Links:
Ministry Website for Special Education
Revised Special Education Manual
LDAC (The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada)
Provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.
LD Online
The leading American Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals.
All Kinds of Minds
The All kinds of Minds institute’s mission is to help students who struggle with learning measurably improve their success in school and life by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health. A detailed booklet that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder - Vancouver Chapter)
A community resource for information about Attention Deficit Disorders.
Autism Society of British Columbia (ASBC)
To promote understanding, acceptance, and full community inclusion for people with autism in British Columbia while providing support for the realization of the rights and informed choices of individuals with autism and their families.
Donna Williams...
Personal site of a woman with ASD. She is an author, lecturer, sculptor, painter, musician, and a consultant to schools.
Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POP)
An educational organization based in British Columbia. This site is designed to help teachers, parents and para-professionals access information about autism, the B.C. school system's resources, how the POP works, and provides some links to other autism sites.
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
A national voluntary organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with or affected by Tourette Syndrome through programs of: education, advocacy, self-help and the promotion of research.