Disability and Resource Advocates

The best way to help your child or someone else’s child that has a developmental disability is to get involved. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help! Ask for support and surround yourself with people who understand. Trust me! As a parent with three teenagers that have autism, my wife and I could have never made it this far without seeking out others such as support groups and educators. This is one of the best ways I knew how to make a friend with someone who truly understands.

I put together a small list of national websites to help parents educate themselves and advocate for their loved one.

Special Olympics is a great place to start. Regardless of what your child’s disability, there is always something for them with this great organization. This is an excellent place for parents to meet new friends who share the same goals, frustrations, and desires for their child. 

http://www.specialolympics.org/mailman/index.html

http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/index.php

This link is a national resource for parents and educators entirely dedicated to Autism Research and outlet programs. This resource claims that the Center for Disease Control is having difficulties dispelling the connection between the MMR shot and Autism. This link has scheduled updated conferences.

Apparently, there are studies being done with primates by injecting them with various vaccinations to see if they can replicate the autism connection.

http://www.devereux.org/site/PageServer

Devereux is a nationally known non-profit organization dedicated to autism, attention deficit disorder, behavioral and learning disorders. There are several sub-links to training, research and various articles related to these disorders.