American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resource Center for ODD

Fact Sheet on ODD

MAYO CLINIC on ODD

Directive Parenting - created by psychologist Robert Field and his team in California, this interactive site is a virtual how to of parenting strategies for difficult children with challenging behaviors.

Triple P Parenting Program - Evidence based parenting resource with specific materials parents can use to manage problem behaviors and encourage optimal development in young children.

The Incredible Years - A comprehensive parent training series for behavior management an optimal emotional functioning of young children.

Lives in the Balance -Based on the work of Ross Greene author of The Explosive Child, this resources provides strategies for older children and teens with oppositional, inflexible, and the most challenging behaviors based on the model of collaborative problem solving.

Family Voices - Advocacy, News, and Resources for families about special needs.

There are many Syndromes in Pediatrics. Below is a listing of some of the syndromes we have treated in our practice and websites families have found helpful. The National Organization of Rare Disorders www.rarediseases.org is a general resources for families searching for support and information about a rare disease or syndrome, www.rarechromo.org is also an extensive resource for rare chromosomal anomalies. If you would like us to post information about a syndrome that has impacted you or your family please feel free to contact us.

All of the syndromes listed on this website vary in their presentation from mild to severe.

Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental impairment and autism. It affects one in 4,000 boys and one in 6,000 girls. Read more about Fragile X Syndrome here.

Prader Willi Syndrome is a genetic disorder causing obesity and other problems for information go to www.pwfa.org and see Staff on the About section of this website.

Tuberous Sclerosis is a genetic disorder where children may have a variety of medical problems related to the growth of small tumors throughout the body. It is a common cause of infantile seizures and Autism. For more information www.tsaalliance.org 

Aicardi Syndrome is a relatively rare genetic disorder resulting in seizures and developmental delay. For more information www.aicardisyndrome.org

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder ranging from mild to severe where small tumors grow on nerves throughout the body. For more information go to www.nfinc.org

Angelman's Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and problems with balance. It is often misdiagnosed as Cerebral Palsy or Autism. For more information go to www.angelman.org

Job Tips - Helpful employment information for teens and young adults with special needs.

Above The Influence - a website dedicated to open dialogue to keep teens away from substance abuse and drugs. The website is uniquely designed to appeal to this age group, consider showing it to your teen or young adult.

Check Yourself - a website using straightforward information and facts to keep teens and young adults from making bad choices with drugs and alcohol.