Student Services Resources for Parents

Learn the Signs - Childhood Developmental Milestones

This site provides an overview of developmental milestones parents can watch for in their children, as well as more detailed information about milestones associated with particular ages. Also includes several fact sheets on child development, autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, as well as information for parents, healthcare providers and early childhood educators.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

This site provides some great bilingual resources, including Developing Your Child's IEP / Desarrollando el IEP de Su Hijo.

http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/Home.aspx

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network

Look here for the latest research, news, and events regarding keeping students with food allergies safe and well-adjusted.

http://www.foodallergy.org/

Breathe Easy Play Hard Foundation

This nonprofit is dedicated to youth with asthma who wish to keep fit.

http://www.breatheeasyplayhard.com/

10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me about Parenting a Child with Special Needs

One parent blogs about what having a child with special needs has taught her.

http://www.kveller.com/blog/parenting/ten-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-about-parenting-a-child-with-special-needs/?fb_action_ids=10200739713161022&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map

Rhode Island Parent Information Network

This neutral and nonprofit agency exists because of and for parent advocates. Look here for information, events, and support to help you advocate for what your child needs.

http://ripin.org/

Rhode Island Department of Health

State agency focused on health and well-being

http://www.health.state.ri.us/

Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

State agency focused on public elementary and secondary education

http://www.ride.ri.gov/