Resources

Learning and Mental Health

Websites

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
• Autism Society Oregon: Resources, education, advocacy and support for individuals and families. Includes a comprehensive listing of local providers.
• The Blosser Center: Tutoring using the Orton-Gillingham approach, summer camp, and dyslexia resources.
• Brooke Psychotherapy: Social Skills Groups in Portland
• Building Bridges: ABA Services
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): A nonprofit organization serving families and individuals with ADHD
• College Board: Information for students with learning disorders taking the SAT
• Dyslexic Advantage: Promoting positive identity, community, and achievement of dyslexic people by focusing on their strengths. Website includes information on scholarships for students with dyslexia, as well as reviews of colleges in terms of support.
• FACT Oregon: Information and support for families experiencing disability. Includes a support phone line that will allow you to speak and receive advice from another parent who has dealt with similar challenges.
• National Autism Center (NAC)
• Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies: Occupational and physical therapy, speech services, mental health, and social skills groups
• Reading Rockets: Strategies, lessons, and activities for teachers and parents to use to help children learn to read.
• Understood: Resources related to learning and attention issues, including helpful definitions and guides, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, and practical tips. These are provided by 15 non-profit organizations that have come together to help families.
• Western Psychological Services: Intensive ABA services, outpatient treatment, and evaluations.

Books

• The Dyslexic Advantage, by Brock Eide, M.D., & Fernette Eide, M.D.
• The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan, by Ben Foss
• From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears, by Dan Peters, Ph.D.
• Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears, by Dan Peters, Ph.D.
• The Mislabeled Child: How Understanding Your Child’s Unique Learning Style Can Open the Door to Success, by Brock Eide, M.D., M.A., & Fernette Eide, M.D.
• Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, by Russell Barkley, Ph.D.
• Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, by Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D.

Gifted & Twice-Exceptional

Websites

• 2e News
• Davidson Young Scholars: Free services designed to nurture the intellectual, social, emotional, and academic development of profoundly intelligent young people between the ages of 5 and 18.
• Hoagies’ Gifted Education
• Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: Nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students though research, advocacy, and counseling, as well as summer, online, international, and family programs.
• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
• Oregon Association for Gifted and Talented (OATAG)
• Oregon State University – Summer Experience in Science and Engineering for Youth
• Oregon Tech Summer Camps: Includes a STEM camp for girls and a LEGO camp
• Saturday Academy: Opportunities to interact with community experts and experience professional environments designed to help develop intellectually and prepare for rewarding careers. Open to all students in grades 2 through 12. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is emphasized. Weekend activities and summer camps.
• Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)

Books

• Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World, by Ellen Braaten, Ph.D. & Brian Willoughby, Ph.D.
• The Dyslexic Advantage, by Brock Eide, M.D., & Fernette Eide, M.D.
• From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears, by Dan Peters, Ph.D.
• Living with Intensity, by Susan Daniels, Ph.D., & Michael Piechowski, Ph.D.
• Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears, by Dan Peters, Ph.D.
• A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children, by James T. Webb, Ph.D., et al.
• Raising Creative Kids, by Susan Daniels, Ph.D., & Daniel B. Peters, Ph.D.
• The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children: What Do We Know? by Maureen Neihart Psy.D., Steven Pfeiffer Ph.D., Tracy Cross Ph.D.

Reproductive

• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
• Path2Parenthood: An organization devoted to helping create families though outreach and educational programs.
• Resolve: The National Infertility Association: Support, advocacy, and information related infertility. Resolve also provides free support groups around the country.