Resources for Parents and Professionals
Autism Links
Association for Science in Autism Treatment
Provides information about Autism, treatment, conferences and media resources.
Autism Society of America
General information site with links to causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and research. It includes information about living with autism, getting involved, research and news for individuals on the spectrum, family members, professionals and advocates. Publications are available as free downloads. This site has an online resource data base and links to find resources for local chapters and events.
Autism Speaks
This website is dedicated to increasing awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments of Autism.
Interactive Autism Network (IAN)
The IAN community is an online environment designed to act as a library meeting place where everyone concerned with Autism can learn more about Autism research. It has information regarding research, therapies, treatments and behavior.
National Autism Center
Provides comprehensive information and resource materials for anyone interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorders. It includes an online library and advocates for evidence-based treatment approaches.
National Institutes of Health Autism Research Network
This is a site that covers a wide array of information regarding causes, symptoms, signs and tests, as well as treatment.
Government Affiliates
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES-VR)
Offers access to a full range of employment and independent living services that may be needed by persons with disabilities through their lives. Services include: transition services for students with disabilities from school to adult services, vocational rehabilitation services for working-aged individuals with disabilities and independent living services for people with disabilities of all ages.
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Information on a variety of diagnoses can be accessed through an A to Z index or "search". The ASD Homepage provides informational links for families, individuals, health care professionals, educators, medical and policy makers. It also offers information on facts, screening/diagnosis, treatment, data/statistics, research, articles, free materials and popular links.
National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Provides factual information on various disabilities. Includes information on screening/diagnosing, treatment options, data and statistics and current research.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Provides mental health information for a variety of diagnoses. The site provides "quick links" information on various disorders, signs and symptoms, treatments, clinical trials and more.
New York State Education Department
This website provides information regarding the NYS Department of Education for parents, teachers, administrators, licensed professionals and the public. Information regarding disabilities and education can be accessed through "search".
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Information on topics important to individuals and families, like eligibility, finding the right supports and services and staying healthy.
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Provides general information regarding signs and symptoms, screening and diagnosis, treatments, causes, risk factors, research and clinical trials. Also includes links to publications and organizations.
Parent Resource Links
The American Occupational Therapy Association
The national organization for occupational therapy. This website contains valuable information for consumers and therapists.
Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York
Development Disabilities Alliance of Western New York has a guide to services as well as a Recreation and Leisure Services Directory.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
NBCOT represents occupational therapy practitioners by providing testing and certifications for occupational therapists.
National Seating and Mobility
Provides durable medical equipment such as power and manual wheelchairs, custom seating and positioning systems, standing wheelchairs and devices, secure sleep systems and bathing and toileting systems.
Performance Health Medical Equipment
Full line of medical and therapeutic equipment.
Physical Disability Resources
Buffalo Wheelchair
This company provides medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and durable medical equipment.
Dove Medical
This company provides medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and durable medical equipment.
United Access
This is a great resource for someone who is looking for mobility, whether it's a scooter, wheelchair or van conversion.
Recreation Resources
Clarence Adaptive Learn to Swim Program
Clarence Learn to Swim offers several programs for children and their families. Two of their programs are specifically geared towards children with special needs and significant medical conditions.
Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY Recreation Guide
This is a guide to Western New York recreation options, programs and camps for people with disabilities. It has a variety of information including location, ages and prices.
Find Your Niche Recreation Program
Town of Hamburg Recreation Program for children with Autism, PDD or Asperger's Syndrome. You do not need to be a resident to participate. For more information, call (716) 646-5145.
Monthly Sensory Friendly Films at AMC
Offers families affected with a developmental disability an opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The local theater offering these films is AMC Maple Ridge 8, 4276 Maple Road, Amherst, NY 14226.
SABAH
Spirited Athletes Bold At Heart's mission is to challenge individuals with special needs and volunteer partners to experience the success, pride, freedom and joy of therapeutic ice-skating while achieving personal growth.
Special Needs Bowling Leagues
A league for any age special needs individuals on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. For more information, call (716) 773-0062.