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Special Needs Babies

Below you will find our recommended websites and books on babies with special needs.

Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
www.parentcenternetwork.org/national/aboutus.html
One national center and six regional centers to assist parents of children with disabilities connect to a network of parent training, information and resources.

The Arc of the United States
www.thearc.org
The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.

U.S. Department of Education
wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_ID=SPT
Directory of state and local resources for parents of children with disabilities.

La Leche League
www.llli.org/FAQ/disabled.html
Information about breastfeeding a baby with special needs.

Special Needs Family Fun
www.specialneedsfamilyfun.com
Family fun and family health resources for families with special needs.

Exceptional Parent Magazine
www.eparent.com
Information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.

Books

Babies With Down Syndrome: A New Parent's Guide (The Special-Needs Collection) (Karen Stray-Gundersen, 2003)

The New Language of Toys Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Sue Schwartz, Ph.D., 2004)