Print Resources

• Print resources on specific topics may be found by searching the Online Catalog for books.
• Example search terms:
  • Asperger's syndrome
  • Autism
  • Down syndrome
• ~ eBooks from Gale Virtual Reference Library

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~ Search examples: autism, cerebral palsy

~ Search examples: diabetes, asthma, deafness

~ Search examples: autism

~ Reference, magazine, and newspaper articles.

Sample articles: Down's Syndrome | Cerebral Palsy

Internet Resources

Special Education -- General

• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities ~ Click Search for Info or A-Z Topics for information.
• Special Education Categories ~ Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) information, research, resources, and best practices on the following program areas: autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairments, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, learning disabilities, and much more.
• Special Education Resources for Parents ~ Articles from the Illinois State Board of Education regarding students with special needs and educational accomodations.
• Special Education Resources for Teachers ~ Articles from the Illinois State Board of Education regarding students with special needs and educational accomodations.

Asperger's Syndrome

• Asperger's Syndrome ~ Information from the Yale University Developmental Disabilities Clinic
• WrongPlanet ~ "The online resource and community for those with Asperger's Syndrome."

Autism

• The Autism Research Institute ~ "The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism."
• The Autism Society of America ~ "ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact."

Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities

• EBD/PBIS Network ~ The EBD/PBIS Network builds capacity of schools, families and communities to promote social and academic success of all students, including those with emotional/behavioral and other disabilities.

Cerebral Palsy

• Cerebral Palsy ~ Information from the NYU School of Medicine and Patient Care
• Tutorial for Cerebral Palsy ~ Information from the University of Virginia Children's Hospital

English Language Learners

• English Language Learner Resources ~ from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Everything ESL ~ An English Language Learner resource website created by experienced ELL/ESL teachers.
• Resource Guide for Early Childhood Education/ELL ~ Click on parts 1, 2, or 3 for information on ELL in the early childhood classroom. From the U.S. Department of Education.

Gifted Education

• Illinois Association for Gifted Children ~ "An organization of parents, educators, and others committed to the education and development of children with diverse gifts and talents."

Health Issues -- Diabetes, Asthma, Arthritis

• National Institutes of Health ~ Health information from the NIH, a U.S. government agency

Hearing Impairments

• Project Reach ~ Project Reach provides technical assistance, information, and training to address the early intervention, special education, related services, and transitional services needs of children with deaf-blindness and enhance state capacity to improve services and outcomes for children and their families.
• Illinois Service Resource Center ~ The Illinois Service Resource Center is the coordination center for a wide variety of services tailored specifically for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and exhibit behavioral, emotional or mental health challenges. These services are available for Illinois students, parents and professionals.

Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities

• Special Education Resources for Parents ~ Articles from the Illinois State Board of Education regarding students with special needs and educational accomodations.
• Special Education Resources for Teachers ~ Articles from the Illinois State Board of Education regarding students with special needs and educational accomodations.

Vision Impairments

• Project Reach ~ Project Reach provides technical assistance, information, and training to address the early intervention, special education, related services, and transitional services needs of children with deaf-blindness and enhance state capacity to improve services and outcomes for children and their families.

N. Mellendorf, Librarian. Maine South High School Library Resource Center. Created: 4/5/07 Last update: 2/15/08