Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Information on the most common mental health condition in America. Look under the Resources tab for self-tests on a variety of conditions such as Social Anxiety Disorder, OCD, and Panic Disorder.
Depression
Depression.org
Explore information about depression, treatment options and resources to assist individuals in overcoming such concerns. Information about how to help a loved one struggling with depression is also provided.
Suicide
Suicide Awareness: Voices of Education
Learn about suicide prevention, treatment and how to obtain support. Information includes warning signs, how to access crisis services, coping with loss following a suicide and ways to get involved with the organization to help others.
American Association of Suicidology
The American Association of Suicidology’s website provides a wealth of information regarding prevention, help lines and support groups.
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Association for Behavior Analysis International
Although this site is for practitioners, it does have a page that describes Behavior Analysis, with frequently asked questions about how to apply behavior change principles, especially with children with developmental disorders.
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)
A joint project of CHADD and the Centers for Disease Control, this organization is the portal for scientifically based research on AD/HD.
CHADD
(Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Information about Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and how it affects children and adults. See the Understanding ADD tab at the top of the homepage.
National Resource Center on AD/HD
A joint project of CHADD and the Centers for Disease Control, this organization is the portal for scientifically based research on AD/HD.
Autism
Autism Society of America
The Autism Society of America is part of an international support network that serves individuals on the autism spectrum, their family members, and the professionals who serve them.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is an advocacy group that promotes expanded services to autistic children and their families, as well as advancing research in the field of autism.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
The CARD Center at the University of South Florida provides training and consultation on autism for families, educators and professionals throughout West Central Florida.
Autism Research Institute
Founded over 40 years ago, this site offers research that explores the possible link between environmental triggers and the alarming increase in the prevalence of autism. There are many FAQs, as well as editorials and links to providers who follow the Defeat Autism Now method of treatment.
National Autism Association
As a member of the Autism Collaboration, this site provides information on nutritional approaches to the treatment of autism. Also included is information about their autism safety initiative called Found.
College and Career Guidance
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Young adults or individuals who are seeking a change in their career path, will find the projections from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook to help individuals find their path in life.
Self-Directed Search
This resource is an interactive assessment tool for students, professionals, and veterans seeking college majors, leisure activities, or career guidance.
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association
Homepage of the Learning Disabilities Association of America. There are pages for parents and teachers, as well as for adults with learning disabilities.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
This site includes excellent content on the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, both of which govern accommodations that are appropriate in educational and work settings. A variety of downloadable checklists that can be useful in identifying learning disabilities and organizing relevant documents for use in school meetings are found here. Also included is information on assistive technology.
LD Online
Learning Disabilities and AD/HD are featured on this site. Information on how inclusion is affecting special education services is provided. There are many topics featured, including multimedia resources.
Resource for Children, Adolescents, and Their Families
Effective Child Therapy
This comprehensive website provides mental health information regarding symptoms and disorders that present in children and adolescents. It also provides information regarding evidence-based treatments for these concerns. Evidence-based treatments are treatments that have scientific evidence demonstrating their effectiveness.
The California Evidence Based Clearing House for Child Welfare
It also provide good parenting tips and child management strategies and opportunity for parents also to pursue various forms of training to manage difficult to manage children and to address their own issues as well.