Useful Websites for Parents

United States Department of Education: My Child’s Special Needs: Disabilities

http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln

This site should be a first stop for parents of students with special needs. Multiple links are provided for parents to research and better understand issues regarding special education, disabilities, and national resources.

American Academy of Family Physicians

http://familydoctor.org/201.xml

This site provides basic information about managing your child’s behaviors. It is a good place to start when attempting to change unwanted behaviors and increase desirable behaviors. Additional links on the site provide information on a variety of topics ranging from ADHD to handling picky eaters.

KidsHealth for Parents: Emotions and Behavior

http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/

A comprehensive list of issues facing today’s parents is listed on this site. Each link offers background information and basic suggestions. Topics address numerous age groups as well as unique needs and circumstances. Spanish translations and similar sites for teens and pre-teens are also offered.

Behavior Management Index

http://www.adda-sr.org/BehaviorManagementIndex.htm

While the site is primarily aimed at parents of students with ADD/ADHD, it offers numerous tips for managing common, challenging behaviors. The information is offered in English or Spanish and contains an easy-to-read chart that offers ideas for specific problem behaviors.