UTSD Special Education TeacherWeb Helpful Websites for Parents

Special Child Health Services (SCHS)

County-based system for children (birth-21) with complex, long-term medical and/or developmental delays or disabilities. SCHS provides free evaluation, assessment and case management. SCHS is also the point of entry for the NJ Early Intervention System which provides an array of services and supports for children age birth to 3.

http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/sch/

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides respite care and provides additional supports and services when a child turns 21.

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/

All Kinds of Minds

http://www.allkindsofminds.org/

Schwab Learning

A Parents Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Difficulties

http://www.schwablearning.org/

National Down Syndrome Society

Through research, education and advocacy, the National Down Syndrome Society seeks to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS increases public awareness about Down syndrome and promotes the inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome in all aspects of community life.

http://www.ndss.org/

The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC)

COSAC diligently works to help improve the lives of individuals with autism, and provide their families with compassionate support. COSAC is wholly committed to sharing its expertise in autism-related topics with all state residents. Families of young or adult children affected by autism, the professionals who work with them, legislators or government officials, media and concerned state residents turn to COSAC on a daily basis for assistance, compassionate support, guidance and training.

http://www.njcosac.org/

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc.

The mission of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network is to empower and support families and inform and involve professionals and others interested in the healthy development and education of children and youth.

http://www.spannj.org/


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