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Asperger Syndrome: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm Website contains information on the disorder, answers to frequently asked questions, and a fact sheet. This site lso has a list of national organizations devoted to asperger's and helping the families.Attention Deficit Disorder:http://www.chadd.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Chapter_Search_Display1&state=fl Website contains information on the disorer, links to resources in the community including support groups, professional help, and your rights within the school system.Autism:http://www.cfaii.org/ Central Florida Autism Institute Located in Lakeland, CFAI offers day camps for autistic students, and raises awareness of autism within our local community. Phone: 863-816-5886Heart of Florida Autism Society (Lakeland) Address: 1319 Glenview Ln. Lakeland, FL 33813 Phone: 863-644-482Heart of Florida Autism Society (Winter Haven) Address: 963 Whisper Lake Dr. Winter Haven, FL 33880 Phone: 863-294-6315PEACE- Parental Education and Encouragement for Autism in Children Everywhere Address: 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33803 Phone: 863-686-1221 ext. 228 www.peacelakeland.com PEACE offers parent support groups and information regarding Autism and related disorders.CARD- Center for Autism and Related Disorders Phone: 813-974-2532Blind or Visually Impaired: http://www.tampalighthouse.org/ The Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind provides rehabilitation services, and programs. Services are offered in Tampa and Winter Haven. Tampa: 813-251-2407 Winter Haven: 863-299-3633Cerebral Palsy:http://www.achievetampabay.org/ Website contains information regarding programs and services for children and families provided from the United cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay. Tampa office: 813-239-1179Cystic Fibrosis:http://www.cff.org/Chapters/tampa/ Website contains information on CF and care centers in the Tampa Bay area. Tampa care center: 727-767-4146 Lakeland outreach clinic: 727-892-4146Deafness:http://deafservicebureau.org/ Website offers information on services and locations around central Florida. Deaf service bureau Lakeland: 800-616-4293http://www.deaflinx.com/Children/family.html This site contains articles from professionals, families, and parents regarding how to deal with a deaf child.Down Syndrome:www.dsapolk.org This is a link to the Down Syndrome Association of Polk Countyhttp://www.dsacf.org/ The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida site offers information about groups, parent-to-parent interction, and local programs and resources for Down syndrome children and their parens.http://www.ds-health.com/ This site offers information about the health related side of Down Syndrome.Dysphagia:http://www.dysphagia.com/ Here you'll find a blog, information on dysphagia, and helpful links to dealing with this disorder and understanding its causes and effects.Epilepsy:Epilepsy Services of West Central Florida Phone:813-870-3414http://www.epilepsy-cf.org/ This website offers facts, and myths related to epilepsy and gives an array of information and support group options.Prader-Willi:http://www.pwsausa.org/ Site offers resources, souuort and information on Prader-Willihttp://pwfa.org/ The Florida chapter of Prader-Willi Association also has support group information and e-mail address of people to contact for help.Rett Syndrome:Speech Impairment:http://www.flasha.org/ The Florida Speech andHearing Association offers a discussion forum, information and activities all around florida to aid in the success of your child.Spina Bifida:Clinic- All Children/s HospitalSpina Bifida Clinic Address: 957 4th St. South. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-893-2775 Website: www.allkids.orgAdditional Resources:Child Find- Coordinates programs to prevent an undiagnosed delay from becoming a disability or to minimize impact. Address: 1915 S Floral Ave. Bartow, FL 33830 Phone: 863-534-0936Hope Center- Offers clothing, furniture, food, diapers, and household items to those in need at no charge. Address: 114 E Parker St. Lakeland, FL 33802 Phone: 862-682-8182Salvation Army (Winter Haven)- Provides school supplies and clothing to those in need. Address: 320 Ave. T. NW Winter Haven, FL 33882 Phone: 863-295-7493Psychiatric & Psychological Services (PPS)- Offers play therapy and ADHD and Autism therapies. Address: 930 Alicia Rd. Lakeland, FL 33801 Phone: 863-680-1950WIC (Bartow)- Offers nutrition and supplemental foods. Address: 1275 Brice Blvd. Bartow, FL 33830 Phone: 863-519-7542Lakeland Clinic- Offers family suport through Child Health Care, Dental Care, Family Planning, Healthy Start, and Food Stamps. Addres: 3241 Lakeland hills Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33805 Phone: 862-413-2620 Dental Clinic: 863-413-2636 WIC Phone: 863-413-2638Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource System – FDLRS www.fdlrs.com National Dissemination Center – NICHCY www.nichcy.org Florida Network on Disabilities – FND www.fndfl.org |
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