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Organizing … Specialized!– Organizing...Specialized is group where we help each other with the home organizing challenges we face raising children with special needs. While our moderator is a Professional Organizer, she is not able to personally address each question […] |
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Faith & Disability– |
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Georgia– Resources and support for families living in Georgia |
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California– Support and information for families living in California. |
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Oregon– Support and information for families living in Oregon |
1 | 3 | 8 | |
Florida– Support and information for families in Florida |
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New York– Support and information for families living in New York state. |
1 | 1 | 11 | |
Washington– Support and information for families in Washington state. |
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South Dakota– Support and information for families living in South Dakota. |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
North Dakota– Support and resources for families in North Dakota. |
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North Carolina– Support and resources for families living in North Carolina. |
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South Carolina– Support and information for families living in South Carolina. |
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Texas– Support and information for Texas families. |
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Oklahoma– Support and information for Oklahoma families. |
0 | 0 | 5 | |
Hawaii– Support and information for families in Hawaii. |
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Rhode Island– Support and resources for families in Rhode Island. |
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Nebraska– Support and resources for Nebraska families. |
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Nevada– Support and information for families in Nevada. |
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Montana– Support and resources for Montana families. |
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Mississippi– Support and resources for families in Mississippi. |
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Missouri– Support and information for families living in Missouri. |
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Minnesota– Information and support for Minnesota families. |
0 | 0 | 7 | |
Wyoming– Resources and information for families living in Wyoming. |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
Colorado– Support and information for Colorado families. |
1 | 2 | 8 | |
Massachusetts– Information and supports for Massachusetts families. |
0 | 0 | 10 | |
District of Columbia– Resources and support for families living in the District of Columbia. |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Virginia– Information and resources for Virginia families. |
1 | 1 | 12 | |
West Virginia– Information and support for West Virginia families. |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Arkansas– Information and resources for families living in Arkansas. |
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Iowa– Resources and support for Iowa families. |
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Illinois– Information and support for families living in Illinois. |
0 | 0 | 13 | |
Alaska– Resources and support for Alaskan families. |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Indiana– Resources and information for families in Indiana. |
0 | 0 | 5 | |
Michigan– Support and information for Michigan families. |
0 | 0 | 6 | |
Kentucky– Resources and information for families living in Kentucky. |
0 | 0 | 5 | |
Alabama– Support and information for Alabama families. |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
New Mexico– Support and resources for families living in New Mexico. |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
New Hampshire– Resources and information for families in New Hampshire. |
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Connecticut– Support and information for Connecticut families. |
0 | 0 | 5 | |
Delaware– Information and support for Delaware families. |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Idaho– Information and resources for Idaho families. |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Louisiana– Support and information for families living in Louisiana. |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Kansas– Information and support for families living in Kansas. |
1 | 2 | 6 | |
Wisconsin– Support and information for families in Wisconsin. |
0 | 0 | 7 | |
New Jersey– Support and resources for families living in New Jersey. |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Tennessee– Support and information for families in Tennessee. |
0 | 0 | 6 | |
Utah– Information and support for families in Utah. |
0 | 0 | 9 | |
Wisconsin– Information and resources for Wisconsin families. |
0 | 0 | 9 | |
Maryland– Information and support for Maryland families. |
0 | 0 | 7 | |
Maine– Resources and support for families living in Maine. |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Vermont– Support and information for Vermont families. |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Ohio– Support and information for families living in Ohio. |
1 | 4 | 27 | |
Arizona– Information and resources for families living in Arizona. |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Behavior Issues– A safe place to discuss behavior issues for all kids with challenges. |
16 | 149 | 69 | |
Caregiver Stress– A group for parents and caregivers to freely discuss the stresses of everyday life raising kids with special needs. |
21 | 136 | 95 | |
Ontario– Support and information for families living in Ontario Canada. |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Quebec– Support and information for families in Quebec Canada. |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
Nova Scotia– Support and information for families in Nova Scotia Canada |
0 | 0 | 5 | |
New Brunswick– Information and support for Canadian families in New Brunswick |
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Manitoba– Information and support for Canadian families in Manitoba |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
British Columbia– Information and advocacy for families living in British Columbia |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Prince Edward Island– Advocacy and information for families living on Prince Edward Island |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
Saskatchewan– Information and advocacy for families living in Saskatchewan |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
Alberta– Support and advocacy for families living in Alberta, Canada |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Newfoundland and Labrador– Information and advocacy for Canadian families living in Newfoundland and Labrador |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Sibling support– A group to discuss support for siblings of kids with special needs. |
2 | 18 | 40 | |
Single & Divorced Parents– For single or divorced parents of special needs children. |
2 | 13 | 19 | |
ADHD/ADD with learning disabilities– Discussion of parenting children with ADHD/ADD with learning disabilities |
13 | 76 | 45 | |
Language and Auditory Processing Disorders– A group for learning about and sharing about language and auditory processing disorders. |
5 | 11 | 37 | |
Mental Illness/Mood Disorder– If your kid(s), spouse or you are surviving mental illness or mood disorder come talk about it in a safe environment. Share stories, review therapies, and just destress. |
18 | 109 | 53 | |
Sensory Processing Disorder– A place to discuss the effects of SPD on your child's life and techniques to help him/her deal with the unique challenges they face. |
0 | 0 | 46 | |
Medical Special Needs– Juggling medical specialists, extensive hospital stays, and/or multiple surgeries? Let's discuss the special challenges of raising a child with medical special needs. |
27 | 177 | 55 | |
Multiple Special Needs– Is your child dealing with a challenge that is affected by multiple diagnoses? Do you have question, but don't know where which group to start with? Join us for a discussion of our children facing multiple special needs. |
3 | 9 | 34 | |
Adoption Needs– Did you adopt a child with special needs? Or has your child been affected by adoption - and you need extra support? Topics such as trauma and seperation, grief and loss, and general support around helping your child process their life stories […] |
8 | 29 | 34 | |
Dealing with Food Allergies– A place to swap ideas and recipes or just mourn the loss of your favorite treats due to food allergies in the family. |
1 | 10 | 18 | |
Feeding our Families– A group for talking about nutrition, food challenges and keeping our kids (and ourselves) healthy! |
7 | 36 | 32 | |
Visual Impairment– Welcome! This group was created for anyone with a visual impairment of any level and their friends and family. Please feel free to post and discuss any relevant issues here. Thanks much for joining. :) |
3 | 18 | 14 | |
Septo-Optic Dysplasia/Optic Nerve Hypoplasia– From the Magic Foundation's website (http://www.magicfoundation.org): Septo-Optic Dysplasia (SOD): http://www.magicfoundation.org/www/docs/101/optic-nerve-hypoplasia-septo-optic-dysplasia Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH): […] |
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Organ Transplants– Support for organ transplant related issues |
1 | 2 | 9 | |
Parents of Multiples– Twins? Triplets? More? Join to support each other through the unique challenges of parenting multiples. Introduce yourself! |
1 | 1 | 7 | |
Anything Goes– A general discussion forum about anything, nothing, whatever you want! Get to know other members of the site beyond the individual support groups. |
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Angels are made with 47 pieces - Down Syndrome Support– Down Syndrome support |
3 | 5 | 13 | |
Scrapbooking– Have questions? Want to share ideas? Need products? Here's the place to discuss all aspects of photo preservation - traditional and digital - and anything else your heart may desire related to documenting our families special, and sometimes […] |
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Speech Delays– A group for anyone supporting a loved one with a speech and language and communication delay or disability. |
7 | 35 | 109 | |
Family & Friends– A group to discuss how to support a friend or family who has a child with special needs. Want to discuss what you can do to help them? What doesn't help? What to say or more importantly, what not to say? Let's talk about how we celebrate with […] |
2 | 24 | 30 | |
Site How To and Questions– Have questions about using the site not answered by our Site How To page? Have requests for functionality? Let Dawn know via this group! |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Preemies– Did your child decide to make his entrance into this world a little (or a lot) early? Come discuss all the issues related to having a preemie. |
1 | 1 | 20 | |
OCD and OCPD– A place for anyone living with family members that have OCD or OCPD |
0 | 0 | 7 | |
Recipe Swap– Post your favorite recipes or make a request. Not a place for food chat, just a place to get the perfect dish for your next potluck, school event or quick dinner. |
11 | 45 | 37 | |
The Man Cave– Sites abound for information for parents of kids with special needs, but few Dads participate in them. Why is that? This is a group for Dads of kids with special needs to share the unique challenges and successes that we alone face. |
2 | 4 | 11 | |
Blogging Our Lives– Sharing our blogs and discussing blog platforms, conferences, networking and promotion. (Be sure to message Admin Dawn with your blog address so she can add your feed to our group activity stream so we can get your updates!) |
2 | 6 | 64 | |
Epilepsy– A place to share experiences and knowledge about Epilepsy. |
0 | 0 | 17 | |
Book Club– Beginning in September of 2010, we will begin reading a book and having a once weekly chat to discuss the selection. Join us! |
12 | 98 | 86 | |
Growth Issues– A group to talk about growth issues. They may be related to the growth hormone or happening for no reason. Maybe also a place for suggestions on healthy eating and how to help your child "grow"! |
3 | 9 | 33 | |
LGBT Parenting– A resource for LGBT parents of kids with special needs or parents of LGBT kids with special needs. |
1 | 1 | 6 | |
IEP Discussion– A place to support each other around advocating for our kids' education. |
10 | 44 | 72 | |
Adulthood, Independence & Special Needs– A place to share fears, challenges & victories about our kids transitioning into adulthood. All welcome here. |
2 | 12 | 32 | |
DNA Storytelling– Learn to tell your family member's unique story |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Toy Talk!– A place to share toy/product ideas, reviews and giveaways. Sell great toys for kids with special needs? You're welcome here! Have a great recommendations about a toy that helped your child? Please share. |
4 | 15 | 42 | |
Teaching Children with Special Needs– A group for educators who work with kids with special needs. Share information and resources and get support. |
2 | 7 | 47 | |
Ohdo Syndrome– A place for people to visit when they are looking for information about Ohdo Syndrome, to meet other people who know someone who is diagnosed with it, or just want to talk about it. |
0 | 0 | 1 | |
Celebrate Calm– Author and behavioral consultant Kirk Martin blends science-based research with humorous real life examples to equip teachers and parents with practical strategies designed to improve focus and behavior; eliminate defiance and disrespect; […] |
1 | 4 | 9 | |
Down Syndrome Awareness– Raising Awareness for the 21st Chromosome, not just in October, but every day of the year. |
0 | 0 | 10 | |
Dads of autism– For and/or about dads and/or men of autism. Moms welcome, too! |
0 | 0 | 3 | |
Autism Support– Support and information for families living on the spectrum. |
7 | 31 | 47 | |
Homeschooling– Are there any other homeschooling parents on the board? Here is a place for you to communicate your special needs as a homeschooling parent. |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Life Beyond Limits-Raising Kids With Cerebral Palsy– This group is for those who know the joys and challenges of a raising a child with Cerebral Palsy. Together we will support, share advice that worked for us, and inspire each other on this amazing journey. |
2 | 8 | 18 | |
Its a mystery!~ is there ne one else in the same boat??– Is there anyone else out there that has the same issues as me? EX: my son is severly developmentally delayed along with vision problems and some hearing loss. We've been through SOO many tests and everything is normal and he is healthy. But […] |
0 | 0 | 29 | |
Marfan Syndrome & Related Disorders Support– A place for parents of children with Marfan syndrome or a similar connective tissue disorder to give and receive support. |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus– My daughter has both. I am interested in talking with other parents who have a child or children with one or both of these. Anyone is welcome to join to put their own opinions, facts or ask questions. |
0 | 0 | 23 | |
Step-Parents and Blended Families– A group for step-parents and blended families to discuss the unique issues, challenges, and pleasures. |
1 | 2 | 3 | |
Apraxia– A group for learning, sharing and support for children with Apraxia. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder.The child knows what he or she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements […] |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Art in Autism Arizona– April is Autism Awareness Month. To honor those millions of families affected by autism, ACCEL and Autism Speaks Arizona are collaborating to bring the Arizona community the first art show highlighting the talents of those on the autism […] |
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Graduation Gift– What to get a special needs student for graduating high school |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma– My foster-to-adopt daughter is a survivor of SBS/AHT. She is amazing beyond what words could possibly express. Looking to connect with other parents and caregivers with Shaken Baby Survivor/Abusive Head Trauma experience. C'mon in and introduce yourself! |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery– This group is for anyone who deals with a TBI--be it as an individual in recovery, a caregiver, a family member, a friend, or the like. All are welcome here to share support. |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
inhale/exhale/ talk– This is a group designed to get some stress off your chest,mainly from just trying to bathe best provider and advocate for your child and having to deal with different programs,therapists,teachers,and different peoples attitudes bad and good |
0 | 0 | 2 | |
Aspergers Support– A group for family members, parents, friends, or anybody affected by Aspergers. |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Next (realization/diagnosis/treatment)– A place where those of us who would like to talk, share, and commiserate about a new realization, a new diagnosis, a new treatment or a new (or old) anything. |
1 | 4 | 6 | |
Born Just Right– Every kid is born just right... This is a group to discuss how we can advocate for our kids, especially if there is a limb difference. Readers of Born Just Right have a chance to be a part of the BJR conversations and Support for Special Needs […] |
0 | 0 | 4 | |
Care and Love Is Needed– I'm Bettina,currently a student and a volunteer in one of a charity homes which takes good care of kids that need special attention. It's actually not easy to be a volunteer especially when handling those kids, but then I'm born to possess […] |
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