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Camp Connect 2008 A Summer program for children with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Sepectrum Disorders who demonstrate strong verbal skills. For Elementary Age Children July 7 to August 7 Mondays—Thursdays 9 am to 2 pm. And New This Year Salem Connect, Conway Connect & Dover Connect.
“Sense”-sational Summer Camp Kidz Play Pediatric Therapy Centers "Sense"-sational summer camp is a special camp designed for children with Sensory Processing Disorders, High Functioning Autism, Attention Deficit Disorders,as well as learning challenges.
Time to play: Drop off Respite Program EASTER SEALS THE FAMILY PLACE: This program is designed to offer a safe, nurturing and fun place for children to come when parents and caregivers need to be away for short periods of time.
The New Hampshire Task Force on Autism Assessment & Interventions, Download in pdf format (809KB), Document is 69 pages
New Hampshire Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities It is the intent of these rules, adopted by the State Board of Education, to ensure that children with disabilities are provided with a free, appropriate,public education pursuant to 34 CFR 300
New Hampshire Education Law (NHEdLaw) Resources for Parents, Educators & Professionals
Social Security Disability & SSI Disability Claims "Disability" according to the SSA (Social Security Administration) and under the federal Social Security Disability Act, means the "inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physician or mental impairment which can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months or result in death."
The Parent Information Center (PIC) The Parent Information Center is a recognized leader in building strong family/school partnerships. PIC provides information, support, and educational programs for parents, family members, educators, and the community.
NH Department of Education Serving New Hampshire's Educational Community
National Home Education Network Homeschooling a child with "special needs" often brings on confusion for parents. This section of the NHEN website will provide resources for assisting parents as they figure out what they can do to best help their own child.
Easter Seals NH Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
Easter Seals NH, The Family Place Offices in Dover, NH & Raymond, NH Our highly-skilled staff have years of professional experience working withand helping families to support the developmental and behavioral health needs of children ranging from birth through adolescence...
Autism Respite Resource Outreach (ARRO) Autism Respite Resource Outreach (ARRO) provides quality in-home care for children with Autism. ARRO is a parent-founded, non-profit organization designed to meet the urgent need for trained, reliable caregivers to support children with Autism and their families.
NH Special Education Director Contact List List of ALL New Hampshire school district Special Education Directors; School Address, phone numbers and email addresses
New Hampshire Family-Centered Early Supports and Services Program Directory December 2006. Directory of all 10 Area Agencies with phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, web site links. Packed with INFO!!
New Hampshire Area Agency System for Developmental Services In New Hampshire, family-centered early supports and services are administered by 10 regional area agencies. A parent or anyone who is concerned about an infant's or toddler's development may make a referral to family-centered early support and services. Family-centered early supports and services are an array of resources for infants and toddlers, birth through age two, who live in New Hampshire and who have a diagnosed established condition that has a high probability of resulting in develpmental delay, are experiencing developmental delays, or are at risk for substantial developmental delays if early supports and services are not provided. In New Hampshire, family-centered early supports and services are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Division of Developmental Services.
Asperger's Association of New England, NH Chapter Our goal is to foster awareness, provide education and resources, and create a supportive network across the State of NH.
Forward Motion Coaching Career Development Coaching for Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome: Whether you are transitioning from school to work, looking for the right career, need help with interviewing skills or facing challenges in your current job, coaching helps you achieve your goals. Individuals age 17 and up receive personalized attention and step-by-step action plans. Sessions take place in Wellesley and Worcester , MA .
Autism Odyssey Autism Odyssey is a consulting service that provides advocacy, intervention and training for educators, parents and individuals on the autism spectrum (ASD).
NH Private Special Education Schools 2005 NH Private Special Education Schools Directory
New Hampshire Summer Camps New Hampshire Summer Camps, A Guide to Summer Camps and Conference Centers Online in NH
2008 Summer YouthCare YouthCare is a highly successful therapeutically-based program that focuses on helping children develop social skills. YouthCare believes that children are best able learn social skills and other behavioral strategies within a group setting. We therefore, offer therapeutic support through group participation in recreational, social and educational activities.
AbilityPLUS Adaptive Activities Skiing, Snowboarding, X-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Therapeutic Riding, Waterskiing, and more!
Waterville Valley NH, Attitash NH, King Pine NH, Mount Snow VT, AbilityPLUS Therapeutic Riding Wolfeboro NH
Grotonwood and Oceanwood Grotonwood and Oceanwood are Christian summer camp and retreat centers located in Groton, Massachusetts and Ocean Park, Maine. During the Spring, winter and summer both camps offer conferencing and retreat space for churches, ministries and non-profit groups, as well as hosting of special events
Camp CARD NE Camp CARD NE is a non profit social enrichment camp in Southern Maine for children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome and/or related social disabilities between the ages of 9-18 years old. Community locales are selected based upon a shared vision of commitment with careful consideration given to promoting inclusive environment for all campers.
Contact:Cindy 603-502-5260
Autism Asperger Publishing Co. We are an independent publisher specializing in books on autism spectrum disorders based on the latest research on autism, Asperger syndrome and other pervasive developmental disorders. We take pride in offering books that provide practical solutions for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder as well as parents, teachers or others working or living with an individual with an autism spectrum disorder. In addition to autism books we offer videos and other interactive products.
Dr. Durand, physician who is DAN! trained

& The Hyperbaric Treatment Center
Dr. Durand is a physician who is DAN! trained. He has been seeing patients with autism for several years and is greatly rewarded by seeing the improvments in their function.

Dr. Jane Sullivan-Durand along with Dr. Durand will be opening "The Hyperbaric Treatment Center" in the fall of 2007. This will have "mild HBO", soft shell chambers delivering HBO at 1.3 atmospheres of pressure. (As described by Dr. Rosignol in his published research.) They will be in the same office building at The Center for Integrative Medicine at 81 Hall St in Concord. We will be available at , 228-HBOT ( 228-4268).
Contact:Office: (603) 228-7245 & (603) 228-HBOT

Gluten Free Foods and Resources Gluten Free Foods and Resources
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Wilderwood Service Dogs SPECIALIZING IN SPECTRUM DISORDERS, Wilderwood is the only service dog organization that has the medical expertise within its staff to truly understand the medical, social and physical challenges of Autism.
Contact:Tiffany (865) 660-0095
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iAbida Web-based communication application for all team members of special needs students with autism or other issues - and is free for individuals. With iAbida, users can: Collaborate with therapists; post text, audio or video journals, share pictures, discussions and more; track education documents, track behaviors; share team member information, emergency information, track diets, allergies and medications etc.
NH Connections NH Connections "Linking Family, School and Community
Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center Dr. Laura Rubin, a pediatric neuropsychologist, provides comprehensive evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with possible Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Simply Smiles Tutoring, LLC Simply Smiles Tutoring, LLC understands that the gift of cognition is so very precious, especially in the life of a child with autism, and that is why we offer individualized programming and support for all of our client's needs. We utilize techniques of ABA and speech to create an innovative way of teaching and most importantly generalization of skills. Specialized tutoring in the North Shore Massachusetts area. (Main office is in Newburyport)
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MouseTrial Autism Software Welcome to the autism software database. It's simply a collection of links to publishers, developers and distributors of software that you might find useful for kids with Autism. Some of the programs have been written specifically for autism while others are more general educational or special-needs titles that have been pressed into service and found useful in practice.
Speech-Language Pathologist Sue Drouin M.S., CCC-SLP is a practicing speech–language pathologist who specializes in the treatment of social-communication and feeding disorders in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Verbal Apraxia of speech, chromosomal disorders and receptive and expressive language disorders and specific language impairments. She has extensive experience with augmentative communication and assistive technology. For the past twenty years, she has provided direct treatment and consultative services and evaluations in private and public schools as well as intensive home-based therapy services in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Additionally, Sue offers Animal Assisted Therapy.
Contact: Sue Drouin
P.O. Box 2349
Salem, NH 03079-2349
(603) 893.6018
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(ABA) professionals Search for certified Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professionals, by state.
The Family Resource Connection The Family Resource Connection is a special service of the NH State Library. Here you can obtain information concerning child development, education, disabilities and health related issues. The materials are mailed to the borrower along with a postage paid mailer for the return. This is a FREE service.
The Institute on Disability The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire has aggregated its expertise and services in the study of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to create the New Hampshire Resource Center for Autism.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) Among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related disorders. Following the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis ABA...
Skills groups for children of all ages in the Conway area Robin Lurie-Meyerkopf; Working with families and schools supporting children with Asperger’s, NLD, ASD, & ADHD.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program of Antioch University New England A 12-credit, graduate certificate multidisciplinary program designed to give counselors, psychologists, educators, SLPs, OTs, tutors, parents and advocates further expertise in working with the Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and PDD-NOS. Classes are taught one weekend every 3-4 weeks at the Keene, NH campus. Faculty members include national presenters, published authors, and attentive, expert faculty who strive to make a difference.
Certified Pediatric Massage Teacher Training Become a Certified Pediatric Massage Teacher - CPMT
Date: Classes offered the first Tuesday & Thursday every month. Next class May 6-8, 2008
Location: Virtual Online Classroom - Home computer
Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Fee: $425.00 includes manual
Instructor: Kimberly Savoie, CLMT, PT, CLE, CPMT, CYT
NCBTMB: 16 CEUʼs for Massage Therapists
Parents, care givers, nurses, speech pathologists, teachers, special educators, occupational, massage and physical therapists and other professionals who either work with or know children with special needs will find the knowledge and skills obtained from this course invaluable. By attending and upon completing this 2-day, 16-hour virtual classroom training course, the student will have a clear understanding about:
*The importance of integrating Massage Therapy within the parameters of: -conventional diagnosis of ADD, Autism, PDD, LD, ADHD as well as unspecified, undiagnosed Developmental Challenges. -working with children with conditions ranging from prematurity/colic to complex neurological/cerebral palsy to terminal illness/hospice.
*Practical massage techniques that fosters a stronger parent/child bond, muscle coordination, increase range of motion, improve awareness in language, direction and their environment in an effort to gently guide the child back into his/her environment in a conscious and mindful manner.
*Understanding the theory, benefits and contraindications behind massage therapy for the special needs child.
*An overview of Pharmaceuticals
*Methods of relaxation by way of exercise and stretching through Yoga.
*Application of Trigger Point Therapy, Myofacial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy.
*An introduction into the theory of the Feldenkrais Method, Craniosacral, Basic Reflexology and Reiki.
*Marketing techniques and much more!
To register for online virtual class call (603) 882.3832
Vision Audio Inc Vision Audio Inc. provides the Electronic Auditory Stimulation effect (EASe) CDs to assist auditory hypersensitive children learn to habituate to noise.
ionKids The company's first product, ionKids®, is an easy-to-use system designed to assist parents and guardians in keeping tabs on children and other dependents. ionKids' short-range monitoring equipment consists of a wristband, or Wristag™, which the child or dependent wears, and a handheld monitor, or Base Unit, which the parent or guardian can use to perform a number of monitoring and locating functions.
Project Lifesaver International Project Lifesaver International, the worlds most reliable program for locating missing persons, providing safety through a proven, rapid response system with the most practical, affordable and successful solution for bringing loved ones home and peace of mind to the care givers.
CDC Hotline It will be a great resource for parents who are either concerned their child may be autistic or who has had a child diagnosed. The communications specialists on call will be able to answer questions and parents in touch with a number of resources and support services in their area.
1-800-CDC-INFO
8:00am-8:30pm
Monday-Friday.
Education-A-Must Education-A-Must Inc. is a nonprofit corporation providing advocate services for the child or youth with physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities. Our goal is to assist parents and caregivers in finding help for the child with special needs. EAM works with local, state and federal agencies to secure the necessary services and education for all who qualify.
Crossing Bridges The Autism Society of New Hampshire is pleased to fund the reprinting and distribution of the revised edition of Crossing Bridges.
Stresses on Families Withdrawal and overinvolvement, Burnout and respite, Resentment, Genetic blame, Parental neuropsychiatric problems, Siblings, Lack of family support, Community isolation, Financial problems, Family therapy, Separation and divorce, Single parents, Multigenerational living, Noncustodial parents, Adoption and foster care.
Pediatric Physical Therapy Inc. Pediatric Physical Thrapy offers a wide range of therapeutic services including: In-Home Therapy, School-based Therapy, Community-Based Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Hippo Therapy, and Aquatic Therapy.
Concord, NH
603-224-4540
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Broad Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center Therapeutic riding is the use of equine activities for individuals with physical or mental disabilities to improve muscle tone, motor development, balance, posture, coordination and overall emotional well-being. Riders can experience a sense of independence that they may not be able to experience anywhere else.
Canter Online Canter Online offers online professional development to K-12 teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals. Our courses are self-guided, self-paced, and available at your convenience—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bureau of Special Medical Services The Bureau of Medical Services provides programs for children with special needs from birth to twenty-one years of age. They offer a vast array of services which include diagnostic evaluation, pediatric specialty clinics, nutritional consultation and finical assistance.
6 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH
800-852-3345
EXT 4488
New Hampshire Family Voices Families as Advocates, being a Health Advocate for your Child with Special Health Care Needs. Our advocacy tips focus on health issues and insurance, because this is the mission of Family Voices. But you can use these ideas at your child's school, child care center and community.
Plus Time NH We are passionate about helping programs, communities and individuals create and sustain high quality programs for school-age youth during non-school hours. By providing direct support, training, information, and funding assistance, PlusTime NH is able to help communities throughout the state identify the needs of youth and mobilize local resources to develop and sustain appropriate out-of-school time programs
HelpLine Free Statewide Information & Referral for any Human service needed in New Hampshire. Their website provides links with up to 6,000 agencies statewide. Professionals at NH Helpline offer training in search techniques and how to maximize using the web site. You can call them 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Info-Bank Information and Referral for Greater Manchester. They service the public by providing information and making referrals to programs and agencies that will meet their specific need or problem.
Manchester, NH
603-668-8600.
N.H. Health and Human Services N.H. Health and Human Services
Financial assistance programs, Call 1-800-322-9191 or 271-6201 for information about Healthy Kids, Medicaid, Katie Beckett Medicaid reimbursement program, Aid to permanently and totally disabled, and Special Medical Services Bureau.
May Institute Autism, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disability Services, including ABA discrete trial training.
Monarch School of New England A unique educational and therapeutic year-round school for students with severe physical and developmental disabilities.
Education For information about child care, preschool, Head Start, after school programs, in-home care and summer camps, call: Child Care Resource and Referral.
1-800-264-7189 or
889-7189
Asperger's/NLD email list Join my email list to whom I will be sending seminar information etc.
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