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The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities.

About the National Resource Center on AD/HD The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC): A Program of CHADD* serves parents, educators, adults with AD/HD, professionals, policymakers and the general public by providing information on the most relevant topics about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: * Diagnosis of AD/HD (children, adolescents, and adults) * Treatment options * Educational rights * School and workplace challenges and guidelines * Tips on parenting, time-management, legal issues, social skills, coaching, and more.

"A statewide support service for families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing In conjunction with a statewide support service, MSD houses this MSDE resource center on Frederick and Columbia Campus. The goal of the program is to help any Maryland family (including MSD families), professional, or service agency that needs help raising a deaf child. The center offers information resources and special events, hosts monthly workshops, and coordinates with service agencies statewide."

Autism resource guide for USA

"SOAR (Student Online Achievement Resources) is a program for military families and the school districts that serve them.  It aims to address the unique challenges facing military children in our nation's public schools, while benefiting the overall student population. SOAR Home is an internet-based application, which is easily accessible worldwide."

Washington, DC EPSDT Training & Resource Center for providers & families

The Parent Resource Center of the Fairfax County Public Schools promotes parent awareness of the services provided by the Fairfax County Public Schools for children with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities and their families. The Center encourages parent participation in the educational decision-making process and provides seminars, training programs, and information to foster the parent/professional partnership.

"PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation, as well as those in Minnesota. Parents can find publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources designed to benefit all students, including those with disabilities"

Navy Social Media resources and guidance

Arlington Public Schools Special Education Parent Resource Center

Alexandria City Public Schools Special Education Family Resource Center

Military Kids Connect (MKC) is an online community for military children (ages 6-17 yr old) that provides access to age-appropriate resources to support children dealing with the unique psychological challenges of military life.

"Being a military kid can be great most of the time, but it does have its own unique problems. When you're dealing with those problems, it can sometimes feel like you're all alone. You're not! If you need help, don't be afraid to ask. Check out these resources for getting help when you need it…"

"The Education Directory for Children with Special Needs provides military families with children with special needs the information they need to make informed assignment decisions and easier transitions. The directory consists of two components: The Early Intervention Directory focusing on early intervention services for children birth through 3 years old The School-Age Directory focusing on education services for children with special needs, 3 through 21 years old Both provide tools and resources to help with the transition to a new location. The Early Intervention Directory summarizes national and state level early intervention trends and includes descriptions of local early intervention service providers. The School-Age Directory summarizes national and state level trends for special education and includes descriptions of individual school districts. "

"The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center has joined with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome. We've created a single resource for families, individuals, and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/ Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS)."

The Commonwealth of Virginia RoadMap to Services: A resource guide for people with disabilities, long term illnesses, and the elderly

Resources for child and adult ADD and ADHD

NICHCY Virginia State Resource List

FCPS Parent Resource Center