The mission of NIMH is to promote the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.

The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.

This website provides information about ADHD including causes, symptoms, tests, treatment, prognosis and prevention

A detailed booklet available on the NIMH website that describes ADHD symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.

From frequently asked questions to assessment accommodations, these articles and resources will help you to deal with the special nature of students with ADD/ADHD. You'll learn about modified teaching strategies and discover how to work with children who are both gifted and have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Help parents improve their child's performance and well-being with information about symptoms, treatments, and medications for attention deficit disorder.

This agency provides supports for children with Autism and their families.

The Autism Society Western New York Chapter includes professionals and parents of children with Autism, PDD, and Asperger Syndrome. The Chapter holds informational meetings and workshops.

Autism Speaks is the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Get the information that you need to help stop bullying at school, online, and in the community.

PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities.

The organization provides free educational information, financial options and emotional support for parents and children affected by cerebral palsy.

This is an outside resource for individual therapy, family therapy, court involved therapy, social skills and school consultations.

This website is a source for experienced psychologists and social workers in WNY.

Crisis Services promotes the health, safety and well-being of the community through prevention, education, immediate intervention and access to community wide resources 25 hours a day.

Summit Educational Resources provides a variety of resources and programs to prepare children and adults with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges and their families for life success.

Parent Network of WNY is a community resource for families of individuals with special needs and for professionals who work with these families.

The Parent-Child Connection is a volunteer Committee of the Family Support Center of Hamburg NY, offering enrichment opportunities for parents.

Every Person Influences Children is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping families, schools, and communities raise children to become responsible and capable adults.

TeachersAndFamilies is a resource to build educational connections between children, their parents, and their teachers.

Parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and librarians report that the Kelly Bear resources teach children essential life skills such as self-control, problem solving, healthy living habits, and social competence. The materials serve to increase children’s self-awareness, empathy, and positive behaviors.

The following articles are offered as resources for teachers and counselors. They contain the author's ideas and summaries of information to assist educators. Since most are not referenced, Leah advises that readers seek further opinions and recommendations on each of the topics. Some of the topics are Helping Children Cope with Anger, Loss or School Transitions, Teaching Self-Control, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, School Phobia and many more!

From frequently asked questions to assessment accommodations, these articles and resources will help you to deal with the special nature of students with ADD/ADHD. You'll learn about modified teaching strategies and discover how to work with children who are both gifted and have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Help parents improve their child's performance and well-being with information about symptoms, treatments, and medications for attention deficit disorder.

Education World highlights strategies for teachers to help their students with ADHD.

This information is from the American Cancer Society and is meant for children who are coping with the death of a loved one from cancer. Much of the information is helpful for children who are dealing with any kind of death of a loved one.

Parents can ease the effects of divorce on kids with these tips from the experts at WebMD.