What are some good charities for children with disabilities?

Some of the highest rated charities for children with disabilities and special needs include the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation, Lindsey's Place, the nonPareil Institute and Adam's Camp, states GreatNonprfits.org. These charities support children with both mental and physical disabilities.

Charities such as Adam's Camp and Lindsey's Place focus on bringing children with special needs together to encourage friendship, community and self-esteem. Positive reviews for these charities cite this sense of community as the most important positive thing about the charities. Meanwhile, the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation and the nonPareil Institute both focus on raising awareness of autism and financially and emotionally supporting children, families and adults affected by autism.