Archives for “Disorder”

William’s Syndrome

William’s Syndrome Genetic Disorder Center William’s Syndrome Association William’s Syndrome Comprehensive Web site “Different Minds,” by Robert Finn


Thyroid Disorders

American Thyroid Association EndocrineWeb: Thyroiditis


Stroke Treatment & Recovery

American Stoke Association a division of the American Heart Association, provides information about risk assessment, prevention, treatment, recovery, caregiving, stroke family support information, and the usual "other" "Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: KNOW THE FACTS" from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) About Stroke National Institute of Neurological [...]


Spasmodic Torticollis / Dystonia

Action for Dystonia, Diagnosis, Education & Research (ADDER) [United Kingdom] Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) MedlinePlus: Dystonia National Spasmodic Torticollis Association Inc. (NSTA) Spasmodic Torticollis / Dystonia Inc. Spasmodic Torticollis Recovery Clinic, Inc. The Dystonia Society [United Kingdom] Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders (WE MOVE) – Dystonia, Cervical Dystonia, and Pediatric Forms of [...]


Sleep Disorders

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASN) American Sleep Apnea Association Circadian Lighting Association (CLA) an international association of manufacturers who supply lights for circadian applications. Bright Light Therapy devices to help regulate circadian rhythms and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Blu-Lux™ fill spectrum light boxes, tubes, and neon night lights [...]


Phobias

Anxiety Disorders information provided by the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias information provided by KidsHealth. KidsHealth provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Irked Magazine Irked Magazine is committed to the basic idea that people improve when they know someone is paying attention. Founded by an agoraphobe, [...]


Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) – 2007 from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY). Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheet – 2006 from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY).


Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

National Institute of Mental Health: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) OCD Online OC and Spectrum Disorders Association Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation OCD and Tic Disorders OCD Center of Los Angeles


Muscular Dystrophy & Ataxia

Muscular Dystrophy Association Helping Jerry’s Kids Australian Muscular Dystrophy Association [Australia] U.S. Muscular Dystrophy Association [U.S.] Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation NINDS Muscular Dystrophy Information Page provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.


Mental Health

Bazyn Communications Helping people to realize their full potential; advice on resumes and skills, setting goals, projecting an image, and more. Bipolar Dream [Canada] British Mental Health Law [United Kingdom] Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 2856 (XXVI) of 20 December 1971 [Switzerland] Handling your Psychiatric Disability in [...]


Hyperlexia

American Hyperlexia Association (AHA) Hyperlexia – K12 Academics education resource. Symptoms of Hyperlexic Individuals & Autism from the Autism Key. The Hyperlexia Parents Network contains articles, stories, a forum, parent support, and information about a book written by a parent of a child with Hyperlexia.


Genetic Disorders

Genetics Home Reference: Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions from the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Applied Ergonomics Conference and Virtual Community Ergonomics information provided by IBM. Ergonomics At Work, Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) Ergonomics & Safety Research Institute (ESRI) [United Kingdom] "Ergonomics of human-system interaction — Guidance on accessibility for human-computer interfaces" Healthy Computing information provided by IBM. Topics include Setting up your workstation, Workstation aids, Mobile [...]


Deep Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Deep venous thrombosis from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia Economy Class Syndrome (Deep Vein Thrombosis)


Cerebral Palsy Resources

Cerebral Palsy Ability Center in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia area United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)


Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Adult (ADD) What is it? Attention Deficit Disorder Association adult resources and help Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD (ADD), learning disorders, and related conditions Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Living with ADD resources and forum oneADDplace general adult ADD symptom checklist