Parent Connection

Our goal at Parent Connection is to offer you valuable links to information that parents might find helpful. Some of these web sites provide just one example of those that have been recommended by parents, so search for other sites specific to your geographical area for additional information.

This page will continue to evolve over time, so make sure to check back often. 

If you have any questions or suggestions
please .

Advocacy

• The Ulimate Guide to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)  
  
  
• ASK - Advocates for Special Kids
  
  
• Education-A-Must
  
  
• Children's Disabilities Information
  
  
• Special Needs and Special Gifts
  
  
• School law, estate planning, guardianship, helping families with disabilities
  
  
• Wrights Law
  
  

Education

• FREE - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
  
  
• Mitchell College - New London, CT - Program for students with learning disabilities. Mitchell College's Learning Resource Center is nationally known and comprises one quarter of the student body.
  
  
• Thames Academy at Mitchell College - Post-grad or pre-college transitional experience.
  
  
• Beacon College - Leesburg, FL - The only accredited college offering BA and AA degrees exclusively for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or gifted LD.
  
  
• Landmark College - Putney, VT - One of the only accredited colleges in the United States designed exclusively for students with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), or other specific learning disabilities.
  
  
• Education consultants for parents of special needs children

• County Regional Educational Offices - Example: DuPage Regional Office of Education - Check your local county website for further information.  They are usually the ones that are the liason between state and local school districts within your county. 

• Assistive Technology, Example & Resources

• Products for Assistive Technologies for Schools
  
  
• Special Needs Parents PTA  - Example of school district in Naperville, IL
  
  
• Chronic Illness Goes to School, Bandaides & Blackboards  
  
  

Parent Support

• Caregivers/Parents/Teachers for Special Needs Children
  
  
• Jonah & The Whale Foundation, Inc.
  
  
• How to Talk to Health Professionals So They Will Listen
  
  
• Parent/Teacher Conference Help
  
  
• Special Needs Transition Services From High School
  
  
• What It Is Like To Be the Parent
  
  
• Emergency Preparedness Information
  
  

Medical

• Pain and Your Child or Teen 
  
  
• Prescription Drug Information
  
• Invisible Disability Group
  
  
• Medical Equipment and Supplies
  
  
• Pediatric Medical Equipment
  
  
• Medical Alert Jewelry/Sports Bands (Children to Adults)
  
  
• Heating/Cooling Pads
  
  

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