helpful links
We are currently in the process of gathering links to helpful resources on the internet. If you have a resource that you think our families would benefit from, please e-mail it to info@empoweringirvine.org. (Thanks to all the organizations we copies links from :) )
The links below are for informational purposes. SE CAC and IUSD do not endorse or promote an organization. We simply hope to provide information to help parents be empowered for their children.
Resource Fair Guides
IUSD Special Education Helpers
Handy Hints for Parents at IEP Meetings
Special Education Program Staff Directory
Education of Special Ed. Students, Sept. 2006
General
Council for Exception Children - Special Education Links
Legislation
LEA Assurance Statement Jan. 2007
Autism
www.AutismSpeaks.org
Parent Support Group: http://www.forockids.org/4OCK%20SEEPAC.htm
Assembly Bill 88 - California's Mental Health Parity Law
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California Department of Managed Health Care search AB 88 info
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AB 88 Patient Advocate an informative guide to accessing the medical benefit services you are entitled to in California.
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ANOC - Autism News of Orange County and the Rest of the World
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Area Board Offices of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities
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Department of Developmental Services Autism info
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Kids Health "Sharing information about autism with children"
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Kids Quest How to share info about autism with children
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Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Search autism
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Learn the Signs Act Early Autism & child development information - a GREAT reference
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MedlinePlus Information about autism
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National Autistic Society of Great Brittan A must bookmark!
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National Institutes of Mental Health Autism information
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O.A.S.I.S. Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support Education & information
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Relate Now autism resources
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West Virginia Autism Training Center Links & resources
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Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Behavior and ABA information
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The Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior
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Conference Presentations: Doreen Granpeesheh PhD. What is AB?
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The Shape of Behavior Therapy clips online
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Citations for early intervention efficacy Bibliography in support of Early Intervention services
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Early childhood publications from the California Department of Education
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Early Start California's early intervention program through DDS
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See Regional Center links on this page
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2002 California Best Practice Recommendations from CDE & DDS
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Division TEACCH Treatment and education information
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Polyxo.com Teaching students with autism
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Schwab Learning Search their online topics
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Tin Snips Special Education resources for parents & professionals, a must bookmark!
Parenting Information & Resources
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Early Intervention/ Early Start Rights Chapters 11 & 12 (English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
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Rights Under the Lanterman Act You must visit this site and save this link if you have a child who has, or needs Regional Center Services!
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16 Tips for Getting Quality Regional Center Services... English
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16 Tips for Getting Quality Regional Center Services... Vietnamese
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Sensory Integration International The Ayres Clinic
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Behavior Management - Getting to the Bottom of Social Skills Deficits
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Finding Friends and Persuading People: Teaching the Skills of Social Interaction
Special Education Law & Advocacy Information
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CADRE For dispute resolution in special education
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IEP 4 U IEP's made easy
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Special Education info
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Put it in Writing Letter writing template bank
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Protection & Advocacy Special Education info & online publications
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Representing the Special Education Child: A Manual for the Attorney and Lay Advocate
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Child Development Institute Autism & communication info
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For OC Families/ For OC Parents