or explore the possibilities brain research provides.  Many excellent articles.

• Attention Deficit Disorder from About.com. All kinds of good information about ADD and ADHD.

• Reading and Language Disorders   Dyslexia and problems with phonological processing affect a good percentage of children who are learning to read. New tools and understanding from brain science offer some help.  

• Developmental Delay Resources :   A wonderful site with lots of links for additional information.

• Disorder Archive .  Promoting awareness of children's disorders -- everything from Asperger Syndrome to Williams Syndrome.  

• Health Library   Have questions about a particular medical condition, newborn care, parenting or handling a fever? The Health Library of The Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital offers over 4000 pages of medical and parenting advice.

• Sources for Books on Disk or Tape: 

              Nonprofit and government organizations:

              Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Inc. 
              800-221-4792 

    www.rfbd.org

              American Printing House for the Blind 

    www.aph.org

              Library of Congress
              National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 

    http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls

• WriteBrain Potential.   This powerful innovative handwriting program is a holistic alternative to Ritalin for ADD/ADHD, the learning disabled, special needs child, even the brain injured.  Recent research on the cerebellum, the "little brain" located at the base of the brain that coordinates movement, has found that it exerts far more influence on higher brain functions, such as "carrying out of willed actions and control of hostile impulses," than previously thought!  

• Dysgraphia.   When handwriting is a problem.

• How is a learning disability diagnosed?

• LD Resources .  Richard Wanderman's site has a VERY extensive list of links related to Learning Disabilities. You'll probably find about anything you need here.

• Carbohydrate Addicted Kids.   Surprising new information from Drs. Richard F. and Rachel F. Heller.  Does your child or teen grab food on the run?  Does it seem as if your youngster could live on pizza and fries while guzzling soda and juice?  He or she may have an insulin and blood-sugar imbalance.  Carbohydrate addicted kids may suffer from a chemical imbalance that can be the cause of weight gain, mood swings (sometimes extreme), hyperactivity, even learning and behavior problems. A quick test is to try a "high protein only diet" for a few days or a week.  If you see dramatic changes in your child, you'll know why!  We have FIRST-HAND experience with this issue and have seen the results!

• Dr. Doris Rapp.   She wrote, "Is This Your Child?: Allergies and Your Family."  Very interesting information about relationship of nutrition and behavior.

• Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation   BPKids.org  Bipolar Disorder looks different in children and adolescents than it does in adults. Children usually have an ongoing, continuous mood disturbance that is a mix of mania and depression. This rapid and severe cycling between moods produces chronic irritability and few clear periods of wellness between episodes. Excellent articles and information.  Great info regarding I.E.P.s.

• Kid Power   A huge site of links for special needs kids.  This site has an incredible amount of information.

• National Academy for Child Development (NACD) Many very interesting journal articles including the subjects of sensory stimulation, learning disabilities, autism, ADD, seizures, and many more.

• Special Child - an online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs from The Resource Foundation for Children with Challenges. The e-zine offers many categories of helpful articles. 

• ToughLove International

1-800-333-1069

Non-profit self-help support groups and programs for parents, kids, and communities.  The ToughLove Program is a loving solution for families that are being torn apart by unacceptable adolescent behavior.

• Colorado Rocky Mountain School

1493 County Road 106
Carbondale, CO  81623
303-442-7655

A very unique college preparatory boarding school utilizing an integrated curriculum, including challenging academics, outdoor adventure, and community service.  Tuition:  $24,000/yr. + fees.

• Eagle Rock School

P.O. Box 1770
2750 Notaiah Road
Estes Park, CO  80517
303-442-7655

School is a few miles outside of Estes Park, CO, not far from Rocky Mountain National Park.  It serves high school age students from throughout the U.S. who have previously been unsuccessful in school settings for a variety of reasons and may be at risk of dropping out, with maximum capacity of 96 students.  Stresses a balanced lifestyle, wilderness program, community and public service involvement.  Extensive application and interview process.  School is funded by the Honda Foundation and is tuition-free !

• Rimrock - Age 13 and older

1231 North 29th St.
Billings, MT  59101
406-248-3175
800-227-3953

Residential program for individuals with compulsive disorders, including alcohol and other drug addictions, including eating disorders.  Treatment generally lasts for 28 days, with three months of aftercare and continuing care services.

• Sanborn Western Camps - Ages 9-17

P.O. Box 167
Florissant, CO  80816
719-748-3341

Also Sanborn Junior - Ages 7-9

Program includes horsemanship, mountain climbing, backpacking, rafting, camping, arts and crafts, fossil digging, tennis, canoeing, swimming, astronomy, and nature exploration.  Cost: $2,350 per 5 week session.

• Shelterwood

Locations in Westminster, CO and Branson, MO
12550 Zuni St.
Westminster, CO  80234
303-254-9278

A Christian-based residential treatment facility with a purpose of providing counseling and support for teenagers and their families in a time of crisis.  On-site accredited school.  Cost approximately $3,600/mo.