Websites

Internet Mental Health (Vancouver, British Columbia) Information on diagnosis, treatment and research of mental health issues in order to improve understanding of mental illness throughout the world.
www.mentalhealth.com

Mental Health Net (Dublin, OH)
The oldest and largest online mental health directory, guide and community.
www.mentalhealth.net

Mental Health Infosource
An award-winning web site featuring mental health news, a question forum, diagnoses, classifieds, professional directories, continuing education and resources.
www.mhsource.com

DDS Safety Net
This web site is dedicated to the dissemination of information on the prevention and mitigation of risk factors for persons with developmental disabilities. The site includes information on current research and best practices. Links to other web sites with information on risk management and prevention are also provided.
www.ddssafety.net

Autism Education Network
A new web site being developed by the Autism Education Network of Campbell, CA.
www.autismeducation.net

Suggested Books/Journals

Disability-Related Resources on the Internet
Schmetzke, A.
Intervention in School and Clinic, Austin, TX (1996).
Tables listing web sites for disability-related mailing lists, newsgroups and World Wide Web entry points for resources. 5pp.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Kluwers Academic Publishing, 101 Philip Drive,
Assinippi Park, Norwell, MA 02061.
(Or, go to the Kluwers web site and search for “Journal of Autism.”)

Keeping A Head in School: A Student’s Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders
Levine, M.,
Educators Publishing Service, Cambridge, MA (1990).
Written for adolescents and pre-adolescents. Presents basic concepts related to learning disorders, social skills, and a series of questions that students have about learning disorders. 297 pp.

Skill-Streaming in Early Childhood
McGinnis, E., Research Press, Champaign, IL (1990). Provides teachers and parents with techniques to teach the behaviors necessary for effective and satisfying social interactions at school and at home. 189 pp.

Overcoming Depression
Third Ed., Papolos, D., New York: Harper Collins (1996)

Teaching Children with Autism
Koegel, Robert L., & Paul H. Brookes, Baltimore, MD (1995)
Strategies for improving communication, language and social skills and ideas for integrated school placements, parent-professional collaboration, improving the IEP process and conducting a functional behavioral analysis. 236 pp.

Positive Intervention for Serious Behavior Problems Gurman, H. and D.B. Wright, RISE/CDE, Sacramento, CA (1994).
New regulations that present opportunities for the best practices seen across California. 288 pp.