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Over the years I have perused thousands of educational web sites (no kidding!). There are so many to choose. Here are some of my favorites:
   

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Featured Links of the month


To practice your sign language or to buy sign language materials (including many here on this site, too).

Harris Communications: www.HarrisComm.com

Everyday ASL: www.EverydayAsl.com (also many of their lessons are on YouTube).

Idioms! "Do You See What I'm Saying?" :http://www.projectnadine.org/IdiomsDVD.htm

These organizations want to help inform, enlighten and perhaps even entertain you about raising a deaf child or living within the deaf /CODA/ ASL world!

http://www.ProjectNadine.org
http://www.Coda365.org
http://www.KeithWann.com

SIGNING FAMILIES endorses this ASL friendly game- DO TELL:  http://louisesattler.wordpress.com/2011/03/27/do-tell-is-a-must-have-for-families/


To learn from the great Jamie Berke about Deaf topics:
(Just about EVERYTHING you need to know about the cultural world of Deafness and Hard of Hearing (HOH). Including the important bill in front of Congress: HR 3101) deafness.about.com.

Go to EDUCATION.COM to learn about a wide variety of topics. This site is very comprehensive and you may need to check out several tabs to get all the information you wish. Don’t overlook the JustAsk portion if you have a specific question. Visit their JustAsk Forum, too!


For general parenting issues and conventional wisdom help:

www.parenting.com

www.whattoexpect.com/what-to-expect/landing-page.aspx

www.micheleborba.com

Are you looking for help with your child? Perhaps you are undergoing a divorce or your child has been bullied? Check out Wendy Young at Kidlutions: http://www.kidlutions.com

Need some parenting tips in the form of an easy to read blog- check out Sharon Silver and her parenting wisdom here: http://www.proactiveparenting.net

Looking to feel inspired and get helpful information to keep your family safe? Meet Hilary Bilbrey and go to http://inspiredbyfamily.com/

What to expect from your preschooler? Visit Shara Lawrence - Weiss at Early Childhood News!: http://www.earlychildhoodnews.net/

Want to learn more about the grants available to help single mothers and how to apply to different funding sources? Grants-for-single-mothers


For help with learning about daycare and preschool options (These sites also can help you with daycare option)

www.savvysource.com

www.mychildcareguide.com

www.headstart.org


I need help! I think my child may have developmental or learning problems! (This is my area of expertise, thus, I have listed quite a few web sites to help you).

www.eparent.com   For parents to get support, information and resources regarding their special needs child.

www.nasponline.org    A web site for school psychologists that has a parent section to help with understanding how to identify, evaluate and treat within the school system children with special needs.

www.CHADD.org    This web site is to help parents with children with Attention Deficit Disorder. Please keep in mind that ADD or ADHD is a medical disorder with psychological and social implications. ADD/ADHD does not have “sudden” onset. CHADD is a nationally recognized organization and helps parents get support, information and learn about treatment options and behavioral techniques. There often are support groups available in local areas. Libraries are common meeting places.

www.Autismspeaks.org.    There are numerous web sites that have information regarding autism. This disorder, although in the news lately, has many people “chiming” in their two cents. If you are concerned that your child may have autistic like tendencies, please contact your local school district for a meeting and possible evaluation. Also, in addition discuss this matter with your child’s physician.

www.kylestreehouse.org.    Jen Westphal and her son Kyle (who has autism) have constructed a wonderful web site. Loads of resources and treatment options are discussed here.


The following four sites were started by a father of a son with autism, John LeSieur, has put together a web site for autistic children to use and learn. He is now adding portions for parents and educators to use as a resource and to network.

www.Zacbrowser.com

www.tweenbrowser.com

www.palbrowser.com

www.theautismnews.com   


www.asha.org.    The National Organization for Speech and Hearing disorders.

www.SigningFamilies.com.    If you have questions about deafness or learning sign language to use with individuals who are deaf or special needs contact ME at this web site!!

www.nads.org    National organization for information, assistance and support for families with a Down Syndrome loved one.

www.theARC.org    Get help for learning about Down Syndrome and support networks for parents.

www.NAMI.org. This is the national organization for assistance if your child or loved one has mental illness.

www.rarediseases.org.   There are so many disorders in this world that do not have large organizations to support families or provide information on an individual basis. Here is an excellent web site to gain information regarding RARE disorders that impact development.



Web sites for those who home school or are educators (and yes, every parent is an educator!)

www.cedarvalleypublishing.com - Great books by Stacey Kannenberg to teach preschoolers to first graders basic academic skills.

www.pbsteachers.org and www.pbs.org. I use these sites often.

www.preschoolradio.com


Web sites for those who want to practice sign language.

www.start-american-sign-language.com - Great information how to see where you can learn and practice Sign Language.

www.asluniversity.com - A wonderful site that includes illustrations to help practice Sign Language.

www.aslpro.com - Includes video dictionary and other content to help practice Sign Language.


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