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Parenting a Child with Special Needs Makes You Stronger

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Parenting a Child with Special Needs Makes You Stronger

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This video is about a little boy who was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at 6 months old. His mother narrates the film and takes the viewer through their journey. The message she wants to share is that you should never give up on your child with special needs. Special needs children make parents stronger and parents should always strive to advocate for their child.

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Parenting a Child with Special Needs Makes You Stronger, Mom Says

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http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/story Condition: autoimmune colitis (a form of inflammatory bowel disease) and profound hearing loss When Jalen Roberts was born in 2006, he didn't pass his newborn screening. He developed autoimmune colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease. He also had profound hearing loss.

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Tell Me a Story: Special Needs Change Family's Look at Life

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This video was about how having a child with cerebral palsy is a joy. The mother states in the beginning of the movie that "We never ask for a special needs child, but maybe we should". She then goes on to say that having a son with special needs is an incredible experience. He has helped them meet people they never would've met before and he brings joy and light into their lives.

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Tell Me a Story: Special Needs Change Family's Look at Life

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http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/child/special-needs/directory/default/ Diagnosis: cerebral palsy and other health issues Bryce Staverman was born without the part of the brain that controls his gross and fine motor skills. He cannot walk or talk, but he can understand much more than people might think.

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Disability in the Family: A Father's Story 

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This short video clip is about a father and his feelings toward his son's muscular dystrophy. It shows how a disability, whether mental or physical, can impact a family. It brings out emotions in the viewer that make you aware of how hard it is to watch someone you love struggle through life.

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Disability In The Family: A Father's Story

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http://www.caudwellchildren.com Part of the Caudwell Children 'Disability In The Family' series; loving Dad, Philip, explains the emotional stresses and strains a family feels when caring for a child with a life-limiting condition. I an inspirational show of strength, Phil focusses on making the time the family have together with his son, Jack, as enjoyable and memorable as possible.

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The center for parent information and resources is a valuable tool. It helps parents connect with other parents who have a child with the same disability as their child. It's a great place to find support, share feelings, or ask questions. This website also helps parents find parent training and information (PTI)  programs in their area.

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Updated January 2014
A legacy resource from NICHCY
Families with a child who has a disability have special concerns and often need a great deal of information: information about the disability of their child, about school services, therapy, local policies, funding sources, transportation, medical facilities, and much more. Many families find it very useful to join a parent group, which is what this page is all about.
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Why Join a Parent Group?

When families join a parent group, they can meet other families with similar needs. Parent groups can serve many purposes, but one of their most important can be to introduce families to others like themselves. While it's true that many online parent groups never actually meet in person, the interactions online can provide much needed information and emotional support. Often, though, parent groups form locally, so that families can meet in person.

In person or online, when families with similar concerns meet, there is a sense of community, of understanding. You create a place where you can laugh about the same things, where you can discuss the same problems, where you can help each other. Where else can a parent find out which local dentists are good with children who don't sit still, where to buy specialized clothes, toys, or equipment, how to help a teenager find a summer or after-school job, or how to fill out a social security application?

This page will help you identify the parent groups that exist nationally and in your state and community. It will also help you decide which group or groups would be useful to you in meeting your family's needs and concerns.

Your PTI and CPRC

PTI stands for Parent Training and Information. Each state has at least one PTI program. If you're looking for resources in your state and community, call your state's PTI. The PTI can also give you information about disabilities, the educational rights of your child, or strategies for being an effective advocate for your child.

Similarly, some states also have what's known as a CPRC-Community Parent Resource Center, which is funded to serve a particular high-need area or audience.

Find your PTI or CPRC.
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center

Read a short brief about what PTIs and CPRCs do-and what they can do for you and your family.
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/wp-content/uploads/repo_items/bp3.pdf

The Parent to Parent Program

Ever wish you could talk to another parent whose child has the same disability as yours? The Parent to Parent Program may be for you, then. It matches parents in one-on-one relationships for sharing information, experiences, and emotional and practical support.

Use CPIR's resources to learn more about, and connect with, your state's parent to parent program. For example:

Read our Parent Basic about the Parent to Parent Program, including how to get in touch with the one in your state.

English version | http://www.parentcenterhub.org/wp-content/uploads/repo_items/bp2.pdf

Spanish version | http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/apoyo/

Parent Groups on Specific Disabilities

There are many, many parent groups that focus on issues and concerns related to a particular disability. For example, local parents whose children have a learning disability may group together to talk about how to handle their child's education, find a local dentist or pediatrician, and put their heads together to troubleshoot any number of common concerns.

How do you find such a group in your area? We'd suggest trying any of the resources below. They'll start you at the national or state level, where you can find a group (if one exists) in or near your community.

Try Our Disability Fact Sheets. We offer fact sheets on a range of disabilities. Most are available in English and Spanish. At the end of each sheet, there's a resource listing of national level organizations specializing in that disability. If you contact those groups, by phone or via the Web, they can put you in touch with state or local chapters of their group (if they operate chapters, that is).

Here's a list of the fact sheets we offer. The ones marked with an asterisk (*) are also available in Spanish.

AD/HD*

Autism/PDD*

Cerebral Palsy*

Deaf-Blindness

Deafness/Hearing Loss*

Developmental Delay

Down Syndrome*

Emotional Disturbance*

Epilepsy*

Intellectual Disabilities (formerly Mental Retardation)*

Learning Disabilities*

Other Health Impairment*

Rare Disorders

Severe/Multiple Disabilities

Speech-Language Impairments*

Spina Bifida*

Traumatic Brain Injury*

Visual Impairments*

Find the fact sheets in English at:
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/specific-disabilities/

Find the fact sheets in Spanish at:
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/especificas/

Would you like to explore one of the other resource pages in this section?
If so, use these quick-jump links to hop to the page of your choice.

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This website has multiple resources available for families who have a child with autism. It also has amazing resources for individuals with autism. The resource page has links to different websites so that any problem a family might have, can be solved.

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ASD Vacations LLC
Autism-friendly Family Vacations. We consult with each family in order to help overcome their own, unique, problems in arranging a family vacation. We work with them in order to arrange appropriate support and special arrangements that may be needed.

Autisable.com
Autisable.com is a blogging community focused on Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD NOS and other Pervasive Development Disorders. Autisable's Mission is to be of service to the Autism Community by providing an open platform where anything Autism Related can be shared and discussed.

AutismAsperger.net
AutismAsperger.net serves to build greater awareness of the autism spectrum and in particular, Asperger Syndrome. It joins other websites with this same focus and will work together with them toward strengthening our community of people on the autism spectrum.

Autism in Action
Autism In Action® was founded in 2001 by Dr. Beverly Braman (BCBA-D) and Dr. Susan Catlett (BCBA-D). Their goal is to help parents, teachers, and others who participate in the lives of individuals diagnosed with autism and related disorders learn how to use applied behavior analysis (ABA) as a part of everyday life. They offer 42 "How-To" Teaching Programs, the Instructional Objectives Handbook, and the Autism and ABA: A "How-To" Handbook for Teachers.

Autism Adventure Travel
Travel Services for special needs families. Our Specialists will plan your vacation itinerary or can book you on one of our great vacations all with your special needs in mind.

Autism After 16
This website arose out of the desire to help adults with ASD and their families make sense of the morass of information and misinformation out there. Autism After 16 is dedicated to providing information and analysis of adult autism issues, with the emphasis on analysis. Anyone can Google "autism + adults" and discover a vast array of programs, documents, and products. Our intention here is to try to help adults with ASD and their families make sense of what's out there.

Autism Atlas
Our mission is to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism through education, advocacy and the development of community programs. Currently, we have two unique educational programs that focus on why people with autism act the way they do. Participants perform simulation exercises to let them experience the sensory processing issues that lead to many of the typical behaviors.

Autism Blogs Directory
A diverse directory of autism blogs with a variety of viewpoints!

APEX PROaupair
APEX PROaupair is the first and only U.S. Department of State designated au pair agency in the United States specializing in providing special needs childcare. We place experienced au pairs with degrees in such varied backgrounds as occupational therapy, physical therapy, special needs education, nursing, etc with families who have one or more children with special needs. The cost to families is only 12$/h for 45 hrs/week of care, including healthcare, visa and pay to the candidates.

Autism Calendar
Come check out a list of events in your area related to autism awareness and the autism community. Posting your own local events to the calendar is free!

Autism Family Online: Working Together to Meet the Challenges & Share the Triumphs of Autism
Join our worldwide group of family members and educators dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This site will give you valuable information, provide an opportunity to get your questions answered, and much, much more.

Autism...Learn
We are dedicated to making visually structured activities designed to help develop multiple skills for persons with autism. Many of our activies contain different levels, creating a connected heirarchy. Learn by doing - then progress to each higher level to expand learned skills.

autismMatch
Helping families living with autism requires supporting the family, understanding the causes, developing and testing new treatments, and creating access to services and supports. The goal of autismMatch is to connect families and individuals living with autism with researchers who are seeking the answers to how to achieve these goals.

Autism Navigator
Autism Navigator is a unique collection of web-based tools and courses developed to bridge the gap between science and community practice. We have integrated the most current research into a highly interactive web platform with extensive video footage to illustrate effective evidence-based practices.

Autism on the Seas
We're dedicated to providing vacation and travel options for individuals and family's living with Special Needs, including, but not limited to, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and all Cognitive, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Featuring cruise and land resort options.

Autism Parenting Solutions
Providing practical solutions to parents of children with autism from parents of children with autism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Resources for Families
This resource brief offers links to find care, services, and support and learn more about ASD. From the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University.

Autism Spotlight
Online social network for families and children affected by autism.

Autism-U
Using the scientific standards for early intervention based on Applied Behavior Analysis ("ABA"), Autism-U is bridging the gap for families with autism who are torn between expensive ABA therapy, and the logistical challenges of finding a clinician nearby, or the financial reality when services aren't covered by insurance. Parents can assess, implement, and monitor skill acquisitions, skill replacements, and behavior reductions with scientific precision (ABA), then invite anyone in the circle of care to give feedback on the individualized plan while controlling access to HIPAA information at all times. Feedback reports to individual plan, while accelerating autism research.

Autism Women's Network
The mission of the Autism Women's Network is to provide effective supports to autistic women and girls of all ages through a sense of community, advocacy and resources.

Architecture for Autism
Tips and background information for anyone involved in designing, building, interior design and furnishing of homes, schools, treatment and long-stay facilities. They include people on the spectrum, their parents, other relatives, teachers, care-givers, co-workers and superiors. It's a free, interactive service.

A Special Needs Plan
A Special Needs Plan offers education, action, and support for families in order to secure and protect their loved one's future. Whether the primary caregiver is here, or if they are not, A Special Needs Plan makes certain their loved one is going to be okay!

Atypical Child
Atypical Child was created by a parent for parents and therapists to buy and sell their gently used therapy equipment. It also serves as a resource for parents to help them discern between typical and atypical development.

Bridges to Adventure
Outdoor excursions for families that have children with autism.

Bridging Apps
BridgingApps is a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston that provides access to educational and therapeutic tools-anywhere, anytime-allowing parents, teachers, and therapists to effectively use mobile devices and apps to target and improve individual skill development to help children and adults with disabilities reach their highest levels of physical and cognitive development.

Bringing ABA
Bringing ABA is dedicated to supporting professionals and caregivers with embedding the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) into the everyday lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other disabilities.

Care.com
Care.com is the world's largest online destination for finding and managing family care. It can help you hire nannies, babysitters, tutors, etc. with experience caring for kids with autism and other special needs.

The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation
The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media, and policy makers about clinical research and the role each party plays in the process.

Comforting Anxious Children
It's different from other websites because of its holistic approach, sharing information and resources to help children find peace for mind, body and spirit. It's an extensive list of products in each category, mind, body and spirit, which will help comfort an anxious child.

Discover Autism Help
Discover Autism Help is a parent's source for ideas and techniques for teaching strategies, speech therapy, occupational therapy, reading, math, and writing, most of which can be implemented at home. Based on a belief that children with autism can benefit from extra help at home, this site is devoted to giving parents resources they need to help their children reach their potential.

EarlyInterventionSupport.com
At EarlyInterventionSupport.com, our goal is to assist parents and caregivers with questions about their child's growth and development. Our website reaches out to all parents, providing them with easy-to-understand definitions, suggestions on dealing with common problems, resources and links. EIS was created by the founders of Therapeutic Early Intervention Services (TEIS), recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as a designated Early Intervention provider in Western PA.

ELEMENTS: Life Made Easy
Our mission is to connect compassionate professionals with families and individuals who are in need of support services such as coaching and navigation towards the enrichment and development of life skills, and a productive integration within society.

Exception-ALLY
Exception-ALLY is an online resource giving parents personalized guidance through the IEP process. This guidance is delivered through the EA Action Plan. It provides 1) customized strategies to get the best outcomes in the IEP process, 2) development goals and accommodations personalized for your child, 3) custom reports and letters to help you collaborate with your school's IEP team, and 4) year-round tracking of the IEP's implementation to help you get visibility.

Global Behavior Education Alliance, Inc.
GBE Alliance, Inc. is comprised of a network of licensed professionals to provide online services for children with autism. We pride ourselves on being an all-encompassing resource, providing online evaluations, therapies, counseling, and advocacy. Our mission is to empower families through a comprehensive selection of online services and therapy options. We employ researched-based methodologies and target behavioral and educational needs for optimal transformation. Call today!

Go2Care, Inc.
Go 2 Care provides real time, interactive videoconferencing rehabilitation and wellness services, education, and products to promote disease management, therapeutic interventions, health and fitness at home, work, school or community based settings.

Grant's Eco Art
Grant is autistic and his message of recycling and creating artwork is capturing national attention.As he says, "It's not what we can't do.. It's what we can do!"

Healing Thresholds
Healing Thresholds is a site dedicated to healing the lives of families touched by autism by providing daily updates on therapies and news designed to help people with autism.

HealthCare.gov
This tool will help you find the health insurance best suited to your needs, whether it's private insurance for individuals, families, and small businesses, or public programs that may work for you. It was created to help consumers under the health insurance reform law, the Affordable Care Act.

Hope 4 All Children
An online community for Family, Friends, and Professionals of individuals with special needs, and for Adults with special needs.

Institute for Behavioral Training (IBT)
IBT has a variety of eLearning topics geared specifically towards parents and family members of children with ASD. Lessons are geared toward working in the home or community and focus on the day-to-day relationship with a child. Topics may include skills targeted in the home, parent support, introduction to ABA, and behavior management.

International Diagnostic Solutions
International Diagnostic Solutions (IDS) provides international consultation and diagnostic services in the areas of autism, developmental delay, and special education. Whether onsite or off site, our experts provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments, short and long term training in the fields of ABA and special education, consultation for program and center development, and biotechnological tools and research opportunities.

Kate Cave's Karma Life: Helping Parents of Autistic Children to Live A Karma Life
Do you want to know more about how to live with autism stress and how you can help your child cope? Kate offers personal 1:1 help to cope with autism stress for both you AND your child with autism.

Keesago, LLC
Keesago, LLC is a new company created by parents of special needs families for other parents of special needs families. Our mission- to revolutionize the way members of the special needs community find high quality resources!

KidWX
KidWX is a FREE parent review-based website that allows parents to post and search reviews (WXs) of service providers who provide services for children from infant to college. KidWX takes pride in assisting parents regardless of their child's age or ability.

LawHelp.org
LawHelp helps low and moderate income people find free legal aid programs in their communities, and answers to questions about their legal rights.

Learning Differences World
Learning Differences World was created to support people in your position. We provide the tools, support, and answers you need to enable a child to learn successfully. Whether you are concerned that your child has autism, ADHD, dyslexia or all of the above, Learning Differences World provides answers and support for more than 20 different learning challenges that impact the way a child learns.

LegalShield
We are a forty two year old company who provides legal service plans to over 1.4 million families in the United States and Canada. Our service requires no contract and is paid on a month to month basis. We give our members access to top rated law firms in forty nine states for a small monthly fee of $ 19.95. We cover everything from the trivial to the traumatic. Education Law has been added to our covered benefits specializing in the rights of children with special needs.

Life Journey Through Autism: Navigating the Special Education System
The fundamental intent of special education is to provide instruction to meet each child's unique needs. Life Journey through Autism: Navigating the Special Education System offers information, tools, and tips that will help you become an even more effective advocate for your child. Many state education departments offer pamphlets with specific information about the special education system in their state. What is different about this Guide is its national perspective and specific focus on the needs of children with autism.

Living Well with Autism
Living Well With Autism is an online resource that provides parents and caregivers with ideas, and free or inexpensive resources for living well with autism. Here, you will find social stories, visual helpers, tips, and recommended resources.

Magical Adventures Await
As of teacher of children with autism for 20 years, I am well aware of the challenges families face when traveling. I am able to provide services that will help you and your family have a successful vacation. For a family traveling with a child with special needs, preparation is essential. I can work with you to identify potential challenges and lay out a touring strategy that will fit best for your family. I can do most any destination but I specialize in cruises and Disney. There is no fee for these complimentary services. I'm dedicated to helping the special needs community. All you need to do is book your vacation with me. Visit my website or email me here.

Making Voices Heard
Making Voices Heard is a platform for you as parents and caregivers to share your story about the power of AAC. It is a space where we wish for many parents to come and draw inspiration to help their child communicate. It is a repository of inspiring stories and content, focusing on how AAC can be greatly instrumental in building a child's communication and letting people try some of these solutions for themselves.

Mama Time
Mama Time provides workshops and retreats for All mothers needing some time to rest, relax, play and grow! We believe that self-care is an essential ingredient for our health and the health of our children and families.

Medical Fitness Network
A free national online resource directory to locate fitness, wellness professionals who provide services for families with children with autism. An overall wellness plan of healthy living is critical for children and young adults, especially with Autism, in unique ways. A growing list of studies show over half of children with Autism are at risk of being overweight or are overweight. It is important to have a strong support system for these families.

Mini More Babysitters
Give us 24 hours and we will find you an experienced and qualified babysitter based upon your family's needs. Our database is filled with teachers, paraprofessionals, occupational therapists and other qualified sitters who truly understand the needs of your child. All of our sitters are ready to help both you and your family! Our mission is to first, simplify the process of finding a babysitter and then, put your mind at ease knowing that your child will be left in good hands.

MyAutismTeam
MyAutismTeam is a free social network for parents of kids with autism. You can think of it as a cross between Facebook and Yelp specifically designed for parents of kids on the spectrum so that they don't have to "re-invent the wheel". With over 30,000 parents registered on the site, you can find parents just like you based on where you live, the age of your child, your child's sub-diagnosis and developmental needs, and gender. Parents share tips, support, and photos, as well as ask and answer each others' questions. In addition, there is a searchable provider directory of over 35,000 autism specialists and autism-friendly providers constantly updated by parents on the site. MyAutismTeam is the official social network and resource guide for Autism Speaks.

MyManny, LLC
MyManny is an online company that connects families with male sitters, mentors, tutors, coaches, big brothers, and role models.

MyTherapyConsult.com: The Nation's 1st Affordable Healthcare Option
MyTherapyConsult.com is a consortium of physical, occupational and speech therapists dedicated to the delivery of quality healthcare at an affordable price. We connect individuals with clinical specialists from anywhere to anywhere, using telehealth technology, for the cost of your average copay! Our service circumvents the constraints of time, money, convenience and accessibility. You can find and follow us on Twitter, word press and Facebook.

National Autism Network
National Autism Network is the most comprehensive resource online for the autism community offering discussion forums, national and local events calendar, provider directory, 1000+ articles, hundreds of pages of content and a growing resource directory.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD provides essential information and resources to individuals with learning disabilities, parents, and educators. LD can take many forms - including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia and LD.org addresses them all through expert articles, e-books, and videos. On the site, you'll not only gain insight into LD and co-occurring disorders of attention and behavior, you'll also discover tips and tools to help overcome LD-related challenges at work, in school, and in life. NCLD provides other key services through its public policy work - advocating for the rights of people with learning disabilities on Capitol Hill - and through its educator-oriented websitesrtinetwork.org and getreadytoread.org.

Nilsby.com
An online community for families of special needs children. Nilsby is community where people can share information and emotional support with one another in a positive and safe environment.

The ORP Library Community
The ORP Library of resources offers articles, tools, and guides, for kids, parents, educators, pediatricians, and mental health professionals dealing with disabilities. From a chart to help a child identify his/her emotions, to stories and guides to help parents deal with their journey, these free tools can be found on the ORP Library community website.

PTEN World
PTEN World is an online community for families with PTEN conditions, and many of our members have children with a PTEN condition and an autism spectrum disorder. Members correspond within discussion forums, and can personalize their profiles by uploading their stories, photos and videos.

Provider Search: Connecting the Special Needs Community
Provider Search assists families in their search for quality professionals who can help with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy & Cognitive Learning Disabilities.

RDI™Learning Community
The RDI Learning Community is the online home of Relationship Development Intervention (RDI™), a proven developmental model that addresses the core issues of ASD such as motivation, communication, emotional regulation, episodic memory, rapid attention-shifting, self awareness, appraisal, executive functioning, flexible thinking and creative problem solving. RDI's unique, parent-training program teaches parents to regain and maximize their role to guide their child to seek out and succeed in truly reciprocal relationships. The online RDI™ Learning Community offers exclusive parent education, live webinars, and e-courses, plus support and networking for families and professionals.

relate to autism
relate to autism provides support services for parents - giving you everything you need to begin and run an effective developmental program for your child at home. Use our technology and expertise to either complement your current home-program or as a roadmap to get you started immediately. Our unique combination of online Member Tools and professional consultation services using the Growth through Play System (GPS) gives you access to support whenever and from wherever you need it.

Restoring Balance: The Autism Spectrum
We are here to document and guide the parents through clear-cut practical information that they can readily utilize to help translate the information from the doctor to the dinner table. Our program uniquely addresses the multi-symptom and system issues of autism spectrum challenges.

is an award-winning program model for supporting children with autism and related disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis-based (ABA) teaching strategies. Our dynamic online solution includes an individualized assessment process, tracking tools that can be accessed through mobile devices, and a comprehensive video-based curriculum for training parents, teachers and caregivers - all developed by nationally recognized experts in the field. Trained clinicians are also available to provide support via phone, video conferencing and online chat.

Sandbox Learning Lending Library Links
Many states have non-profit foundations which support the lending of resources. These resources range from extensive libraries of sensory integration toys, augmentative communication devices, and games or puzzles designed for individuals with disabilities to simple software or low tech devices. Professionals, and in many states parents, are able to 'check out' a device online and have it delivered to their home or visit designated centers to borrow items. Since many devices and toys for children with disabilities are very expensive, these programs are an excellent way for people to test augmentative communication devices or adaptive materials before purchasing them. This website lists resources from each state.

Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children
Sesame Workshop created Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to overcome common challenges and simplify everyday activities. At the same time, the project fosters an affirming narrative around autism for all families and kids.

Shared Abilities
Shared Abilities is an online community for sharing information about special needs & celebrating all we are able to accomplish! With current news, more than 100 discussion groups where members can post questions and share information, and a provider directory, Shared Abilities is a place to go, get info, and connect. Shared Abilities is for anyone touched by the special needs world: people with special needs, their family & friends as well as therapists, educators, healthcare providers, and more.

Sharona Coaching and Consulting LLC
Tele-Coaching services for parents that are looking for support and guidance as they navigate through the challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs. Sharona provides a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which parents can expect honesty, compassion and useful tools to achieve the quality of life that they are looking for.

Sibling Support Project
On the Sibling Support Project website, visitors can learn about the unique joys and concerns experienced by siblings of people with autism and other disabilities; join listservs for young sibs, adult sibs, or parents who wish to talk about their "other" kids; learn where to find registered sibshops in their community - and how they can start their own Sibshop; and see a list of sibling-related books for you and adult readers. Sibling Support Project also has a Family of Yahoogroups and Facebook Groups: SibNet ( for adult siblings), SibTeen ( for teen siblings), SibKids ( for young sibs), SibParent ( for parents to talk about their "other" children), and SibGroup ( for those running Sibshops).

Simple Steps Autism
An Online Teaching Platform for the Treatment of Autism. Simple but effective tools for coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder in children based on the science of ABA.

The Special Guide: Reviews By and For the Special Needs Community
What every parent of a child with special needs or learning challenges wished they really knew!

Special Learning: The Comprehensive Autism Solutions Company
Special Learning exists to offer every parent with a special child a genuine chance to help their son or daughter attain an abundant and fulfilling life. Years of peer-reviewed research prove that most children with developmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who begin proper treatment early can achieve substantial, measurable progress in building critical skills they need to function in society as they grow up. Join us on our journey as we bring light and hope to children with autism and developmental disabilities around the globe.

Special Kids Photography of America
The primary mission of SKPA is to represent special children to professional photographers in an effort to expand exceptional photographic opportunities to these children on a national level. This unique focus is accomplished through training and education, awareness, funding development and photographic industry support.

Special Learning, Inc.
Special Learning, Inc. is an internet-based company that exists to offer every parent of a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder a genuine chance to help their son or daughter attain an abundant and fulfilling life using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. The site provides extensive information, resources and tools to help children with autism move up the skills spectrum intuitively, successfully and affordably. The company's ambitious mission is to become THE destination for autism information, resources and tools worldwide.

SpecialNeedsKnowledge.org
Special Needs Knowledge is an education focused service of A Special Needs Plan designed to educate about specific special needs issues focused in finance, law, tax, government benefits, and more with written briefs, articles, educational videos, mini and on-line seminars. You will leave the site empowered, with a new sense of confidence in assembling a plan that secures the future of your loved one with special needs, as well as the future of your entire family.

Special Needs Moms for Moms
Special Needs Moms For Moms is a national social network for communities of special needs mothers to connect, inform, support and inspire one another. As well as finding resources for testing, OT, educational options and counseling. It is free to join Special Needs Moms For Moms.

Stoller Parent Coaching
Providing a warm relationship and customizing the pacing and the process itself to fit her client's personal style and needs, Sheryl Stoller enables parents to trust what they already know, integrate pertinent knowledge and try out new ways of parenting. Available via phone/internet/travel.
Theatre Access NYC: Find Autism-Friendly Performances
The Broadway League and Theatre Development Fund (TDF) developed a new website exclusively listing accessible Broadway performances, Theatre Access NYC. The comprehensive website will give information on which shows have scheduled special open captioned, sign language interpreted, audio described and autism friendly performances; which shows always have services like assisted listening, iCaption and D-Scriptive devices; as well as information for theatregoers with mobility issues who need wheelchair access, accessible restrooms, etc.

TherapyConnect.net
TherapyConnect.net is a streamlined, secure communication system that allows therapists to easily update parents and caregivers on sessions. Born out of a need for more, consistent communication between therapists and caregivers, the service is free to parents and caregivers and ninety dollars yearly for therapists and other professionals, because when we're all communicating, we can see progress happen across all settings.

Our mission is to further promote support and information for parents in a group or individual setting online for free. We are here to hold your hand and guide you. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach. Our goal is to speed the process from diagnosis to being informed, staying informed, connecting families, allowing them to share experiences and helping those with autism thrive.
Treating Autism
'Treating Autism is a parent run charity that provides parents with a lifeline...members receive a regular newsletter with developments in the biomedical and therapeutic world, a lending library of autism specific resources, special offers and discounts on conferences. We run local groups across the UK and organise conferences and Parent to Parent events across the UK.

Tutoring Services provides genuine services for tutoring in math, sciences and more. Homework assistance and online tutoring available. We are the only free portal that provides students with affordable tutors in the convenience of their own home. Need to find a tutor, no worries there is the place to be. Online learning and homework help are just a few clicks away.

WonderStage Learning
WonderStage Learning, Inc. serves the community of families with special needs and offers valuable and reliable consulting that you can count on. WonderStage Learning, Inc. offers affordable phone-based consulting for anyone that has questions about teaching new skills, reducing challenging behaviors, and helping their special-needs child at home, school, or in the community.

World Autism Organizations
Worldwide there are thousands of autism organizations offering information, resources and services. While you should always consult a physician if you are concerned your child may have autism, you may also have an autism organization in your country that could provide additional support.

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

Your Special Education Rights
Don't you wish it were easier? Now it is! YourSpecialEducationRights.com is the only video-based special education rights resource available for parents! As a member, you'll have access to hundreds of videos that help you empower yourself with the information you need to secure appropriate special education services for your child. In our private practices, we help parents secure appropriate programs for their children every day. We're passionate about helping all parents understand their rights. And membership is free!

ZocDoc
ZocDoc is a free service that allows you to find a nearby doctor or dentist who accepts your insurance. You can search for doctors (of all specialities, in all cities), find all who are available on a given day and time, and schedule your appointment right then and there. Oh, and you can also write and read reviews!

2nd.MD: Easy Online Access to Leading Doctors
2nd.MD is a revolutionary new alternative to accessing top medical specialists when you need them most and on your terms. You choose the specialist. You choose the time. You choose the location. And through face-to-face video chat, you get the answers you need about your most pressing medical concerns. It's just that simple.
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ASD Vacations LLC Autism-friendly Family Vacations. We consult with each family in order to help overcome their own, unique, problems in arranging a family vacation. We work with them in order to arrange appropriate support and special arrangements that may be needed.

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I found this website through autismspeaks.org. It has multiple resources for families or individuals who want to learn about or who are coping with Asperger's syndrome. It was created by a professor who teaches special education at Adelphi University.

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Information on Autism and Asperger Syndrome from Stephen Shore

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Web home of Stephen Shore, serving to build greater awareness of the autism spectrum and particularly Asperger Syndrome.