Creating and Maintaining Parent Support Group

Parents who are raising children with a disability or special need a variety of support services as well as emotional support from other parents who are experiencing similiar challenges. Support groups provide specialized information to help parents learn about the medical system, the school system, the social service system, your child's health condition, new research and treatments, where to get particular services for your child and practical tips for managing your child's special needs.

RESOURCES

If there are not enough parents with similar experiences in your community to form a group, a parent-to-parent match or contact with parents in other places with the help of the Internet is an excellent option. Below are some online resources.


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