Editorial index 2002.(Directory)

 
JANUARY 
Resource Guide 
 
National Resources for 
Specific Disabilities                                  22 
Parent to Parent Programs                              54 
Parent Training and Information Centers                58 
Association of University Centers on Disabilities      66 
Alliance for Technology Access Centers                 69 
State Assistive Technology Programs                    71 
Adaptive Recreation Organization                       80 
Children's Hospitals                                   82 
Title V Program Contacts                               85 
ADA Projects                                           87 
Early Intervention                                     94 
Federal and Federally Funded Information Resources    100 
National Information and Advocacy Resources           102 
Movement Disorder Advocacy Groups and Foundations     108 
State Directors of Special Education                  116 
Family Voices State Contact                           123 
State Protection and Advocacy Agencies                127 
EP Library                                            130 
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health   152 
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs                    157 
EP Editorial Index                                    159 
Canadian Resources                                    167 
Directory of Products and Services                    183 
 
FEBRUARY 
Early Childhood 
 
6 Oral Healthcare for People With 
Special Needs Part VIII 
The Relationship between Genetic Disorders and 
Oral Health, Part II: Developmental Anomalies of 
the Oral Cavity. 
 
38 Safety of Your Child with a Disability 
By Cema Mastroleo, MEd, and Wendie H. Abramson, LMSW 
Tips on how to teach your child about personal safety. 
 
40 Dealing with a Parent's Worst Nightmare 
By Jeanne Buesser 
 
46 Coping with Disaster 
How does your family cope with disaster? 
Tell us by participating in the Project Cope-EP Family Survey. 
 
52 Developing Social Skills 
The May Institute, Inc. 
 
54 Gynecological and Reproductive Services for Teenage 
and Adult Women with Special Needs 
By Catharine A. Kopac, PhD, GNP 
A look at women's healthcare and how people with disabilities are 
served. 
 
76 Medical Research Update: Autism and 
the MMR Vaccine 
Some parents believe that there is a link between the MMR 
vaccine and the incidence of autism. This article reports on the 
latest research. 
 
MARCH 
Life Planning 
 
21 Providing and Protecting Assets for a 
Loved one With a Disability 
By Robert M. Fink 
The Georgia Community Trust is an example of a 
special needs trust. 
 
25 Saving for College with 529 Plans 
What You Need to Know 
By Timothy E. Lane 
The benefits of a new tool in helping pay for increasingly 
expensive college costs. 
 
28 Gina and the Group Home 
By Phyllis Donovan 
The emotional decision-making process involved in placing your 
child in community living. 
 
38 Developing "My Dream Portfolio" 
By Shelly Weiss, EdS, LMHC, CRC, NCC 
Young people with disabilities can plan for their future by carefully 
exploring their ideal life. 
 
42 The 5W's of Finding a Counselor 
By Audrey L. Canaff, PhD, NCC, LPC 
How to choose the best counselor to meet your and/or your 
family's needs. 
 
52 Camp C.A.M.P. A Unique Learning Experience 
By Larry McClaugherty, Lynn Vu, Tracy Virtue, Sherry Womack 
Offering an experience with the maximum potential for children 
with all disabilities. 
 
58 Shake-A-Leg Miami: Sailing for Everyone 
By Laurel Van Horn 
Adapted ship ahoy! Special sailing program opens the…