links and resources

The following are links and resources we have found useful during our journey with Aidan. Some things we have tried, while others we are still researching/looking for practitioners/attempting to raise funds for:


Support Groups/Non-Profit Organizations

• HUGS foundation for Near Drown Children
• The ARC of Cabarrus County (NC)
• WISH: Walking in Support and Hope (closed Facebook group for parents and family of special needs children)
• Drowning Survivor- Near Drowning group (closed Facebook group for parents and family of special needs children)
• PONDS: Parents of Near-Drowns (closed Yahoo group)
• Samuel Morris Foundation 

*I've listed closed groups as resources for other parents and family looking for support groups. These are closed to protect the group from lurkers, spammers and those only trying to cause harm. If you would like to join any of these groups, you must make a request and provide information for the moderator. 

Alternative Therapies

• Beike Biotech -- Stem Cell Therapy provider in China
• China Stem Cell Therapy
• G-Therapy (Homeopathic Treatment from India)
• HBOT Manual (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)
• HBOT Effects on SPECT Scans
• The Upledger Institure (Craniosacral Therapy)
• Neurosuit Therapy
• Yoga for the Special Child
• International Feldenkrais Federation -- Information on The Feldenkrais Method
• Inter-American Conductive Education Association
• Anat Baniel Method
• Advanced BioMechanical Rehabilitation (ABR) 

Supplements

• Drucker Labs -- Makers of IntraKID (liquid multivitamin)
• Mannatech -- Producers of Ambrotose AO (Antioxidant)

Equipment

• Quadraciser- we really want to get one of these for Aidan, I think it would help stimulate some purposeful movement
• Rehab Mart
• Adaptive Mall
• Special Needs Toys
• Shobby Shoes -- Orthopedic Shoes and Support Boots for Special Needs Children
• Southpaw Enterprises
• Advanced Orthotic Designs
• SensaCalm- weighted blankets & vests
• ThinkGeek.com- Great resource for gadgets for vision therapy. Sometimes we have to think outside of the box. :)