Resources for Those with Intellectual Special Needs by Emma Santina

Explanation of the Need!

emmsantina — 2024-12-02 17:38:28 UTC

There are many families whose makeup includes someone with intellectual special needs. Some of these special needs include, among others, autism, down syndrome, ADHD, and fragile X syndrome. These families often require extra support in taking care of their child, helping them in school, and in their social development. Some also do not have the funds required to help their child and in turn need that financial support. There is also a need to create awareness of these special needs in order to obtain more resources and knowledge on the disabilities.

Official of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS)

emmsantina — 2024-12-02 17:54:38 UTC

This portion of the U.S. Department of Education provides families with many government resources. It includes grants for special education programs, programs that are funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), a guide to transitioning those with a variety of disabilities, including special needs, from being a child to adult life. The website includes more information for children with physical disabilities as well, such as specialized schools and institutions.

Parent to Parent USA

emmsantina — 2024-12-02 18:03:46 UTC

This organization connects parents of a child with special needs, disabilities, or health care needs with another parents of a child with the same circumstances. Connecting parents allows for support from someone else going through the same difficult situation. It also connects parents to parent support programs in the area in which they live. These programs provide parents with hands-on support, training, and resources.

Best Buddies

emmsantina — 2024-12-02 20:54:13 UTC

This is an international non-profit who aims to help those with special needs. It establishes one-on-one relationships between people with and without special needs, helps those with special needs to find jobs, educates and empowers people to be advocates and leaders, provides living opportunities, and provides families with support to raise their child with special needs.

Closing the Gap Conference

emmsantina — 2024-12-02 20:57:25 UTC

This conference is available for all who are interested in learning more about assistive technology in special education. At the conference you can find hands-on activities, products, and strategies to help improve everyday life. This is great for educators, but also those families who are raising a special needs child.

Help Guide

emmsantina — 2024-12-02 21:18:53 UTC

This website provides information on learning disabilities such as special needs as well as provides readers (families) with tips on how to get help for their child and how they can help their child themselves.

Part 1

emmsantina — 2024-12-03 00:12:41 UTC

Part 2

emmsantina — 2024-12-03 00:35:33 UTC

Part 3

emmsantina — 2024-12-03 00:59:16 UTC