The Emily Center
 

Parenting a Special Needs Child

 

Parenting a special needs child takes special skills and knowledge.

 

Some of the topics include:

  • chronic illness
  • discipline in a child with special needs
  • early intervention
  • estate planning
  • living without a diagnosis
  • respite care
  • toilet training a special needs child
  • travel



Support Groups

Raising Special Kids


 
Visit these websites for more information:

Let's Play Resources - Strategies and supporting materials useful when considering play options for young children with disabilities

Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs - Arizona Department of Health Services

Parent Training and Information Centers - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

Parenting a Child with Special Needs - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

Playground Safety for Your Child with Special Needs - Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

Raising Special Kids - Serving Families of Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs in Central and Northern Arizona