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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The ADD-ADHD Family Support Network site gives an explanation of the disorder.
Attention Deficit Disorder in the UK
This site is an ADD archive with links to useful web pages. There are also 50 handy tips.
ADHD Oaasis
Good support site with free downloadable information sheets.
Asperger Syndrome Oaasis
Good support site with free downloadable information sheets.
Asperger Syndrome
Site run by Barb Kirby (USA), comprehensive site. The articles here are always good and the site is consistently and constantly updated.
Attachment disorder Oaasis
Good support site with free downloadable information sheets.
Behaviour in Schools: A Framework for Intervention

The New Outlooks Project looked at the whole range of issues affecting behaviour in schools.
The British Dyslexia Association
The BDA is the national organisation for dyslexia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Dyslexia Oaasis
Good support site with free downloadable information sheets.
The Can Do! website
Dedicated to helping all people develop a "can-do" attitude to life no matter what the obstacles.
DfEE Centre for Special Educational Needs
The Centre for Special Educational Needs is one of the sites from the National Grid for Learning.
The Dyslexia Institute
An informative site containing a factfile, and psychological assessment materials.
Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities and Literary Resource Site
Produced by a school in Vermont containing statistics, current research, practices, and resources.
Dyslexic.com
A wealth of software which is particularly suitable for use with dyslexic children (and adults) is reviewed.
Dyspraxia Oaasis
Good support site with free downloadable information sheets.
Hoagies Gifted Education Pages
Extensive US web site for the parents of gifted children.
The Gifted Pages
The Program for Gifted Learners (US) is designed to challenge gifted students.
Meldreth Manor
Introduces the school and its ethos and contains information on teaching.
The Mentors in Schools Network
Mentors in Schools is a pressure group advocating nationwide in-school mentoring.
The National Association for Gifted Children
The NAGC is a support organisation for gifted children and their families.
National Association for Special Educational Needs
NASEN is a organisation dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for learners of all abilities.
Resources for people with Learning Disabilities
Contains resources and links for the learning disabilities community.
The Senco Project
An electronic mailing list set up and used by Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators.
Special Needs Xplanatory
Contains pages of resources, information and ideas related to the support of learners with SEN.
Teens helping Teens
US Web site set up by teenagers with dyslexia for other teenagers with dyslexia.
Tourettes Syndrome Oaasis
Good support site with free downloadable information sheets.

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