Special Needs Resources for Kids: As I mentioned on WTDY, here are some resources to consider for special needs kids.  This is not an exhaustive list, but a great place to get started:

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WI FACETS - Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, and Support
http://www.wifacets.org/
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc. (WI FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them. We were founded in 1995 by parents who believed that parents are the best advocates for their children. WI FACETS operates the following programs to help parents, professionals and others support and enrich the lives of children with disabilities:

Arc-Dane County
http://www.arcdanecounty.org/
The Arc-Dane County is a non-profit organization that believes people with developmental disabilities are valued members of our communities. We believe that people with disabilities have an equal right to education, training, job opportunities, and social supports necessary to fully participate in our committees.

Family Support & Resource Center - http://www.fsrcdane.org/
At the Family Support & Resource Center, we provide in-home and community support to families in Dane County (WI) who are raising children with significant disabilities at home. FSRC's services include Family Support, In Good Company (Respite Care Program) and Community Inclusion.

Epilepsy Foundation of South Central Wisconsin
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/socentralwisc/
Our services include programs for people with epilepsy and their family members; public health education programs to increase awareness about epilepsy and seizure first aid; leadership in advocacy for epilepsy related issues and collaborations with other community resources in support of our mission.

Brith to 3 Program through Imagine A Child's Capacity - http://www.icc-wi.org
The Birth-to-Three Program is Wisconsin’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.

Downs Syndrome Association of Wisconsin -
http://www.dsaw.org

Waisman Center Early Childhood Unit - http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/cedd/ecfr.html

Waisman Center Family Village - http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
We are a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Our community includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and much, much more!

IDS - Integrated Development Services - http://www.ids-wi.com
Most professionals agree that the best outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorders occur when they participate in at least 20 to 35 hours of specialized intervention each week during the early years of development. Our Intensive In-Home Autism Program is designed for families who want an intensive, play-based, relationship-focused approach to autism intervention.

Wisconsin Early Autism Project - http://www.wiautism.com/
The Wisconsin Early Autism Project, Inc., is a program and clinic for the treatment of children with autism based on the work of Dr. Ivar Lovaas, the pioneer of an intensive behavioral approach with proven best outcomes.  WEAP provides ongoing therapeutic treatment through its local clinics for families in Wisconsin, Australia, and Vancouver as well as training workshops with follow-up supervision for families in other parts of the United States and the world.

Autism Society of Wisconsin - http://www.asw4autism.org/
Awareness, Support and Working together for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Wisconsin.

Austism Society of Greater Madison - http://www.autismmadison.org/
We are a local chapter of the Autism Society of America serving South Central and Southwestern Wisconsin. For other areas of Wisconsin, please contact the Autism Society of Wisconsin. Our ongoing and annual events include A-Maze-ing Days for Autism, the Day with the Experts and Quarterly birthday parties at Pump It Up. We also offer free workshops on timely topics of interest to the autism community and beyond.

Easter Seals of Wiscsonisn - http://wi.easterseals.com
Easter Seals Wisconsin provides services to children and adults with disabilities and support to their families.

Respite Care Association of Wisconsin - http://www.respitecarewi.org
RESPITE is temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for people with disabilities or other special needs such as chronic or terminal illnesses; or are at risk of abuse and neglect. Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) was organized in 1987. RCAW supports and advocates for quality systems of respite care for Wisconsin families.

Native American Disability Resources
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/frc_natv.htm

Disability Rights Wisconsin - http://www.disabilityrightswi.org
Disability Rights helps people across Wisconsin gain access to services and opportunity through its advocacy and legal expertise. We regularly challenge systems and society to create positive change and improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Wisconsin Family Ties - http://www.wifamilyties.org/
We are a statewide not-for-profit organization run by families for families that include children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, mental, and substance abuse disorders.

Katie Beckett Program - http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/bdds/kbp/
The Katie Beckett Program is a special eligibility process that allows certain children who are residents of Wisconsin with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs, living at home with their families, to obtain a Wisconsin Medicaid card.

Common Threads - http://www.commonthreadsmadison.org
Common Threads Family Resource Center houses a unique and exciting therapeutic play facility, where children with autism can learn to play and grow within an inclusion based setting.

Versy Special Arts Wisconsin
http://www.vsawis.org/
The mission of VSA arts of Wisconsin is to expand the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing programs in dance, drama, creative writing, music and visual art. The programs highlighted on this site reflect an organization that nurtures and celebrates the creative power and artistic abilities of some remarkable artists throughout Wisconsin.

Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship
http://www.3gaits.org/
Located in Stoughton, Wisconsin, Three Gaits, Inc., is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide an effective therapeutic horsemanship program for children, youth, and adults with disabilities and special needs.

Special Olympics Wisconsin
http://www.specialolympicswisconsin.org/
Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is a statewide organization providing persons with cognitive disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Individuals who are at least eight years old and are identified as having a cognitive disability are eligible for participation.

Challenger Little League Division
http://www.littleleague.org/divisions/challenger.asp
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide.

SOAR - Structured Opportunities for creative Autism Recreation
http://www.leaguelineup.com/miscinfo.asp?menuid=37&cmenuid=37&url=madcity&sid=904286382
Mad City Stars Training Facility is proud to announce their newest recreational program. This new program gives children with autism spectrum disorders from ages three to twelve an opportunity to get exercise and develop physical and social skills in a safe, structured environment. The 45 minute class will build on sensory experiences, enhance the child's social skills, and provide FUN while increasing phsical activity. This class is designed to provide a safe and positive learning environemtn for children to gain mastery over their bodies and acquire new skills through tumbling and movement activities. Each class will begin with a social story and families are asked to bring a typically developing sibling or peer to each class to help serve as peer models.