This page lists some web sites, agencies, and other helpful organizations that likely have heard of hyperlexia and likely have been involved with treatment or support of hyperlexic persons.
Still...some of the best help comes from other parents who have been through many of the things you are concerned about now. If you have not already, visit our Find Others page for how to find other parents like you.
Organizations
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| ASPEN of America, Inc.
| ASPEN of America, Inc. (Asperger Syndrome Education Network). This newly formed National non-profit support and advocacy organization for Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders, incorporated in the State of Florida, which is
now looking for individuals who would like to become involved. They are helping to set up local support groups and publishing a quarterly newsletter.
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| Autism Society of America
| Autism Society
of America Web Site. You can download their information packages,
read through book & tape lists, request membership information
(local & national), etc.
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| MAAP Services (no hyperlink available) | This group's focus is on the needs of higher functioning individuals with autism. In addition to their newsletter, MAAP sponsors a large annual conference. For membership, which includes quarterly newsletters, the cost is $20. They have an information package which is $5 in the U.S.; $7 outside the U.S. The "High Functioning Individuals with Autism" booklet, by Susan Moreno (founder of MAAP) is $8; $10 outside the U.S. There is also an autobiography (10 pages) by her HFA daughter, Beth Moreno, which costs $5 U.S.; $6 outside the U.S.. All payments must be in US dollars only. Mail to: MAAP Services, P.O. Box 524, Crown Point, Indiana, 46307. 1-219-662-1311.
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| Learning Disabilities Association of America
| The Learning Disabilities Association of America is a national, non-profit organization. Our purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature.
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| National Information Center for Children
and Youth With Disabilities
| NICHCY is an information and referral center that provides free information on disabilities and disability-related issues.
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| Indiana Resource Center for Autism
| A great resource for information and support located at Indiana University Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities. They offer a wide range of resources and publications.
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Therapists
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| Center for Speech and Language Disorders
Elmhurst, Illinois | The Center for Speech and Language Disorders is undoubtedly the leading speech pathology practice specializing in hyperlexia. Sally Bligh and Phyllis Kupperman of CSLD have written a large amount of literature on hyperlexia and the CSLD is the sponsor of the American Hyperlexia Organization |
| The HANDLE Institute
Seattle, Washington | The HANDLE Institute provides an effective, drug-free alternative for identifying and treating most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan. HANDLE incorporates research and techniques from many disciplines. It includes principles and perspectives from medicine, rehabilitation, psychology, education and nutrition. It is founded on an interactive, developmental model of human functioning. The institute offers clinical services, community information, and professional training programs. It is a non-profit organization in Seattle, Washington.
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