General Resources
Videos from Community Outreach Events
| Executive Function and Working Memory | Living Successfully with Learning Differences |
Parent Resources
| LD Online | LDOnline is a comprehensive website on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals. |
| Additude Strategies and Support for ADHD and LD | ADDitude is dedicated to helping families with ADHD and learning disabilities live successful and happy lives — at home, at school, at work, and in their communities. |
| Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) | CHADD is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3)) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative website, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications, and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals, and parents. |
| The Dyslexia Foundation | The official website of The Dyslexia Foundation (TDF). The Dyslexia Foundation (TDF), a non-profit organization, was established in 1989 to identify and assist children with dyslexia, to establish higher levels of learning through specialized programs promoting better reading. |
| The Dyslexia Parent | This is a parent resource. This site provides information and advice for parents whose children are, or may be, dyslexic. |
| The Dyslexia Handbook in English | The Dyslexia Handbook in Spanish |
Educator Resources
| National Center on Response to Intervention | This site was funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs and was developed in conjunction with research done at Vanderbilt University and the University of Kansas. This site offers training and activities to help educators implement RTI and understand the process. Find out everything you need to know about RTI here. |
| Additude: Strategies and Support for ADHD and LD | ADDitude is dedicated to helping families living with ADHD or learning disabilities live successful and happy lives — at home, at school, at work, and in their communities. |
| Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) | CHADD is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3)) organization providing education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative website, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications, and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents. |
| The Dyslexia Handbook in English | The Dyslexia Handbook in Spanish |
Legal Resources
| Wrights Law | Wrights law is a resource developed by Pete and Pam Wright, professors of law at the William and Mary Law School. They developed this site to help parents and educators understand the rights of children with disabilities. Information on special education law, education law and advocacy for children with disabilities can be found here. |
National Organizations for Educators and Parents
| Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) | CHADD is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3)) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative website, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications, and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents. |
| Understood for Learning and Attention Issues | The goal of Understood is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3-20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. We want to empower them to understand their children's issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply coping to truly thriving. |
| The International Dyslexia Association | The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. |
| Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity | The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity serves as a nexus for research on dyslexia and is also a leading source of advocacy and information to better the lives of people with dyslexia. |
| The Learning Disabilities Association of America | The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a nonprofit grassroots organization whose members are individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and professionals who work with them to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. LDA provides educational and legislative information to parents, teachers, and other professionals. |
| The International Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) | CEC is an international organization working to improve the achievement of children and youth with disabilities. This organization is an advocate in legislation and provides basic standards that professionals in related fields should uphold. Professional development and support for classroom teachers can be found at this site. |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities | NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities. |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | The CDC provides information, resources, and research on ADHD and related conditions. |
Resources for Emotional and Mental Health
| Amarillo Family Institute Tammy Smith, M.Ed., LPC 4211 I-40 West, Suite 101 Amarillo TX 79106 806.374.5950 |
Erin Avirett, Ph.D., PLLC 7118 I-40 West, Bldg D Amarillo, TX 79106 806.513.2008 |
| Arlette Jane Back, M.Ed., LPC, Licensed 3419 South Coulter Street Building 6 Suite 4A Amarillo, Texas 79109 806.855.8308 |
Betsy Franks, LPC 1705 S Polk Street Amarillo, TX 79102 806.220.2902 |
| Melissa Gray, MS 3611 S Soncy Rd Ste 2A Amarillo, TX 79119 806.352.5542 |
The Helping Heart Lindsey Wesley, MED, LPC-I 2700 S Western, Suite 1300 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.584.8469 |
| The Helping Heart Twilla Woolsey, MS, LMFT 2700 S Western, Suite 1300 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.570.2758 |
Family Support Services 1001 S Polk St. Amarillo, TX (806) 342-2500 24-Hour Crisis Line: 806.374.5433 https://www.fss-ama.org/ |
| Lynn Jennings, MA, LPC-S Jennings Counseling and Associates 7450 Golden Pond Place, Suite 500 Amarillo, TX 79121 806.356.9047 |
Pamela Kirby, PSY.D. 1208 Wolflin Avenue Amarillo, TX 79109 806.468.7980 |
| Allen Kee, PSY.D. 1208 Wolflin Avenue Amarillo, TX 79109 806.371.5000 |
Pavilion Counseling Center 1501 S Coulter St. Amarillo, TX 806.354.1810 and press option "3" or 800.537.2585 https://nwthsbehavioralhealth.com/ |
| Professional Counseling & Biofeedback Group 12 Medical Dr Amarillo Tx 79106 806.356.0404 |
Texas Panhandle Centers 1501 Polk St. Amarillo, TX 806.337.1000 24-Hour Crisis Line: 806.359.6699 https://www.texaspanhandlecenters.org |
| Turn Center Angela Peterson MA, LPC Brad Thompson MA-LPC-S 1250 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106 Phone: 806.353.3596 www.turncenter.org |
Veterans Health Care System (VA) 6010 Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX 806.355.9703 or 800.692.4039 Veterans Crisis Line 800.273.8255 and press option "1" |
| WTAMU 720 South Tyler Street Amarillo, TX 79101 806.651.8234 |
Student Counseling Services West Texas A&M University Classroom Center, Suite 116 Canyon, TX 806.651.2340 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800.273.8255 |
| Texas Panhandle Healthcare Referral Service (Medical, Mental, Social Services) 2-1-1 |