Resource Library

The resources below are listed by disability or topic in alphabetical order. These are for informational purposes only and are not endorsed or recommended by NSPAC. We make no explicit or implied claims of value, accuracy, quality or benefit.

APRAXIA

Apraxia Kids

ARTHRITIS

Arthritis Foundation

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (AT) and ACC

American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Augmentative & Alternative Communication (ACC) information

Center for Communication Enhancement A clinic at Boston Children's Hospital in Waltham providing evaluation, consultative, and therapeutic services to a wide range of patients who experience communication disorders.

ASTHMA AND ALLERGY

Asthma and Allergy Foundation

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

AFAM Advocates for Autism in Massachusetts

Asperger/Autism Network - AANE

Autism Alliance of Metrowest

Autism Resource Center

Doug Floutie Jr. Foundation for Autism Helps families get access to services, lead active lifestyles, grow towards adult independence.

National Autism Association

The Arc of Massachusetts Advocacy of supports and services based in the community; great list of resources in the area.

CARDIAC CONDITIONS

Little Hearts of Massachusetts Parent Support Group

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

EdLaw project

Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)

Engaging Parents in Productive Partnerships, 2023

POLICY/GUIDANCE

IEP Standards: IRIS Center discussion of the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, 2017

US DOE: Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs, Updated November 2023

DOWN SYNDROME

Down Syndrome Program - Boston Children's Hospital

Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress

National Down Syndrome Society

Support for Students with Down Syndrome - College Programs, Support Services and Resources for Postsecondary Success

DYSLEXIA/SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY-Reading

Decoding Dyslexia - MA Grassroots movement driven by parents, educators and professional concerned with the limited access to research based interventions for dyslexia.

Dyslexia MA MA branch for International Dyslexia Organization

International Dyslexia Association

Learning Ally A non-profit dedicated to helping blind, visually impaired and dyslexic students succeed in education. Offers the world's largest collection of human-narrated audio textbooks and literature as well as solutions, support and community for parents, teachers and students.

Lexia Learning Using technology for learning

Wilson Language Training Evidence based, multisensory, structured reading and spelling curricula. Instructor certification can be verified by contacting Wilson Language.

Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity