Helpful Links for Concerned Parents
This list includes a few general parenting resources. It is also comprised of resources for parents of "spirited" kids, and information on auditory processing problems, sensory integration issues, and "autism spectrum" diagnoses. There is much overlap among these areas. The separate boxes in which we tend to sort children's developmental differences, and the labels that go with them, are not always illuminating or useful. Nonetheless learning what is known about these areas, and what interventions can help children, can be tremendously helpful. It has helped me better understand my daughter's challenges, devise strategies to help her, and decide what types of professional help are warranted.
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Parenting Support
ParentsPlace includes a tremendous number of message boards for discussion and support.
BabyTalk Message Board offers support and friendship to parents of kids of various ages.
Help for Parents of "Spirited" Kids
Some children are born with temperaments that challenge parents. Sometimes, people are appalled at our kids' "spirited" behavior, and suggest that we need to discipline them more effectively. Not true. Our kids may be very sensitive, intense, persistent, seem to march to the beat of their own drummer. These qualities hold lots of amazing potential, but sometimes - as parents - we need help coping.
Nurturing Our Spirited Children Many resources for families, with a positive focus.
Loving Our Spirited Kids Support group/discussion board to support parents of spirited kids.
Spirited Kids HomeOffers a discussion board to support parents of spirited kids.
Parents of Spirited Kids E-Mail Group
Spirited Kids E-Mail Group
Auditory Processing Problems
Auditory Processing had been defined as "what you do with what you hear." Some children have normal hearing but still sturggle with understanding speech, listening, and following directions. Testing for Auditory Processing problems can help some of these kids.
Archives of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Newsgroup
Center for Central Auditory Research Colorado State University.
CAPD Information
CAPD-from the Heart of
a Mother Informative and personal site; it offers a support group with regular "chats."
LD On-Line: Processing Deficits Resources on auditory processing problems.
Great Ideas for Teaching Speech/language/auditory processing resources for therapists, teachers, and parents. offers a free print catalogue.
The vestibular system and auditory language process Clear explanation of the link between auditory processing and other types of sensory integration issues.
Central Auditory Processing Disorder(CAPD)and Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD) Discussion Forum
Auditory Processing E-Group Moderated by a speech-language pathologist
Speech and Language Problems
Phonological and Articulation Disorders
Sensory Integration
SI Network: Sensory Integration Resource Center
Sensory Integration International
Overview of sensory integration problems
The vestibular system and auditory language process Clear explanation of the link between auditory processing and other types of sensory integration issues.
"Autism Spectrum" Disorders
OASIS Excellent resource for Parents of Children diagnosed with, or suspected of having, Asperger's Syndrome. Includes a discussion board.
Tony Attwood's Page Offers expertise on Asperger's Syndrome
Autism Information
Asperger's Syndrome/Distinguishing it from other Issues
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