Links for Parents:
http://ableplay.org/ Toys for all children, especially those with special needs
http://afb.org/ American Foundation for the Blind
http://beyondplay.com/ Early Intervention Products for Young Children
http://deborahjstewart.com/ Simple Songs for Preschool CD
http://dsfamilygroupqc.org/ The Up Side of Down Syndrome Quad Cities
http://www.familyconnect.org/parentsitehome.asp A resource for parents of children with visual impairments
http://fragilex.org/html/home.shtml Information on Fragile X
http://janbrett.com/ Books, games, coloring sheets
http://loveandlogic.com/ Resource and tips on discipline
http://lovingguidance.com/ Conscious Discipline- Dr. Becky Baily
http://modelmekids.com/ Video Modeling for social skills
http://nfb.org/nfb/Default.asp National Federation of the Blind
http://nktriders.org/ New Kingdom Trailriders- Horseback riding therapy
http://rivermusicexperience.org/ River Music Experience
http://sensorysmarts.com/ Information and resources for children with sensory processing issues
http://sign2me.com/index.php Sign Language resource
http://signwithme.com/ Simple sign language/ dictionary of signs
http://specialolympics.org/ Special Olympics web site
http://supersimplesongs.com/ songs, video clips and CD's for all children, but especially those just learning language. Very simple concepts and simple songs.
http://thegraycenter.org/ Autism resources
http://theotherlion.blogspot.com/ This is a blog written by one of our teacher associates. Information on Fragile X, sensory processing disorder and resources for parents with children who have special needs.