The following links provide information about
various topics related to this study. These links are not endorsed
by the universities or researchers involved in this study and
are provided as educational resources only.
Reading
Development |
| Reading
Rockets - Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project
that looks at how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle,
and how caring adults can help them. |
| LDonline
- A general reading disabilities site that has articles about
preventing and assisting children with reading difficulties. |
| International
Reading Association - At this site you can download free
brochures that provide valuable tips for parents of young
readers. |
Twin
Research |
| International
Society for Twin Studies - The International Society for
Twin Studies (ISTS) is an international, nonpolitical, nonprofit,
multidisciplinary scientific organization. Its purpose is
to further research and public education in all fields related
to twins and twin studies, for the mutual benefit of twins
and their families and of scientific research in general.
The Society was founded in Rome in 1974. |
| The
Center for Study of Multiple Birth -
The Center's purpose is to stimulate and foster medical and
social research in the area of multiple birth and to provide
help to parents with the special problems they and their offspring
encounter. |
| Mid-Atlantic
Twin Registry- The MATR includes families in North and
South Carolina and Virginia who are willing to participate
in research. This link provides a good answer to the question
"Why study twins?" |
DNA
Research |
| Genetic Science
Learning Center - Resource for students, teachers and
families that explains genetic concepts and how they relate
to our lives. Includes online activities, labs, experiments
and workshops. |
| DNA from the Beginning
- An animated primer on many genetic concepts, including
the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. |
| The
US Human Genome Project - The official site of the HGP
provides the visitor with information on the history, timeline
and goals of the Human Genome Project. |
University
Information |
| University of Colorado,
Boulder - CU's homepage. Here you can take a 'virtual
tour' of the CU campus and find out more about campus life,
research and various academic programs that CU has to offer. |
| University of New England,
Australia - Homepage for the UNE campus in Armidale, Australia. |
| Stavanger
College, Norway - The English page which gives a brief
overview of Stavanger College. |
Boulder,
Colorado |
| Boulder Community Network
- This site offers information on everything about Boulder,
from current weather conditions and news, to festivals, shopping
and entertainment opportunities in town. |
| City of Boulder
- Covers government and current city and county issues as
well as services offered by Boulder County. |
|
Boulder
Daily Camera - The local newspaper for residents of
Boulder County.
|
This
website is maintained by the Institute for Behavioral Genetics (IBG)
at the University of Colorado.
Click on the links above to learn more about IBG.