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Aboriginal Disability Network NSW  
URL:http://www.pwd.org.au/adnnsw/
Category:Parenting children with special needs  Children With Special Needs 

The Aboriginal Disability Network brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to: tell their stories, give each other support, create a voice for change, and speak for themselves.

Anaphylaxis e-training  
URL:http://www.allergy.org.au/content/view/366/325/
Category:Professional development activities  Parenting children with special needs 

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), provides this online course on anaphylaxis throughout Australia and New Zealand, at no charge. ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training has been developed for school and childcare staff where face to face training is not possible (or feasible), or as a refresher, or for interim training whilst waiting for face to face training. ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training courses can also be taken by parents, friends, carers or patients themselves. A username and password must be obtatined from the e-training website registration process to participate in a course.

Association for Children with a Disability  
URL:http://www.acd.org.au/home/index.htm
Category:Inclusion  Parenting children with special needs  Human growth and development  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties  National associations 

A non-profit organisation, providing information, support and advocacy for children with a disability and their families, in Victoria, Australia. Some of the services include parent support, community education and advice to government. The News and Activities section of the site presents relevant information from other organisations and the government, and the bi-monthly magazine of the Association includes information on the latest development in the disability area. Videos are available on: Students with disabilities in mainstream schools; Education planning; Family perspectives; Teachers and families working together. Links are provided to other support organisations in Victoria.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association Queensland (ADDAQ)  
URL:http://www.addaq.org.au/
Category:Children With Special Needs  Parenting children with special needs  Behaviour management 

The purpose of this web is to provide information and support services on Attention Deficit Disorder. It includes information sheets, links to other useful websites, support groups and professionals in Queensland.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Biofeedback Research  
URL:http://www.adhdresearch.info
Category:Parenting children with special needs  Higher Education issues 

PhD. candidate Krestina Amon is conducting research at The University of Sydney, on "Exploring the use of biofeedback video games to help children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder". This website is used to recruit voluntary participants for the study, provide AD/HD research on important topics, and connect AD/HD families from around the globe.

Aurora School  
URL:http://www.auroraschool.vic.edu.au/
Category:Inclusion  Parenting children with special needs 

Aurora School is a Victorian Department of Education School which specialises in Early Intervention and Early Education programs for Deaf children and Deafblind children. The Early Intervention Program aims to provide parents with the support, knowledge and skills they need to promote their children's development, especially their communication and language development, during the early years. The Early Education Program specialises in education programs for young deaf children from three years of age. The Deafblind Education Program offers specialised education for students aged three to eighteen years, who have visual and hearing impairments and communication difficulties.

Auslan  
URL:http://www.vicdeaf.com.au/auslan/
Category:Professional development activities  Parenting children with special needs 

Auslan (Australian Sign language) is the language of the Australian Deaf Community. Vicdeaf offers community courses which provide an opportunity to learn the basic skills of communicating with Deaf people, and to gain an understanding of their culture. There is also a video introduction to Auslan available on the site.

Auslan finger spelling  
URL:http://www.auslan.org.au/spell/practice.html
Category:Sign languages  Parenting children with special needs  Community Support Organisations  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

Enter a word and watch the video spell the word out using Auslan sign language. Replay the word again as often as required. Click Reveal Answer to check your answer. Adjust the slider for slower or faster playback. Change between one or two-handed spelling.

Auslan Signbank Dictionary  
URL:http://www.auslan.org.au/about/dictionary/
Category:Sign languages  Parenting children with special needs  Community Support Organisations  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

Search for an English keyword in the search box or browse keywords by starting letter and watch a video of that word being signed using Auslan sign language. Read the word's definition and usage and check where in Australia the sign is used.

Autism Help  
URL:http://www.autismhelp.info/main.htm
Category:Parenting children with special needs  Children With Special Needs  Disabilities & Learning Difficulties 

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex, lifelong condition: characteristics of the disorder include difficult behaviour and unusual patterns of social interaction. People with autism may not physically appear to have a disability. With understanding and support, the opportunities for successful inclusion of those with ASD are greatly increased. The site aims to increase awareness of ASD, and provide practical strategies and resources to benefit preschool, primary and secondary teachers, childcare workers, integration aides, health professionals and more.