Condition-Specific Resources & Support

Support that fits your family – explore resources by diagnosis or condition.

Find information and support organizations grouped by condition – from autism and ADHD to cerebral palsy, deafness, and rare disorders. These links can help you find the right guidance, community, and services based on your child’s specific needs.

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  • Cerebral Palsy: Information, treatment options, and support networks for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families.
  • Deafness / Blindness – Resources and organizations for families supporting children who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired.
  • Learning Disabilities – Guidance, advocacy, and educational tools for those with learning disabilities.
  • ADHD & Attention Issues – Strategies, resources, and advocacy for individuals with attention deficit disorders.
  • Dyslexia – Support organizations and tools for people with dyslexia and related reading differences.
  • Autism – Resources, advocacy groups, and community support for individuals on the autism spectrum.
  • Mental Health – Information, support, and advocacy for mental health challenges and emotional well-being.
  • Neurological & Rare Conditions – Information and support for a range of neurological and rare genetic conditions.
  • Additional Student Supports – Programs and resources for unique student circumstances, including pregnancy and parenting.

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy Guidance

Cerebral Palsy Guide

Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF)

Unified Community Connections (UCC)

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)

Deafness / Blindness

FamilyConnect

Maryland School for the Blind

American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)

Maryland Association of the Deaf (MDAD)

Learning Disabilities

General Learning Disability Support

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

LD OnLine

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

National Institute for Learning Development (NILD)

Understood

ADHD & Attention Issues

CHADD

ADHD Learning Center

Dyslexia

ASDEC

Decoding Dyslexia Maryland

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

IDA – DC Capital Area Branch

Autism

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)

Autism Society of America

Mental Health

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

Child Mind Institute

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Neurological & Rare Conditions

Birth Injury Guide

Chesapeake‑Potomac Spina Bifida Association

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)

Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAFASD)

FASD United

KUMC's Genetic Counseling & Testing

HIE Help Center

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

Additional Student Supports

The Pregnant Scholar Initiative

Support for Military Families

Disclaimer: The organizations and services listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by SECAC-PG. Please use your own discretion when choosing providers.
If you know of a resource that should be added or removed, feel free to contact us.

Need Help Navigating These Resources?

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This page was last updated: August, 2025.