LINKS I LOVE!

Links for Parents:

http://ableplay.org/   Toys for all children, especially those with special needs

http://afb.org/   American Foundation for the Blind

http://beyondplay.com/   Early Intervention Products for Young Children

http://www.creativestarlearning.co.uk/website Outdoor Learning

http://www.danzanes.com/ Dan Zanes website

http://dsfamilygroupqc.org/  The Up Side of Down Syndrome Quad Cities

http://www.earthplay.net/current/index.html Natural playscapes/ Outdoor Learning

http://epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Medical/treatment/diet/ - Information on the Ketogenic Diet

http://www.familyconnect.org/parentsitehome.asp A resource for parents of children with visual impairments

http://fragilex.org/html/home.shtml Information on Fragile X

http://www.greenschool.org/what/ unique learning

http://in-sync-child.com/ Growing an in-sync child

http://janbrett.com/ Books, games, coloring sheets

http://www.letkidsplay.com/ outdoor play for children with special needs

http://loveandlogic.com/ Resource and tips on discipline

http://lovingguidance.com/ Conscious Discipline- Dr. Becky Baily

http://modelmekids.com/ Video Modeling for social skills

http://www.naturalearning.org/index.htm Outdoor Learning/Natural Playscapes

http://nfb.org/nfb/Default.asp National Federation of the Blind

http://nktriders.org/ New Kingdom Trailriders- Horseback riding therapy

http://rivermusicexperience.org/ River Music Experience

http://sensorysmarts.com/ Information and resources for children with sensory processing issues

http://sign2me.com/index.php Sign Language resource

http://signwithme.com/ Simple sign language/ dictionary of signs

http://specialolympics.org/ Special Olympics web site

http://stanleygreenspan.com/ Floor Time

http://supersimplesongs.com/ songs, video clips and CD's for all children, but especially those just learning language.  Very simple concepts and simple songs.

http://teachmetotalk.com/ Information on language/communication for young children with or without special needs.

http://teachpreschool.org/  Simple Songs for Preschool CD 

http://thegraycenter.org/ Autism resources

http://theotherlion.blogspot.com/  This is a blog written by one of our teacher associates.  Information on Fragile X, sensory processing disorder and resources for parents with children who have special needs.

http://www.wonderbaby.org/ toys for children with visual impairments



Links for Teachers:
(some of the previous links for parents also appear here on links for teachers)

http://ablenetinc.com/  Assistive Technology/ Adapted equipment 

http://ableplay.org/ Toys for all children, especially those with special needs

http://afb.org/ American Foundation for the Blind

http://beyondplay.com/Early Intervention Products for Young Children

http://www.branchesatelier.com/ early childhood center (examples of wonderful documentation)

http://www.childcareland.com/ resources/printable for the early childhood classroom

http://consciousdiscipline.com/store/pc/home.asp Dr. Becky Baily  (see Loving Guidance below)

http://www.childrensgardennetwork.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.home/index.htm Designing classroom/school gardens

http://deborahjstewart.com/
Simple Songs for Preschool CD (Wonderful for all children, especially those struggling to learn language)

http://www.djinkers.com/ DJ Inkers clipart (I have only used the preschool file folder games from here.  They are very simple and work well with children who are just beginning to match, sort and catagorize.)

http://enablingdevices.com/catalog - Assistive Technology

http://www.dollartree.com/home.jsp Dollar Store

http://drjean.org/  Dr. Jean- songs, activities and CD's

http://epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Medical/treatment/diet/ - Information on the Ketogenic Diet

http://ericcarle.com/ The Official Eric Carle website

http://everymovecounts.net/ A sensory based approach to communication

http://gesellinstitute.org/ Child growth and development, pamphlets for families, information

http://hsbs-play.ning.com/ National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play

http://www.iowaaeyc.org/ Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children

http://idph.state.ia.us/hcci/ Healthy Child Care Iowa

http://janbrett.com/ Books, games, coloring sheets

http://loveandlogic.com/ Resource and tips on discipline

http://lovingguidance.com/ Conscious Discipline- Dr. Becky Baily

http://www.macaronisoup.com/ Miss Carol and friends! 

http://mayer-johnson.com/ Boardmaker and Boardmaker products

http://modelmekids.com/ Video Modeling for social skills

http://www.naeyc.org/ National Association for the Education of Young Children

http://nfb.org/nfb/Default.asp National Federation of the Blind

http://prekinders.com/  Resources for Pre-K teachers

http://projectapproach.org/ Resource and information on the Project Approach

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/index.jsp Scholastic Books

http://www.theseedsnetwork.com/index.php Resources for the early childhood teacher

http://sensorysmarts.com/ Information and resources for children with sensory processing issues

http://sign2me.com/index.php  Sign Language resource

http://signwithme.com/ Simple sign language/ dictionary of signs

http://specialolympics.org/ Special Olympics web site

http://stanleygreenspan.com/ Floortime model

http://supersimplesongs.com/ songs, video clips and CD's for all children, but especially those just learning language. Very simple concepts and simple songs.

http://thegraycenter.org/ Autism resources

http://www.theeducationcenter.com/tec/ Mailbox Magazine

http://tinsnips.org/ Special Education Resource

http://www.hwtears.com/ Handwriting without Tears- hands-on handwriting curriculum

http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/product/27918 PODD Communication System