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Information on captioning of video, film, and other audiovisual media. The site includes a library of titles, listings of new titles, and registration information for persons with individualized needs. Could also be useful for teachers who need to adapt curriculum content to meet the needs of a hearing-impaired student.''''?

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This site offers short quicktime movies showing ASL gestures conveying concepts and phrases. All are available alphabelically, and the clips are brief enough that they load efficiently, even with a slow connection. This is a very useful resource for those who may not have access to other sign tutoring resources.

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This site provides highlights of current research on ADHD, and provides references to specific scientific studies. Most interesting for teachers maybe the tab at the top titled "Start." Slide down to ADDA Resources and find "ADHD Education." There are many articles for help with adult ADHD, too. Find webinars, a directory of ADHD professionals, support groups, workshops and much more.

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Tips for teachers! This page suggests things that teachers can do to help students with learning differences succeed in the regular classroom.

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This site from the National Institutes of Mental Health provides a retrospective review of treatment options for persons with ADHD disorders. There is significant coverage of "multi-modal" therapies for ADHD, as well as a long section of questions and answers. There are also numerous links to other resources both inside and outside the National Institutes of Health.
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This inspiring site honors the memory of Bill Cosby's son Ennis and provides information about learning and learning differences. The site provides specific help and resources for teachers and parents.

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This page presents Guiding Principles for identification and treatment of ADD/ADHD. The site states: " These Guiding Principles represent a synthesis of lay and professional literature, the experiences of clinicians and conversations with thousands of patients and families. This is National ADDA's working philosophy regarding some critical components of high-quality assessment and treatment."

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A page full of helpful general facts and definitions of ADHD/ADD. Source: National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

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This page provides anecdotal and "case study" narrative information on educational options for ADHD/ADD children. Source: National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

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This is a review of Dr. Bonnie Cramond's 1995 paper which compared ADHD behavior and creativity. The paper suggests that there may be a common temperament which is present in both. In addition to the review, the complete text of the article is also available at this site

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Founded in 1987, CHADD is a national nonprofit organization with over 32,000 members that provides support and information to children and adults with ADD and their families. Their site offers information on everything from the latest legislative issues to groundbreaking research to school discipline strategies. Visit the "AD/HD Fact Sheets" page to find tips on effective teaching techniques or to learn how ADD is diagnosed. You can also read news releases on various topics, or check out articles from their quarterly publication, Attention Magazine. A very informative site for teachers and parents.
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This site from Mental Health Net offers a number of good starting points for learning about ADHD, though there is no particular focus on ADHD in schools. Mental Health Net also contains a listing of treatment facilities that might be useful in some settings.

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This site presents a virtual reference desk from Princeton University Library staff. This is easy access to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, data archives, government info, library resources, book/journal collections, measures and weights, currency converters, foreign language converters, chat with a librarian, etc. It is user friendly and updated regularly.

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This ERIC Digest offers a comprehensive, practical strategy for building an advocacy effort to support gifted education. Includes reading and resource notes.

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This ERIC Digest suggests strategies to provide curriculum differentiation for gifted and talented students. Includes reading and resource suggestions.

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The Inclusion Press is a small, independent Canadian press that produces quality materials about inclusion in schools and community. Their site has lots of inclusion information, both to read on-site and to order. They have the latest news regarding inclusion and strategies for dealing with inclusion problems, as well as the newest books and videos on inclusion. You can order these resources online. Inclusion Press also offers many inclusion workshops, mostly held in Toronto, where the press headquarters is located.

A well-organized site with loads of information for the classroom. The center of the site is the Handbook, which is divided into three categories: teacher support, getting organized, and classroom strategies. Each category has information for elementary and secondary grade levels. The Handbook is partnered with Field Notes, verbatim interviews with teachers and students that offer insight into different aspects of inclusion. There is also a "Feedback" discussion section where teachers can ask specific questions or join the listserv. Of course, the site also includes a list of helpful links. A definite must-visit site for any teacher working on inclusion!

A site on inclusion for early childhood and primary educators and those who support them. The site tackles topics particular to inclusion among younger children, offering philosophy, pointers for teachers, and suggestions on how to implement inclusion successfully.