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Family Education - Special Education Evaluation and the Law

Online Magazine offering information and articles on parenting a child with special needs

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners - With nearly 7,500 members, NAPNAP is the professional association for PNPs and other advanced practice nurses who care for children. Established in 1973, NAPNAP has been actively advocating for children's health by: providing funding, education, and research opportunities to PNPs; influencing legislation that affects maternal/child health care; and producing and distributing educational materials to parents and families.

Provides the information and tools parents need to understand the uniqueness of children and to enable them to help each child develop into the successful human being they were meant to be. Our mission is to help parents develop a positive parenting style that leads to a family where parents and children can listen to each other, support each other and have fun playing and enjoying family activities.

Society of Pediatric Nurses: Mission: To promote excellence in nursing care of children and their families through suport of our members, clinical practice, education, research and advocacy

2006 Study ssessing: "Sense of coherence and parenting stress in mothers and fathers of preschool children with developmental disability. RESULTS: Mothers and fathers of children with DD reported high levels of parenting stress, with 84% of mothers' and 67% of fathers' scores falling within the clinical range. Parents of children with DD consistently reported higher levels of parenting stress, weaker SOC, and, for mothers and parents in 2-parent families, poorer health than parents of children without DD. Within families, mothers of children with DD reported poorer health, higher levels of parenting stress, and weaker SOC than their partners. There were no significant differences in reported health, parenting stress, or SOC between parents of children without DD.

PubMed Abstract of Arizona Study assessing Resilience and the course of daily parenting stress in families of young children with intellectual disabilities

The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs.

A Center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

For About and By Caregivers. Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. Founded in 1995, we produce Today's Caregiver magazine, the first national magazine dedicated to caregivers, the "Fearless Caregiver Conferences", and our web site, caregiver.com which includes topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine, chat rooms and an online store. Caregiver Media Group and all of it's products are developed for caregivers, about caregivers and by caregivers

Nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.

Provides special needs children, adults, and their families the highest quality compact-folding lightweight wheelchairs. Complete range of mobility products.

Family Education Network is built on a strong foundation of assets from the international media company, Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO), as well as educational properties from leading educational publishers and technology companies.

Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays.

World's largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides an array of services and support for families and individuals. Devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Organization of families and professionals working together to promote and fund research, provide education, and offer support to enhance the quality of life of those affected by Prader-Willi syndrome.

Only organization dedicated to providing families with the latest medical information, aggressively funding the most promising research, offering meaningful support, and raising public awareness and advocating for those living with the neurological disorder called Rett syndrome.Funds research for treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome while enhancing the overall quality of life for those living with Rett syndrome by providing information, programs, and services

DHS helps Illinois families achieve self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible. One of Illinois' largest agencies, provides state residents with streamlined access to integrated services.

Independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families.

Works collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities.