Specialized Areas of the Field

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(Currently featured: Therapeutic Recreation, Dual Diagnosis and Special Education)

Therapeutic Recreation:

USA: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - The Mission of NCTRC is to protect the consumer of therapeutic recreation services by promoting the provision of quality therapeutic recreation services by NCTRC certificants.

Canada: Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association - The Mission of the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association is to advocate for the Therapeutic Recreation Profession and our Membership.

Canada > Ontario: Therapeutic Recreation Ontario - Therapeutic Recreation Ontario was established to meet the needs of therapeutic recreation professionals in the province.

Canada > Alberta: Therapeutic Recreation Alberta - Representing professionals working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation in Alberta.

American Therapeutic Recreation Association Website

The Therapeutic Recreation Directory

Communication:

Blissymbolics Communication International - Bliss communication information.

Dual Diagnosis: The presence of a developmental disability and a mental illness.

Dual Diagnosis Facts and Resources - Canadian Mental Health Association

Dual Diagnosis: Developmental Disability Complicated by Mental Illness - Abstract, history and definition of the term used in the context of people with a developmental disability

TheNADD - To promote understanding of and services for individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Alphabetical listing of Common Mental Health related disorders - at 'Internet Mental Health'

Mental Health NET

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

Renowned Dr. Ivan Goldberg's "Depression Central"

National Foundation For Depressive Illness, Inc.

Special Needs/Education Resources:

LD Resources - Resources for People with Learning Disabilities

LD Online - The interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals

Special Needs Opportunities Windows - (SNOW), University of Toronto

Special Needs Kids Website

Special Needs Family Fun - offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the fun and quality of family life for families with disabilities.

Autism: Red And Green Choices - A teaching resource for children with autism

Basic Educational Materials, Publishers

- Google Directory: Special Education > Learning Disabilities

Learning Disability Groups/Associations:

The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada

The Learning Disabilities Association of America

British Institute of Learning Disabilities

Specific Learning Disabilities Federation (New Zealand)

Australian Learning Disability Association

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