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Parent Resources
Allformommies.com
On-line support for pregnant mothers, including a message board, pregnancy calendar, apparel and fun-facts.
Babybitesnyc.com
New moms, expectant moms, forums, guest speakers—hosts luncheons, dinners for expectant moms across NYC.
Bigcitymoms.com
Big City Moms is the original social program for moms in NYC by creating and hosting exciting events for moms, expectant moms as well as the whole family.
Babyyums.com
Easy, time-saving baby food recipes along with nutritional guidelines and food introduction(s).
Comeunity.com
This site has articles and suggests books as well as connections to support groups. It offers individual sections for common disabilities such as; Autism, visual impairment, speech and hearing difficulties, Preemies, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Cerebral Palsy, and ADD/ADHD.
The Daily Stroll.com
On-line, unique maternity and baby clothes.
Get Ready To Read.org
This site offers simple, fun activities to help with pre-reading skills for children. Includes downloadable word lists, pictures and other resources to help educators and parents.
Go City Kids.com
Guide for NYC family destinations/activities/events.
Honest Baby.com
A website dedicated to celebrating the “imperfect” journey of parenting!
Kid Source.com
an online community that provides information, resources and advice on raising children. Information is organized into age groups. Website posts recent recalls.
Moms Night OutNYC.com
Leave the kids at home and come out!
NYMetroParents.com
Upcoming events in NYC, parent resources, articles, special features, camp guides, afterschool activities, parent exchange, childcare, etc.
Parent GuideNews.com
Wonderful resource for parents—find articles, books and programs related to child development and parenting strategies.
Parents League.org
Non-profit organization which offers a wealth of information for raising children—articles, workshops, resource center, calendars, schools and related publications.
Potty Training Stuff.com
A whole website dedicated to toilet training! A great site for potty training tips, reinforcers, charts, videos, books and products.
Savvy Mommy.com
award winning on-line magazine and website dedicated to everything mommy!
Tony Kids.com
Time Out New York Kids—a wonderful resource for kid-friendly events.
Training Rewards
Offers parents an interactive patented potty training solution that uses positive reinforcement and a reward system. Includes product information, online ordering, potty training tips and articles.
TheTrustPartners.Com
Urban Baby.com
Join other NYC moms dish about everything and anything pertaining to mommyhood—interesting on-line lectures and juicy messageboards.
Special Education Resources
AAFA.org
Asthma and Allergy foundation of America . Information about new treatments.
Aecom.yu.edu/cerc/diagunit.htm
Childrens Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Yeshiva University .
Apraxia - kids .org
Provides information to parents of children with motor planning issues. Site includes a message board and local support groups
CEC.sped.org
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) an international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities
Cherab.org
The Cherab Foundation provides information on verbal and oral dyspraxia.
Childrens Disabilities.info
Great site for information, articles, and resources for parents of children with disabilities. Individual sections provide articles and resources for specific disability.
Devdelay.org
An organization for parents and professionals. Information and workshops on developmental delays, Sensory Processing Disorder, nutrition.
Everybody Rides
A non-profit therapeutic riding program located in Newark , New York . Professional staff and trained volunteers work together to provide recreational and therapeutic horseback riding to people with developmental disabilities.
Family Center on Technology and Disability
The Family Center resource is designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. We offer a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technologies.
Firstsigns.org
Educates parents on the early identification and intervention of children with developmental delays and disorders. The site offers information on getting evaluations and treatment.
Floortime.org
Floortime Foundation: A Parent's Roadmap
Generation Rescue.com
An international movement of parent-volunteers helping more than 10,000 children begin biomedical treatment.
Health.state.ny.us/community/infants_children/early_intervention/
New York State Early Intervention Program official website.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Inside Schools.org
A group of committed public school parents, children's advocates, journalists and teachers dedicated to improving public education in New York City . They visit schools, speak with parents and teachers, and comb the media to present an independent and authoritative view of New York City schools. They also provide a forum for parents, teachers and administrators to share what they know best about the city's schools.
Kellydorfman.com
Kelly Dorfman is a nutritionist and co-founder of DDR.
Moms View.com
Parent resources, parenting tips, mommy resources, coupons, message boards (including a special needs specific message board)
National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE)
National association dedicated to ensuring that all children and adolescents with special needs receive the best education possible. NAPCSE advances and strengthens its community through networking, research, publications, and membership benefits.
National Association of Special Education Teachers ( NASET )
A national professional association dedicated to special education teachers, professors who teach future special education teachers, students who are working towards their teaching certification in special education, and inclusion classroom teachers working with children with special needs. NASET provides practical information, useful resources, member benefits and an extensive special education database.
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
provides information and resources for children with disabilities. There are state specific resources. There is an option to view the website in Spanish.
Parent Advocates.org
As a parent, you are your child's biggest advocate—learn how to get the resources your child needs .
Parent to Parent of NYS
is a website where families of individuals with special needs can meet and share information. Includes workshop information and a parent match program.
Parents Of Allergic Children.org
Pavevision.org
Parents Active for Vision Education. A nonprofit organization founded by parents and teachers to help children with vision-related learning problems .
HCEIP.org/Sensory_Observatio n _Guide.htm
Guidelines for sensory processing and developmental checklists
Safe Minds.org
Founded by parents of autistic children. Focuses on heavy metal links to autism
Sensory Integration Help.com
This site offers articles about SI dysfunction and connects to support group .
Sensory Smarts.com
A lot of information and resources for sensory processing Disorder. Tips for helping your child, workshops, books, and equipment.
Sensory Reources.com
Books, videos, workshops and other resources for raising children with sensory motor, developmental, and social-emotional challenges
Sibling Support.org
Sibling support for people with special health, developmental, and emotional needs. Offers workshops, support, and connections to other siblings of people with special needs.
The SPD Network formerly Kid Foundation.org
Information and education on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Includes sections for parents, children, physicians, educators, and therapists.
Specialmomsclub.com
Club for moms and dads and grandparents, with children of all ages who have Special Needs.
Son-Rise.org . Autism Treatment Center of America
TheBook.com/livewell/info_add.htm
Dr. Doris Rapp's Homepage. Natural Approaches to Treating ADHD
Udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support(OASIS) Information, support and resources for parents, professionals and teachers as well as people diagnosed with Aspergers.
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
The VESID is to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled
Wrong Planet.net
Wrong Planet is a web community designed for individuals (and parents of those) with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other PDDs
Zerotothree.org
This website offers a wealth of information for parents, including resources, parenting tips, and development in the first three years of life.
NYC Schools
www.aaronschool.org
www.beekmanschool.org
www.calhoun.org
www.cgps.org
www.cdc.org
www.centralparkearlylearning.org
www.clarkeschool.org
www.churchillshcool.com
www.dwight.edu
www.elijaschool.org/
www.gillenbrewer.com
www.hasc.net
www.jccmanhattan.org
www.imaginecademy.com
www.kenchild.org
www.manhattancenterforearlylearning.com
www.marykatz.org
www.marymcdowell.org
www.yorkprep.org
www.rebeccaschool.org
www.sgaynor.com
www.smithschool.net
www.stevenson-school.org
www.theidealschool.org
www.thechildschool.org
www.themccartonschool.org
www.trevor.org
www.Winstonprep.edu
Programs for Kids
www.92Y.org
www.appleseedsnyc.com
www.diller-quaille.org
www.cityyouththeatre.org
www.gymboree.com
www.gymtime.net
www.happyhour4kids.com
www.jodisgym.com
www.minichefnyc.com
www.nylakamlet.com
www.musicformanhattan.com
www.nykidsclub.com
www.palsocialskills.com
www.readysetplayinc.com
www.rhinelandercenter.org
www.snacknyc.com
www.schoolforstrings.org
www.teach2talk.com
www.theearlyear.com
www.thestudyshack.com
www.therapeuticimprints.com
Lawyers / Advocacy
Advocatesforchildren.org
AFC works on behalf of children from infancy to age 21 who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure.
COPAA.net
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates is a not for profit organization which helps parents of children with disabilities with legal assistance. The site provides special education laws in each state.
ERIC Clearinghouse
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education is the information database for the U.S. Department of Education, providing legal and practical information on disabilities, giftedness, and special education
IEP Advocate4you.blogspot.com
Special education consultant assisting parents with school, IDEA and more issues.
Mayerslaw.com
Mayerson & Associates is concentrated almost exclusively in the representation of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in educational rights matters and related litigation.
Partnersinpolicymaking.com
Leadership training program for parents of kids with developmental disabilities
Special Needs Answers
Wrights Law.com
Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Childcare / Nannys
AupairUSA.org
Detendercare.org
Nannysusa.com
Meetthenanny.com
Teachercare.com
Sittercity.com
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