Helpful Websites
Autism Navigating Through the Maze
A Family Guide to Navigating the NJ Service Systems for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities
21 Down
A group whose mission is to create awareness and acceptance for people with Down Syndrome and developmental disabilities while providing information, support, and community events for their families.
Autism New Jersey
Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency committed to ensuring safe and fulfilling lives for individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who support them. Through awareness, credible information, education, and public policy initiatives, Autism New Jersey leads the way to lifelong individualized services provided with skill and compassion. We recognize the autism community’s many contributions to society and work to enhance their resilience, abilities, and quality of life.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
We believe improving the lives of people affected with ADHD.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities
The DDD assures the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to receive quality services and supports, participate meaningfully in communities, and exercise their right to make choices.
Faces 4 Autism
"FACES 4 Autism supports children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum and those who love them. FACES provides autism education and resources to families and educators in the South Jersey area. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals on the spectrum through social opportunities and programs that will foster self advocacy, independence and dignity."
FACES 4 Autism is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and support of children with Autism and their families. Donations are greatly appreciated.
International Dyslexia Association
A group who strives to create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD improves the lives of the 1 in 5 individuals with learning and attention issues by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.
New Jersey Office of Special Education
The New Jersey Special Education offices are responsible for supervising and monitoring the implementation of the federal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA). In local education agencies (LEAs) which include all school districts.
State Parent Advocacy Network of NJ (SPANNJ)
An agency that supports families as advocates and partners in improving education, health, and mental health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth.