Remember to evaluate the Internet sources for relevancy and scholarship. What is the date of publication? Is the information from a refereed or a nonrefereed journal? (In a refereed journal, articles are reviewed by a panel of experts in the field and must follow specific research guidelines.) Does the author present information from a personal point of view and/or a variety of points of view? Is the information accurate, unbiased, and evidence-based? Does the source add to your knowledge base?

http://www.aap.org/topics.html - The American Academy of Pediatrics provides information on various topics discussed in Chapter 3.

http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/index.html - The Children's Disabilities Information Web site provides information about many kinds of neurological based behavior and other special needs.

http://www.explosivekids.org/ - The Foundation for Children with Behavioral Challenges is a nonprofit organization that provides education and support to caregivers for helping children who struggle with social, emotional and behavioral challenges.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ - The National Institute of Mental Health Web site provides information about many kinds of neurological based behavior and other special needs.

SID
http://www.kid-power.org/sid.html - Kid-Power is a support and educational Web site for individuals and families living with cerebral palsy, sensory integration dysfunction, and other disabilities.

http://www.sinetwork.org/ - The Kid Foundation's SPD Network has resources for the Sensory Processing Disorder Community.

http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/sensory_integration/index.html - This link on the Children's Disabilities Information Web site provides information about Sensory Integration Dysfunction.

ADHD
http://www.adda-sr.org/ - The Attention Deficit Disorder Association provides information about ADD including classroom management.

http://www.chadd.org - The Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Web site provides resources to parents and educators working with individuals who have ADHD.

ODD
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/72.htm - This link of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information on ODD.

Bipolar
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home - The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance provides resources for people living with mood disorders.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipolardisorder.html - Medline Plus is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

LD
http://www.ldanatl.org/ - The Learning Disabilities of America Web site provides information about various Learning Disabilities.

http://www.ncld.org/ - The National Center for Learning Disabilities Web site provides information about various Learning Disabilities.

ASD
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer - The Autism Society of America promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.

http://www.autism.org/ - The Center for the Study of Autism provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions

http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/ - The National Autism Association educates and empowers families affected by autism and other neurological disorders, while advocating on behalf of those who cannot fight for their own rights.

FASD
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fas/ - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) has information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome on this link.

http://www.come-over.to/FAS/IOMsummary.htm - The Institute of Medicine, National Academy Press in Washington, D.C. provides a summary on the diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

http://www.nofas.org/ - The National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/specedu/fas/pdf/intro.pdf - Manitoba Education published this PDF file called Toward Inclusion: Tapping Hidden Strengths (Planning for Students Who Are Alcohol-Affected). (2001). Paula Cook was on the editorial team for the document.

Rage
http://www.co-brass.com/articles_rage.htm - Bend Redmond Asperger Syndrome Support (BRASS) was started by three mothers who felt the need to meet with others who were familiar with Aspeger Syndrome. Its name is from two home towns (Bend and Redmond, Oregon) of these three founders. It is designed to aid individuals and families with Asperger Syndrome. This link references articles about rage.

http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/rage_overview.htm - This link on the Tourette Syndrome Plus Web site describes rage attacks.