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STAR serves riders who have a variety of different disabilities. Oftentimes, the disorder, syndrome, or disability has very unique characteristics. This collection of resources is designed to help STAR volunteers, riders' parents, and anyone in the community gain a better understanding of the disabilities that affect STAR riders.

You may search the list of links by either choosing a letter of the alphabet or by choosing a specific disability from the list on the right. Please let us know if you find links that should be added to this list!

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Angelman Syndrome

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – Angelman Syndrome Information page. Contains information about what the syndrome is, if and how it can be treated, the prognosis, and the research.

K12 Academics - Angelman Syndrome Information. This site provides information about Angelman Syndrome and various resources such as camps, special education schools, and books on the subject.

Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the US. This site contains several articles about Asperger Syndrome and links to related conditions and support groups.

Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S.) Information about what is Asperger Syndrome and resources such as books on the subject.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder
National Resource Center on AD/HD – About AD/HD. Contains information such as, what is AD/HD, myths & misunderstandings, causes and pathophysiology, and the Science of AD/HD.

One ADD Place. This site has a library of resources about ADD and links to personal sites with information about ADD.

ADHD Directory. Do you have question? Do you need more information? Then ADHD Directory is the place you need to go.

Autism
Autism Society of America.This site contains a wealth of information about Autism.

National Institute of Child Health & Human Development – Autism Publications. This site contains downloadable information about Autism.

Autism Research Institute – Information about ARI. Brief description of what is autism.

Autism Resources – Frequently Asked Questions. This site contains information about the definition, treatment, behaviors, and possible causes of Autism.


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Angleman Syndrome

  Asperger’s Syndrome

Attention Deficit/
Hyperactive Disorder

Autism

Cerebral Palsy

Cockayne Syndrome

Cystic Fibrosis

Down Syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Head Injury (TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury)

Juvenile Diabetes

Legg-Perthes

Microcephaly

Mosaic Syndrome

Moyamoya Syndrome

Multiple Sclerosis

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Rasmussens Encephilities

Rett Syndrome

Spina Bifida

Spinal Muscular atrophy

Stroke

Struge Weber


 


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Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy – Cerebral Palsy Facts & Figures. Comprehensive information about the history, causes, types and treatments for Cerebral Palsy.

Cerebral Palsy Resource Center. Great resource for cerebral palsy; contains link to the benefits of hippotherapy (“treatment with the help of a horse.”)


Cockayne Syndrome
Share and Care Cockayne Syndrome Network, Inc. – Information pages. This site contains information about what is Cockayne Syndrome, how it can be treated, characteristic features and research about it.

National Organization of Rare Disorders – Cockayne Syndrome page. This is very basic information about Cockayne Syndrome. More information can be purchased from NORD.


Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This is a one-stop resource for information about Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis Information. The site author is a woman who has CF. Information such as symptoms, statistics, and history of CF are found.

The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Stanford. The Education portion of this site provides all types of information about CF.


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Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome WWW Page – Frequently Asked Questions. Answers some basic questions about Down Syndrome.

Down Syndrome Information Network – About Down Syndrome. This site contains a wealth of information about Down Syndrome. The Key Facts about Down Syndrome is a very helpful section.

National Down Syndrome Society – Information and Resources page. This is a “complete source for information about DS.” Site contains developmental and health topics, new initiatives in education, organizations and materials dealing with Down syndrome.


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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FAS Community Resource Center. Contains information about prevention, general facts, and FAS symptoms.

The ABCs of FAS/FAE. Teacher’s guide and resource for FAS.


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Head Injury (TBI or Traumatic Brain Injury)
Brain Injury Association of America – What is Brain Injury. Great resource for TBI. Contains fact sheet, statistics, and causes information.

Brain Injury Resource Center – Library
. Contains glossary of TBI terms, facts and map of brain.


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Juvenile Diabetes
Children with Diabetes – Diabetes Basics. Extensive information about diabetes.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International – Living with Diabetes. The diabetes information pages include information about “daily care and treatment, coping with emotional demands, helping delay the onset of complications.”


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Legg-Perthes
POSNA Information for Parents – Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease. A somewhat medical description of Legg-Perthes.

National Osteonecrosis Foundation – Legg-Perthes Disease. Detailed informational brochure.


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Microcephaly
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – Microcephaly Information page. Contains information about what Microcephaly is, if and how it can be treated, the prognosis, and the research.

Mosaic Syndrome
Mosaic Down Syndrome on the Web – Frequently Asked Questions. Provides answers to basic questions about Mosaic Syndrome.

National Down Syndrome Society – Mosaic Down Syndrome page. Answers the question, “What is Mosaicism?”

Moyamoya Syndrome
Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association – Moyamoya page. Contains information about what is Moyamoya, what treatment is available, and what research is being conducted.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – Moyamoya Information page. Contains information about what Moyamoya is, if and how it can be treated, the prognosis, and the research.

Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America – About MS. Comprehensive information source for MS.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – About MS. Contains information about who gets MS, what is MS, and how it is treated.


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Prader-Willi Syndrome
Gene Reviews: Prader-Willi Syndrome. Information about disease characteristics, diagnosis and treatment.

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association – The Syndrome. Contains basic facts, a glossary of terms, and common questions about Prader-Willi.


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Rett Syndrome
International Rett Syndrome Association. Comprehensive source for Rett Syndrome. Includes an extensive page titled “what is Rett Syndrome.”

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – Rett Syndrome Information page. Contains extensive information about Rett Syndrome. Answers many FAQ.


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Spina Bifida
Children with Spina Bifida – a resource page for parents. Contains links for spina bifida organizations, treatment, and more.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – Spina Bifida Information page. Contains information about what Spina Bifida is, if and how it can be treated, the prognosis, and the research.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities – Spina Bifida Fact Sheet. Contains definition, incidence, characteristics, educational implications, resources, and organizations related to Spina Bifida.

Spina Bifida Association of America – Facts about Spina Bifida. Answers general questions about Spina Bifida.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Very detailed source for SMA.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities – Spinal Muscular Atrophy Fact Sheet. Contains information about what Spinal Muscular Atrophy is, if and how it can be treated, the prognosis, and the research..

Stroke
American Stroke Association – About Stroke. Contains information about what a stroke is, the impact and effects of a stroke and risk factors for stroke.

Internet Stroke Center – About Stroke. Contains information about types of strokes, statistics, treatment, and living with stroke.

Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber Foundation – About SWS. Comprehensive resource for questions about Sturge-Weber.


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