American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA)2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville,
MD
20850
Tel: 800-638-8255
Fax: 301-571-0457
EMail:
actioncenter@asha.orghttp://www.asha.orgDescription: Professional, scientific, and credentialing association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language,
and hearing scientists. Offers public information about a wide range of speech, language, and hearing disabilities in both
children and adults.
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Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)P.O. Box 543
Pottstown,
PA
19464
Tel: 484-945-2101
Fax: 610-970-7520
EMail:
mail@add.orghttp://www.add.orgDescription: Non-profit organization focused on the needs of adults and young adults with ADD/ADHD, their children, and families.
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CHADD - Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder8181 Professional Place
Suite 150
Landover,
MD
20785
Tel: 301-306-7070
800-233-4050
Fax: 301-306-7090
http://www.chadd.orgDescription: Works to improve the lives of people affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) through collaborative leadership,
advocacy, research, education, and support and offers the National Resource Center on AD/HD at www.help4adhd.org.
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International Dyslexia Association8600 LaSalle Road
Chester Building, Ste. 382
Baltimore,
MD
21286-2044
Tel: 410-296-0232
800-ABCD123
Fax: 410-321-5069
EMail:
info@interdys.orghttp://www.interdys.orgDescription: Promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for people with dyslexia;
supports and encourages interdisciplinary study and research; and facilitates exploration of the causes and early identification
of dyslexia. Committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research-based knowledge.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America4156 Library Road
Suite 1
Pittsburgh,
PA
15234-1349
Tel: 412-341-1515
Fax: 412-344-0224
EMail:
info@ldaamerica.orghttp://www.ldaamerica.orgDescription: Dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for
all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering
research, and protecting their rights under the law.
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National Center for Learning Disabilities381 Park Avenue South
Suite 1401
New York,
NY
10016
Tel: 212-545-7510
888-575-7373
Fax: 212-545-9665
http://www.ld.orgDescription: Provides information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs
to foster learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
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