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A. Separation Anxiety Disorder

The Separation Anxiety Page

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Program in Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorder, Duke University (NC).
  • A summary of diagnostic criteria and differential diagnostic issues; a few links to related sites.

B. Selective Mutism

Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc.

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Selective Mutism Foundation, Inc., which promotes research and dissemination of knowledge about the disorder.
  • Describes the Foundation’s services.
  • FAQs about the disorder.
  • Links to relevant Web sites.

Selective Mutism Group

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Selective Mutism Group, which was started by parents of a child with selective mutism.
  • The site is a support resource for parents and teachers of children with selective mutism.
  • Click at the bottom of the page for site index.
  • Has an area where questions can be answered, but does not say who answers them.
  • Bibliography of journal articles.

C. Reactive Attachment Disorder

ATTACh

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children.
  • Describes attachment therapy and its rationale.
  • A few articles summarizing research findings.
  • Lists relevant Web sites.


Attachment: Theory and Research @ Stony Brook

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌs: Everett Waters, Ph.D., and Judith Crowell, M.D.; State University of New York Stony Brook.
  • Full-text articles from scientific journals concerning attachment theory.
  • The site is not clinically oriented but is an invaluable resource for clinicians wanting to understand the role of attachment in child development and adult relationships.
  • Includes a library of attachment measures.

The Attachment Center at Evergreen

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: The Attachment Center at Evergreen (CO), a treatment center for attachment disordered children.
  • Describes the Center’s treatment philosophy and research program.
  • Articles from their newsletter.
  • Links to Web sites about attachment and adoption issues.

Attachment Disorder Support Group

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Attachment Disorder Support Group.
  • Information for nonprofessionals, listing of treatment centers and support resources, and testimonials.

Attachment Home Page

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Attachment Associates (UT).
  • FAQ section about attachment disorder and links to Web sites about parenting children with attachment issues.

Heal the Hearts Foundation

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Heal the Hearts Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote education about attachment disorder, to provide charitable support for training therapists in attachment therapy, and to provide charitable support for the cost of treatment.
  • Lists contact information and Web sites for treatment centers and attachment therapists.

D. Stereotypic Movement Disorder

The Movement Disorder Society

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: The Movement Disorder Society.
  • Describes the Society’s meetings and training videotapes.

WE MOVE

  • ºô¯¸«Ø¸mªÌ: Worldwide Awareness and Education for Movement Disorders.
  • Helpful fact sheets about Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, and other movement disorders.
  • Links for government agencies and support/advocacy organizations.