Resources for High Incident Disabilities
High incident disabilities can be communication, emotional, mental or behavioral disorders. Disabilities associated with high incident disabilities are: learning disabilities (LD), Cognitive Impairment (CI), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Emotional Impairment (EI), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Listed below are helpful resources for all aspects of high incident disabilities:
Learning Disabilities (LD)
The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the one in five children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. http://www.ncld.org/
Cognitive Impairment (CI)
ATSTAR (Assistive Technology: Strategies, Tools, Accommodations & Resources) is an online curriculum designed to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by helping teachers learn to use assistive technology in the classroom. https://www.atstar.org
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt [Section 501(c)(3)] organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. http://www.chadd.org/
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The goal of ASDF is to support children with an autism spectrum disorder by providing information, education and financial assistance to their families and relevant community service organizations. http://www.myasdf.org/site/
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Emotional Impairment (EI)
Michigan Alliance for Families is a statewide resource to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children’s education. We help facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities. http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/
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