Helpful links for parents

Facebook local group

https://facebook.com/events/s/south-austin-tx-autism-parent-/879111992487419/?ti=icl

National page

https://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/find-a-support-group/

What is Autism 

https://www.icdl.com/parents/about-autism?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2eTpoJnG6wIVENbACh2QuA8iEAAYASAAEgKs5vD_BwE 

Treatment 

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/autism/conditioninfo/treatments

Characteristics

https://www.medicinenet.com/autism_symptoms_and_signs/symptoms.htm

A comprehensive resource, support, and community outreach site for families of children with autism: autismspeaks.org

Facebook local group

https://m.facebook.com/cerebralpalsysupportgroup/ 

National page

https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/support-groups/

What is Cerebral Palsy 

https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/

Treatment 

https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/treatment/

Characteristics

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20353999

Cerebral Palsy (CP) informational guide regarding diagnosis, types of CP, treatment options, community resources, legal resources: cerebralpalsyguide.com

 Facebook local group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416766441871886/?ref=share 

National page

https://www.clapa.com/support/

What is Cleft Lip/Palate 

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/cleftlip.html

Treatment 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cleft-lip-and-palate/treatment/#:~:text=A%20cleft%20is%20usually%20treated,at%20an%20NHS%20cleft%20centre.

Characteristics

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cleft-palate/symptoms-causes/syc-20370985

Defines the types of cleft lip and palate, feeding protocols, and care & treatment plans from the cleft/craniofacial specialists: Information at Healthy Children.org

 Facebook local group

https://m.facebook.com/groups/142484949745089/?view=group 

National page

https://www.ndss.org/lifespan/finding-support/

What is Down Syndrome

https://www.healthline.com/health/down-syndrome#treatment

Treatment 

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down/conditioninfo/treatments

Characteristics

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/down/conditioninfo/symptoms

A comprehensive resource, support and community outreach site for families of children with down syndrome. 

http://downsyndromeinfo.org/

 Facebook local group

https://m.facebook.com/ADHDCSTexasSupportGroup/ 

National page

https://add.org/adda-virtual-programs/

What is ADHD 

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd

Treatment 

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html

Characteristics

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/

A resource for families with children effected by ADHD including information, symptoms and research. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html

 Facebook local group

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2217476670/?view=group 

National page

https://spdsupport.org/resources/support-groups.shtml

What is Sensory Processing Disorder

https://familydoctor.org/condition/sensory-processing-disorder-spd/

Treatment 

https://www.additudemag.com/sensory-processing-disorder-treatment/#:~:text=Treating%20SPD%20with%20Therapy,day%2Dto%2Dday%20life.

Characteristics

https://www.webmd.com/children/sensory-processing-disorder#1

Information of what sensory processing disorder is and how to help a child with sensory processing disorder

 https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/

Support 

https://www.facebook.com/IntellectualDisabilitiesSupportGroup/ 

What is a Intellectual Disability

https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Intellectual-Disability/#:~:text=functions%20and%20structures.-,Developmental%20Disability,before%2022%20years%20of%20age 

Treatment 

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589942540&section=Treatment 

Characteristics

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589942540&section=Signs_and_Symptoms  

What is a Learning disability

https://www.mencap.org.uk/learning-disability-explained/what-learning-disability#:~:text=A%20learning%20disability%20is%20a,someone%20for%20their%20whole%20life. 

Treatment 

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Learning-Disabilities/#treatment 

Characteristics

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Learning-Disabilities/#about 

 Support 

https://homeschoolingwithdyslexia.com/dyslexia-support-groups/ 

What is Dyslexia

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia 

Treatment 

https://www.webmd.com/children/understanding-dyslexia-treatment#1 

Characteristics

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/symptoms/  

 What is Language Disorder

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935327&section=Overview 

Treatment 

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935327&section=Treatment 

Characteristics

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935327&section=Signs_and_Symptoms  

 What is Articulation Disorder

https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10750 

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935321&section=Overview 

Treatment 

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935321&section=Treatment 

Characteristics

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Speech-Sound-Disorders/#signs

 Support 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/441592592551251/ (not sure) 

What is Dysphasia 

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589934663&section=Overview 

Treatment 

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589934663&section=Treatment 

Characteristics

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589934663&section=Signs_and_Symptoms