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The Parent Resource Center |
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Want to join a support group? AD/HD | Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome | Chronically Ill Deaf/Hard of Hearing | Down Syndrome | Dyslexia Learning Disabilities | Medical Support
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We have found these web site links to be especially helpful for finding information on a variety of topics that are often hard to find.
We have tried to make this list as accurate and up to date as possible. Keep in mind, however, that web sites often move or may be under repair.
CHADD of Northern Virginia
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Northern Virginia Cued Speech
Provides advocacy, education and support for families and professionals
who choose to use Cued Speech with deaf or hard of hearing children.
Northern Virginia Resource Center
Provides education, advocacy and support to the deaf and hard of hearing
Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia
Resources and support for families and children with Down Syndrome
International Dyslexia Society
Resources and support for individuals with dyslexia
EDFairfax
A parent run internet support group for parents and guardians of
children with “Emotional Disabilities” living in Fairfax County.
To join,
- go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/edfairfax/
- or write to Margaret Fisher jrosenthal2@cox.net
NAMI of Northern Virginia
http://www.naminova.org/SupportGroups.htm
Support groups for families dealing with emotional disabilities and mental illness
Virginia Federation for Families of Teens at Risk (VAFOF)
Phone: Toll Free: 1-888-604-2677 ext. 103
State organization providing support to families of children with mental, emotional
and behavioral disorders
National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Central source of information and support for children with disabilities
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities
Phone: 703-467-8066
Information and support group for non-verbal learning disabilities
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA)
Email: drada@jhmi.edu
Phone: 410-955-4647 or 202-884-3964Offers professional counseling, medical referrals, and peer support
Epilepsy Foundation
Research, advocacy, e-newsletter & ecommunity chat room for local chapters
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Resources, education & listserv to help improve the quality of life for
families dealing with birth defects
Parent-to-Parent of Virginia
Support, education and training for parents of children with disabilities
Tourettes Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
Support groups, presentations, referrals and events for children and adults
with Tourettes Syndrome
The UMFS Adoptive Support Group
Contact Lisa Mathey @ 703-347-5049
National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired
Provides information and resources for children who are blind or visually
impaired, including those with additional disabilities.
Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
Meets the first Friday of each month (alternating AM and PM meeting times) in the Springfield/Burke/Fairfax/Annandale area.
Linda Wood 4thwoods@verizon.net or Kristin Kelso ca.kristin@verizon.net
703.764.9042 or 703.440.9779
Please be patient with us, as we have reorganized and are redesigning our web site (this is our temporary, interim site.) Thank you. |