Chestor House Community Resources

The following list contains links to internet-based resources of interest to the developmental disabilities community. If you would like to add your link to this page, or know of a resource that you believe should be here, please email the link to our director at info@chestorhouse.org.

Autism

Autism Society of America (ASA) - Home page for information about autism.

Family and Child Early Interventions - Intensive early intervention to children with autism and/or related developmental disabilities.

Autism & Developmental Disabilities Resource Catalog - Is a catalog of relevant titles for those who teach the disabled. Includes synopses and prices.

Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) - The CSA provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on efficacy of treatments.

Autism Fact Sheet - A 1995 report on autism, description and symptoms.

Autism/PDD Resources Network - This site provides information on autism and pervasive developmental disorders. It includes an introduction to autism describing treatments and approaches.

Autism Research Institute (ARI) - Is devoted to researching and providing research results on causes of autism and methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe childhood behavioral disorders.

Asperger's Syndrome

Asperger's Syndrome - another developmental disorder similar to autism.

Case Management and Placement Agencies

Developmental Disabilities Center (DDC) - Adult Case Management in Boulder County.

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) - Adult Case Management in Jefferson County.

North Metro Community Services - Adult Case Management in Adams County. (Email contact)

Denver Options - Adult Case Management in Denver.

Colorado Association of Community Centered Boards (CACCB) - Statewide consortium of agencies that provide case management and affiliates that provide services to developmentally disabled persons in Colorado.

Colorado Dept of Human Services (Developmental Disabilities Services) - Information about services in Colorado, Community Centered Boards throughout the state.

Boulder County Social Services - Provides placement for children and support services for disabled adults.

Developmental Disabilities

Managed Care Clearinghouse - Information about long-term support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Developmental Delay Resources (DDR) - Is dedicated to working with children who have developmental delays, including autism.

Other Resources

Boulder Community Network (BCN) - Information about Boulder, including the economy, housing and other resources.

Mental Health Infosource (MHI) - Contains information on mental health issues and links to other resources.

Colorado State Resources - Is a site that provides information on services and resources for disabled children and youth in Colorado.