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''' There are many resources available that might be helpful for parents, related to young children with developmental delays or disabilities. Listed below are quality websites that may be useful to you and your family. '''

Family Connection
Programs and services centered around the concept of parent-to-parent support. They offer a variety of family-centered programs that are intended to provide families with a support system composed of families sharing their own or similar experiences. https://www.familyconnectionsc.org/families/

Circle of Parents
There are groups across the country that meet up every week and exchange ideas, support, information and resources. People with parenting roles can find and share support while openly discussing the successes and challenges of raising children. http://circleofparents.org/about/mission/

Augsburg University: Class Disability Resources
This cite provides information on the features of a wide variey of supports, such as apps, that are available for free or the price is listed. The software programs focus on different forms of supports such as Reading and Literacy Support, Organization & Task Management Support and Communication. Parents can conveniently access the apps on their devices. http://www.augsburg.edu/class/groves/assistive-technology/everyone/

Reading Rockets
This section of Reading Rockets defines different assistive technology for kids with learning disabilities and how different types of assistivve technology are available to help kids with different needs. Information and examples of how assistive technology address different leaning problems, such as listening and memory, is also provided. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/assistive-technology-kids-learning-disabilities-overview

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Resources on child abuse and neglect are offered, as well as definitions and identification of signs. Information provided on the website can help you recognize the signs and symptoms of neglect and abuse, and how it negatively affects children. https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/

Healthy Children
The Child Abuse and Neglect section on this cite stresses the imporantance of understanding the risk of child abuse and how to familiarize yourself with its signs. Parents are supported by being provided with information that can help them raise their children responsibly. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/What-to-Know-about-Child-Abuse.aspx