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Angels Gather Here Angels Gather Here: Family raising 3 biological children,7 medically fragile adopted children and fostered 225. (Special Needs Children) http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/angelsgatherhere/index.html Trachkids Trachkids: Information and support for children with a tracheostomy and their parents or caregivers. (Special Needs Children) http://www.trachkids.com Life's Crooked Path Life's Crooked Path: A mother's true story about parenting a child with disabilities. (Special Needs Children) http://designsbytrina.com/crookedpath/path.htm Devine Muscle Therapy Devine Muscle Therapy: Offering craniosacral therapy, pfrimmer deep muscle therapy, thai yoga massage, swedish massage, and frequency energy work. Specializing in working with children with chronic conditions. (Special Needs Children) http://www.devinemuscletherapy.com Impact of a Handicapped Child on the Family Impact of a Handicapped Child on the Family: From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute and meant for teachers, but has information for parents too. (Special Needs Children) http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1982/6/82.06.08.x.html Westchester ARC Westchester ARC: We serve people who have developmental disabilities and their families. (Special Needs Children) http://www.westchesterarc.org/ Ten Commandments of Etiquette Ten Commandments of Etiquette: The Empowerment Zone offers tips for communicating with those who have special needs. (Special Needs Children) http://www.empowermentzone.com/etiquet.txt About Special Education About Special Education: A resource for parents, teachers, and students. (Special Needs Children) http://specialed.about.com/ Tamarack Reading Pages Tamarack Reading Pages: A commercial site that offers reading books for beginning readers with special needs. A sight word reading system is designed to improve reading skills. (Special Needs Children) http://www.readingpages.com Special Families Guide Special Families Guide: Articles and answers to questions from Robert Naseef, Ph.D. on parenting a child with a disability. (Special Needs Children) http://www.specialfamilies.com/ ICan Online ICan Online: ICan Online is a well organized site that offers a tremendous amount of information to the disabled community. (Special Needs Children) http://www.icanonline.net/ Exceptional Parent Exceptional Parent: Magazine for parents of children or young adults with disabilities. Includes reports, forum, products links, books. (Special Needs Children) http://www.eparent.com/ About Parenting Special Needs About Parenting Special Needs: The starting place for exploring parenting special needs, from About.com. (Special Needs Children) http://specialchildren.about.com/ Americans With Disabilities Act Information Americans With Disabilities Act Information: Americans With Disabilities Act Information (Special Needs Children) http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/ghindex.html Parents Helping Parents Parents Helping Parents: Helping children with special needs receive the love, hope, respect and services they need to achieve their full potential by strengthening their families and the professionals who serve them. (Special Needs Children) http://www.php.com/ Exceptional Resources Inc. Exceptional Resources Inc.: A provider of autism books, autism videos, and other autism, asperger syndrome and related resources. (Special Needs Children) http://www.canadianautism.com/ Welcome to the Homepage of the Canadian Transportation Agency Welcome to the Homepage of the Canadian Transportation Agency: The Canadian Transportation Act governs public access. From the CTA-OTC Home page. (Special Needs Children) http://www.cta-otc.gc.ca/index_e.html Parents with Disabilities Online Parents with Disabilities Online: Information, support and products for parents who have disabilities. (Special Needs Children) http://www.disabledparents.net/ The Little Prince The Little Prince: Articles, resources, and links to therapists and treatment programs. (Special Needs Children) http://www.thelittleprince.org/ About Stress in Childhood About Stress in Childhood: Children experience stress just as adults do. But sometimes, its manifestations are different. (Special Needs Children) http://stress.about.com/library/weekly/aa011501a.htm Ability Online Ability Online: A safe computer haven where kids and teens with disabilities can meet and share their interests. (Special Needs Children) http://www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm Child Care and the ADA Child Care and the ADA: Child care centers rather privately or publicly operated must conform to ADA standards in order to meet the needs of special children. (Special Needs Children) http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/chcaflyr.htm Children First from the National PTA Children First from the National PTA: A list of links to state and local PTAs and other child advocacy organizations. (Special Needs Children) http://www.pta.org/ptacommunity/index.asp Hearts of Courage Hearts of Courage: Support, information and tips for the challenges faced parenting a special health care needs child. (Special Needs Children) http://www.heartsofcourage.com Social Workers' Perceptions of Older Parents Caring at Home for Disabled Children Social Workers' Perceptions of Older Parents Caring at Home for Disabled Children: Social work student paper. Includes some links. (Special Needs Children) http://userpages.umbc.edu/~echen1/ Parents Exchange Parents Exchange: An information, referral, and advocacy service for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and professionals who work with our families. (Special Needs Children) http://pex.tripod.com/index.html TRI Online! Parent Advocacy TRI Online! Parent Advocacy: A place for information and resources for parents of children with disabilities, education, transition and school-to-work issues. (Special Needs Children) http://www.taconicresources.net/parentadvocacy.php Parenting the Spirited Child Parenting the Spirited Child: Classes for parents of a 3-7 year old who is spirited, oppositional, willful, aggressive, angry, or ADHD will want to learn about this exceptional class. (Special Needs Children) http://www.theparentingclass.com Angels In Care Angels In Care: A place for children who are hurting emotionally, mentally or physically in which they can find love, hope, peace and joy within themselves and each other. (Special Needs Children) http://www.angelsincare.com/ Special Needs News Special Needs News: News and information of interest to families of children and adults with special needs in the Security, Widefield, Fountain, and Colorado Springs, Colorado area. (Special Needs Children) http://www.SpecialNeedsNews.com The Prevention News The Prevention News: Newsletter published by Peter Leibert for Arc-California chapters and their members, focusing on issues related to the prevention of mental retardation and other disabilities. (Special Needs Children) http://www.prevention-news.com/ Mothers with Attitude Mothers with Attitude: Humor and help for adoptive moms, special-needs moms, any old moms at all. (Special Needs Children) http://www.motherswithattitude.com Parents of a Child with Special Needs Parents of a Child with Special Needs: Links to resources and information for caregivers and parents of children with special needs. (Special Needs Children) http://www.geocities.com/katiegirl_59/ Ideal Lives Ideal Lives: Practical tips & web resources for special needs parents. We specialize in free resources and personlized "real life" solutions for families and the teachers & professionals who support them. (Special Needs Children) http://www.ideallives.com/ Kids Together, Inc. Kids Together, Inc.: Kids Together, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our goals include providing helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities. (Special Needs Children) http://www.kidstogether.org/ The Arc's Q&A on Child Care The Arc's Q&A on Child Care: Child Care Settings and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Know your rights. (Special Needs Children) http://thearc.org/faqs/ccqa1.html Parent Training and Information Centers by State Parent Training and Information Centers by State: Programs funded by the Office of Special Education Programs in the US Department of Education to help provide training and information to meet the needs of parents of children with disabilities living in the area served by the center. (Special Needs Children) http://www.angelfire.com/ny/Debsimms/pti.html Play for All Play for All: A mother describes her efforts to encourage play between her disabled child and the siblings. (Special Needs Children) http://www.washingtonparent.com/articles/9804/hadley.htm Your Brain Injury Headquarters Your Brain Injury Headquarters: Brain injury resources for the injured and family members. (Special Needs Children) http://www.geocities.com/project_brain SNAP SNAP: SNAP wants to promote awareness and acceptance of children with special needs, especially the physically challenged. (Special Needs Children) http://www.snap4kids.org/ Educating Parents of Exceptional Children (EPEC) Educating Parents of Exceptional Children (EPEC): Resource of information for parents with special needs children. Forum, newsletter, and links. (Special Needs Children) http://www.EPEConline.com/ Mothers From Hell 2 Mothers From Hell 2: Facing disability issues with combustable humor & advocating for disability rights! MFH2 is a national group offering more support than a 44DD underwire and more empowerment than a tanker full of caffeine, chocolate & Viagra! (Special Needs Children) http://www.mothersfromhell2.org "Helping Your Special Needs Child" "Helping Your Special Needs Child": Authors Sandy Tovray and Maria Wilson-Portuondo, both parents of special needs children, share their experiences and offer solid advice in Helping Your Special Needs Child. (Special Needs Children) http://www.tovray.com/books/specpage.html Creative Perspectives, a different look at autism Creative Perspectives, a different look at autism: Providing service to parents and families to help them with special needs autistic children. Offers programs to assist the children and parents to learn. (Special Needs Children) http://www.creativeperspectives.org/ Single Parent Central - Childcare & Children with Disabilities Single Parent Central - Childcare & Children with Disabilities: An overview of the accommodations childcare centers and home-based centers must make for disabled children under the American With Disabilities Act. (Special Needs Children) http://www.singleparentcentral.com/childcaredisable.htm Bright Tots: Information on autism, early intervention, great links and toys Bright Tots: Information on autism, early intervention, great links and toys: Offers information on autism, pdd & aspergers. Find out of pocket services in your area, see the early signs & tips on teaching the autistic child. Visit our resource guide for various child development topics. (Special Needs Children) http://www.brighttots.com/Resourcehome.html The ReFraming Parenting Program The ReFraming Parenting Program: Parent help for troubled teens: books, therapeutic reference, coaching, seminars, treatment centers, and boarding schools. Focus is upon systems approach and healthy crisis intervention. (Special Needs Children) http://www.insightpros.com/ Disabled Parents Network Disabled Parents Network: A UK based organisation of disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, their families and allies. (Special Needs Children) http://www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk/ Parenting From the Heart Parenting From the Heart: A twice weekly newsletter devoted to all who are touched by children with special needs. (Special Needs Children) http://specialchildren.about.com/gi/pages/mmail.htm "Autism Today" "Autism Today": "Autism Today" is an ezine that addresses the needs of families, teachers, and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with autism. (Special Needs Children) http://www.autismtoday.com/ Parent Pals.com Parent Pals.com: Special education website focusing on parent and professional support for special needs children. Directory of articles and links contributed by parents and professionals. (Special Needs Children) http://www.parentpals.com/gossamer/pages/index.html Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Parents Network Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Parents Network: Parents of developmentally delayed children who are clients of the Easter Los Angeles Regional Center. (Special Needs Children) http://www.elarc.net/ Special Needs Special Needs: Support site for the disabled, chronically ill, and the people who care for them. (Special Needs Children) http://www.geocities.com/twi_d/index.html Schwab Foundation for Learning Schwab Foundation for Learning: Services for parents and educators to provide information, support and resources to improve the lives of students with learning differences. (Special Needs Children) http://www.schwablearning.org/ PSP (Parents Supporting Parents) PSP (Parents Supporting Parents): Support group where parents of children with special needs support other parents with special needs children,organise fun days and trips for these children and their siblings. We invite speakers to meetings in the past these have included experts from man (Special Needs Children) http://beehive.thisisessex.co.uk/psp The Learning Disabled Child and the Home The Learning Disabled Child and the Home: Discusses various issues such as fathers, siblings, discipline. (Special Needs Children) http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/family/family-1.html Heads Up! Heads Up!: Information and helpful products for Occupational therapists, speech therapists, teachers and families with special needs children. (Special Needs Children) http://www.headsupnow.com/ Partners Resource Network Partners Resource Network: Purpose is to empower parents of children and youth with disabilities in their roles as parents, decision makers, and advocates for their children. (Special Needs Children) http://www.partnerstx.org/ Parenting Toolbox Parenting Toolbox: Provides articles with tips and information, as well as links to specific threads in the accompanying message boards. (Special Needs Children) http://parentingtoolbox.com/ Maggy Larsen Books Maggy Larsen Books: Encouragement for those raising difficult and challenged children. (Special Needs Children) http://www.maggylarsenbooks.com About Potty Training Children with Special Needs About Potty Training Children with Special Needs: Learn about potty training children with special needs, such as autism and down syndrome, including signs of readiness and how to avoid resistance. (Special Needs Children) http://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/aa051401a.htm Casa Center - Continuing Advancement for Special Adults Casa Center - Continuing Advancement for Special Adults: This site is for special needs children as adults. (Special Needs Children) http://www.casacenter.org "The Bible's Way to Victory over ADHD and Other Childhood Challenges." "The Bible's Way to Victory over ADHD and Other Childhood Challenges.": This free online book provides sound answers on preventing and overcoming behavioral, emotional and learning problems, including ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Conduc (Special Needs Children) http://www.audiblox2000.com/onlinebook/index.htm Center for Infants and Children with Special Needs Center for Infants and Children with Special Needs: The Center for Infants and Children with Special Needs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center cares for children and young adults with significant chronic illness. (Special Needs Children) http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/prog/special-needs/default.htm Special Mommy Chronicles Special Mommy Chronicles: "Special Mommy Chronicles" is a weekly column by a Special Needs mom to Special Needs parents. (Special Needs Children) http://www.sleepingangel.com/smc.htm Our Kids Our Kids: Information and support for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Links to resources and affiliated web sites. (Special Needs Children) http://www.our-kids.org Hints for Mothers of Many Children Hints for Mothers of Many Children: Discusses general issues but also a section of disabled children and their siblings. (Special Needs Children) http://www.nathhan.com/ Tips for the Teacher Tips for the Teacher: From The ADHD Owner's Manual, tips for teachers who are teaching children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. (Special Needs Children) http://www.edutechsbs.com/adhd/00037.htm Special People, Special Planning Special People, Special Planning: Special People, Special Planning is a special needs planning book on how to create a lifelong plan for special needs children and a disabled family member. (Special Needs Children) http://specialpeoplespecialplanning.com Special Child Special Child: Provides educational resources and emotional support to parents and care-givers of children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities. (Special Needs Children) http://www.specialchild.com/