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This section provides links to current discussions, blogs and other communication tools that help families and people who work with young children with special needs to stay connected.
Assistive Technology
TechWatch Blog focuses on technology development of Augmentative Alternative Communication Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (AAC-RERC).
Autism
AutismLink maintains a variety of forums related to Autism and related disorders.
AutismSpeaks Community, Message Boards
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Bulletin Board is a place to share ideas, words of wisdom, advice, and much-needed support about raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder.
General Topics Topics in Early Childhood Education Blog is frequently updated and maintained by an early childhood educator
Inside Pre-K Now blog is a collection of stories about teaching pre-kindergarten.
The Earlychildhood NEWS Sharing Boards encourages EC teachers to exchange ideas, discuss issues impacting early childhood education, and network with other teachers.
Sign up for the Natural Resources listserv and receive free weekly news and updates on topics related to early childhood education and early intervention.
Dyslexia Talk is an online discussion board hosted by the Davis Dyslexia Association International. Parents and care providers can post questions and reply to other parents who have questions or concerns about dyslexia, and its treatment options.
Family Connect is a resource for parents of children with visual impairments. They offer a number of blogs and message boards specific to age range and disability.
iVillage Message Boards: This informal message board provides parents with the chance to communicate with other parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Parents can post questions, reply to others, and share tips and information on dealing with the educational, social, and emotional ups-and-downs of parenting a child with ADD/ADHD.
Literacy Now Blog, National Center for Family Literacy provides useful tips, strategies and ideas to enhance literacy. They also encourage reader submissions!
Sharin' with Sharon, is a blog about Movement, Play and Physical Activity for Children. Join Sharron on her journey to understand, implement, and embrace the importance of movement, play and physical activity in early childhood education!
Strengthening Families Blog features current perspectives as well as links to some of the seminal studies about the positive economic benefits of investing in early care and education.
WoWKits Weblog keeps you informed on issues related to early childhood. Resources include multiple intelligences, the importance of play, links to the latest industry news and ideas, information about current research and policies, and engaging activity ideas to do with your child.
