Alternative Therapies

Therapeutic Riding

http://www.spirithorsetherapy.com/

Support Organizations

The Exceptional Parent Magazine
www.eparent.com

IRSC - Internet Resources for Special Children
www.irsc.org

L.A. Goal
www.lagoal.org

Learning Opportunities for Individuals with Special Challenges
www.devereuxpocono.org

Manny's Caring Hands
http://www.mannys-caringhands.org

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.nami.org

National Fragile X Foundation
http://nfxf.org

NICHCY Basic Tips for Parents: Your Child's Evaluation
http://www.nichcy.org/basicpar.htm

NICHCY Disability Condition Fact Sheets
http://www.nichcy.org/disabinf.htm#autism

NICHCY- Parenting a Child with Special Needs
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd20txt.htm

NICHCY Resources for Adults with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/otherpub/adttxt.htm

Special Needs Alliance
http://www.specialneedsalliance.com/

Special Needs Planners
http://www.specialneedsplanners.com/

The Autism Society of America is the oldest and largest grassroots organization within the autism community, with more than 200 chapters and serving over 20,000 individuals, families, professionals, and agencies. It is a leading source of education, information and referral about autism and has been the leader in advocacy and legislative initiatives for more than three decades. To learn more about the organization, visit its Web site at
www.autism-society.org

The Arc of the United States works to ensure that the over 7 million children and adults with mental retardation and related disabilities have the services and support they need to grow, develop and live in communities across the country. The Arc has over 140,000 members within approximately 1,000 state and local chapters nationwide. Information on how to support The Arc of the United States can be found at the organization’s Web site at www.thearc.org.

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the largest non-governmental supporter of Down syndrome research in the U.S., works to increase public awareness about Down syndrome and discover its underlying causes through research, education and advocacy. Information on how to support NDSS can be found on the organization’s Web site at www.ndss.org

NORD serves more than 25 million Americans affected by over 6,000 rare disorders. NORD provides patients and their families with easy to understand disease reports, peer networking, resource referrals, medication assistance program, technical assistance to new and established support groups, scientific research, and advocacy on legislative matters. Additional information on NORD can be found on the organization’s Web site at www.rarediseases.org

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on Cerebral Palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network  www.ucp.org The Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Inc. (HDSA) is a national non-profit voluntary health agency dedicated to finding  a cure for Huntington’s Disease. They provide vital support, information and educational services to improve the lives of those affected by HD,  offer resources and guidance for HD families through a national network of volunteer-based chapters and affiliates as well as through our HDSA Centers of Excellence for Family Services and promote and support research to find a cure for HD. www.hdsa.org

Other Children's Charities

http://www.dallasmargaritasociety.org/