• Mental Retardation (and other Developmental Disabilities)

Name of Site: The Arc
Purpose of Site: This national organization aims to fully support the integration of persons with developmental disabilities into all aspects of society.
Recommended Sections: “Information” section includes facts about and causes of mental retardation, as well as articles on educating children with developmental disabilities.
URL: http://www.thearc.org/index.htm

Name of Site: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)—Mental Retardation Fact Sheet
Purpose of Site: This online fact sheet contains an article on understanding mental retardation and includes tips for teachers on educating children with mental retardation.
URL: http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs8txt.htm

Name of Site: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Purpose of Site: This site contains easy to understand information on a variety of developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, autism, and birth defects.
Recommended Sections: Under “Health Topics,” select Developmental Disabilities and begin searching.
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/default.htm