Parenting and Family

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Parents of children with disabilities daily face a daunting array of decisions in support of their children. Family caregiving involves medical, education, emotional, and psychological support, both for the children with disabilities and for other family members (e.g., siblings). The following section presents information and resources to help parents of children with disabilities find the answers, support, and strategies they need to be successful advocates for their kids while keeping their family strong.

 

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Family caregiving, whether for children or adults with disabilities, involves making a multitude of decisions about health and medical issues, home design and layout issues, financial issues, and more. If for children with physical...  read more

Children with disabilities are the focus of many highly-useful programs, support groups, organizations, and resources whose sole goal is to support those who love and care for our special needs kids. Check here for information on who does...  read more

Parents with disabilities are no different from other parents - the goal is to provide the best parenting possible to our children, regardless of our specific condition. The good news: the following articles will help adults with...  read more

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