Parent Resources (in alphabetical order)
Birth to
Three
A great site for families who need information on how to meet the developmental
and health-related needs of their infant/toddler with developmental delays
or disabilities. Great resources are provided.
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Blocks of Language in Early Childhood
This article by Joy Simpson is only one of the fact sheets and articles from
In the Know, a public outreach project, at The University of Kansas Merrill
Advanced Studies Center. This article speaks of communication between caregivers
and young children, with and without disabilities. This article is one of
four in a series with Steven Warren and Nancy Brady.
Coordinated
Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD)
Six nonprofit leaders in the field of learning
disabilities work together to make people aware of learning disabilities,
share information with parents, and promote the need for early detection and
intervention.
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Division of Early Childhood
This nonprofit membership organization is for individuals who work with children
with special needs and their families. The organization is dedicated to promoting
policy and practice, thereby enhancing the development of young exceptional
children.
Early
Childhood Care and Development
A site for parents as well as professionals who want guidance in home-visits
and programming for groups. This organization makes great use of child development
theory with regard to programming and activities. Links to relevant sites
in health, regulations, and women's issues are provided.
Exceptional
Parent Magazine
EPM is an excellent resource for parents, families, and the professionals
who work with them in providing information, support, outreach and encouragement
to children with disabilities.
Family
Education Parent Network
This outstanding resource offers tips on how to improve daily problems with
which parents and young children are faced.
Family
Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources
An on-line community dedicated to providing resources on specific diagnoses,
communication connections, adaptive products and technologies, and disability-related
media.
IDEA
Practices
This web site answers questions about the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA), keeps you informed about ideas that work, and supports your efforts
to help all children learn, progress, and realize your dreams.
National
Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
This web site offers a large database of understandable information on rare
diseases, and a comprehensive database of information on foundations, organizations,
agencies, and support groups that assist people affected by rare disorders.
An orphan drug database is also available with over 900 orphan drugs designated
by the FDA.
Pediatric
Services-Resources for Early Intervention
This site provides contact information for all states in the US regarding
early intervention and special education for preschoolers.
What
About the Children?
This organization aims to promote and advance, in the interests of social
welfare, the proper care and upbringing of children, and increase the knowledge
and understanding of parenting for a child's emotional, moral, and intellectual
development. Also discusses attachment disorder and daycare issues.