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General Resources

   + 08/07 - Where Do I Start? English (PDF document)

   + 04/07 - Where Do I Start? Spanish (PDF document)

      02/06 - General Parent Wisdom

      How Do I Talk About Down Syndrome (also applicable to other disabilities)

      Simple Answers to Kids' Questions about Down Syndrome (also applicable

      to other disabilities)

    

Behavior Wisdom

      12/05 - Applied Behavior Analysis

      12/05 - Autism & Aggression

      12/05 - Autism & Diet

      01/06 - OT & Sensory Issues

      04/08 - Semantic Pragmatic Disorder

      04/08 - Social Stories

 

Communication

      09/07 - Assistive Tech Evaluations

      01/07 - Facilitated Communication

 

Development

      02/07 - Potty Training

      03/08 - Sexuality

 

Education Wisdom

      12/07 - 1-1 Parapros

   + 03/06 - Choosing Schools

      01/07 - CSAPs

      03/08 - Grading & Transcripts

      08/07 - Signatures on IEPs

   + Early Childhood Transition Wisdom (PDF file)

     

Equipment Wisdom

      02/06 - AFOs

   + 07/06 - Diapers

      12/05 - Helmets

      04/06 - Standers      

      01/08 - Van Purchases & Conversions

 

Financial Wisdom

      03/06 - Special Needs Trusts

      05/07 - Funding Sources

 

Medicaid Wisdom

      07/06 - Colorado Access

   + 06/06 - EPSDT Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

      05/07 - Medicaid Waiver Explanations

 

Medical Needs Wisdom  

      05/06 - Parent as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

      08/06  -Botox, Phenol Block and PVL

      09/06 - Cleft Lip and Palette

      10/06 - Heel Cord & Hamstring         

      02/06 - Saliva Issues

      01/06 - Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion

      11/05 - Spica Cast

 

Recreation Wisdom

   + 07/07 - Camps & Recreational Opportunities

      04/07 - Trike & Bike Wisdom

          

Suggested Professionals

      09/07 - GI Issues & Suggested Gastroenterologists

      09/07 - Suggested Dentists & Orthodontists

      09/07 - Suggested Endocrinologists

      02/06 - Suggested Neurologists & Neurosurgeons       

      01/06 - Suggested OTs

      03/06 - Suggested Pediatricians

      12/07 - Suggested Speech Therapists

       

Therapies Wisdom

      11/05 - Chelation

      11/06 - HBOT

      04/06 - Mannatech

      05/06 - Omega 3 Experiences

      06/06 - Relationship Development Intervention

      03/06 - Sensory Integration Institute & Auditory Training

      02/06 - Vision Therapy          

    


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