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Each month School Psychologist Files will offer awards to 2 deserving websites that promote understanding and support for persons with disabilities, families, or those that work with individuals with disabilities. This is way of saying thank you to the makers of those sites and a way to acknowledge quality sites that parents can trust.

If you want to recommend a site for this award please submit to: Erin@schoolpsychologistfiles.com


April '08 Award Winnners

Intervention Central
Intervention Central is great resource for anyone looking for positive interventions in a variety of areas, including behaviors, academics, organization, and more. There is so much data and advice, it's almost overwhelming. Check out this website for support!

Wrong Planet
The online resource and community for those with Asperger's Syndrome. "Wrong Planet is the web community designed for individuals (and parents of those) with Asperger's Syndrome, Atuism, ADHD, and other PDDs." They have the largest discussion forum I have seen on this topic. They have great articles and chats. Most importantly, it provides people information about Asperger's Syndrome from people who have this diagnosis.

February '08 Award Winnners

Bridges4kids
Bridges4kids ("Building Partnerships Between Families, Schools, and Communities") It is dedicated to helping provide positive special education resources for parents and schools.

LD Online
This website provides a plethora of information and articles on Learning Disabilities and ADHD. It is very current and has information for educators, parents, and kids!.

January '08 Award Winnners

Autism Link
This is a great resource for parents to connect regarding Autism. There is a large database of resources from various states, a mentor program, message boards, and a variety of other useful information. This is a great resource for Autism and is highly recommended!

NASP Online
The National Association of School Psychologists is the first place many School Psychologists head to when researching information. It provides resources on a variety of topics pertinent to school psychologists including ethical issues, updated research, and position statements.

December '07 Award Winnners

Parents Helping Parents
This website "provides education and skills training, information, guidance, and peer support for families with the unexpected diagnosis of and ongoing impact of childhood disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual, learning or physical disabilities and special health care needs."  It is an excellent resource for parents looking for advocation or support.


ADHDNews.com
This website is a great resource for anyone looking for more information and support on ADHD.  It presents general information, articles, and web sites on ADHD.  One of the best parts of the site, is an active and helpful message board.


November '07 Award Winnners

Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support
This website is a useful resource for anyone with Asperger Syndrome, their parents, and teachers. It has general information, as well as strategies and resources. Additionally, there are message boards to offer support. This site has a lot of valuable information!


Wrightslaw
This website is a great resource for parents or professionals looking to understand special education law. Interpretations of several aspects of IDEIA 2004 are available. This website makes it easier to stay up to date with changes. It simplifies some of the content and explains laws for those involved with Special Education.