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CANADA
NLD Parent Networking Group of Ontario
Kitchener-Waterloo, OntarioSupportive forum in which
to share experiences, ideas and information surrounding the joys and
challenges of parenting an NLD child. We are an enthusiastic,
committed group of parents working towards increasing public
knowledge about this relatively new diagnosis. Educating the
educators is also a priority with our group members.
Contact: Cheryl Pidgeon at ccpidgeon@sympatico.ca
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CONNECTICUT
NLDA
Hartford, CT
A dynamic group of parents and professionals on a mission to
ensure national recognition and accountability for NLD, is seeking
others who wish to activate a parent/professional network on the
East Coast.
Contact: Marcia Rubinstein at nldaorg@aol.com
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MAINE
NLD, ASPERGER, & NLD SUPPORT GROUP
Arundel, ME An information and support group for parents and
professionals in the Southern Maine and Northern New Hampshire
regions, who have an interest in any of these disorders.
Contact: Mari-Jo at mjaassoc@lamere.net,
or tel. 207/ 985-7319
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MASSACHUSETTS
S.H.A.R.E. Differences
Berkshire Physicians & Surgeons
5th Floor, Rehabilitation Unit
777 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
A support group for parents of children with neurobiological
disorders such as NLD, Asperger Syndrome, PDD, and OCD. The group
meets twice monthly to network ideas and share experiences with other
parents whose lives have been changed by a learning difference.
There is also a lending library for group members. Contact: Kelly McCarthy, OTRL/BCP, 413/ 447-2217
(days) or Debbie Byrd, 413/ 684-2240 (eves.) - or e-mail Deb8807184@aol.com
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TAWK - Talking As a Way of Knowing
Natick, MA
A new monthly support and inspiration group for families of
children with NLD in the MetroWest Boston area. The group also
hosts two NLD discussions lists - one for parents and one for
kids. For more information, check out their web site at www.nldsupport.org/.
Contact: Barbara Wilder-Smith at 508/ 650-8885, or e-mail
cbws@ne.mediaone.net.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Support Group for Parents of Children with NLD and/or
Asperger's Syndrome
Amherst Congregational Church
11 Church Street
Amherst, NH
A monthly support group for parents of children with NLD/AS,
sharing concerns and information. Contact: Susan Patt at
susanpatt@adelphia.net.
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NEW YORK
PARENTS for NLD
Greater Buffalo JCC
Buffalo, NY
Our mission: Parent advocates providing resources, education,
network, testimony and support to families of children with
Non-Verbal Learning Disability Syndrome. We offer one professional
presentation and two parent/guardian support group meetings each
quarter.
Contact: Shayne Bauer-Ellsworth at sbauer-ellsworth@adelphia.net
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