For Parents/ Caregivers
Informative Websites
These websites include a wealth of information for parents to learn more about their child’s Speech and Language development, behavioral, emotional, cognitive and developmental needs.
Speech & Language
- General Speech and Language Pathology: ASHA.org
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication: PrAACticalaac.org
- Speech and Language within the UAE: ESLPS websites (coming soon)
- Hanen Centre – For Autism, Communication, Social communication, Speech & Language Delay http://www.hanen.org/Programs/For-Parents.aspx
- LSVT (The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) - Neurological Dysarthria, Parkinsonism - https://neurorehab.bancroft.org/family_resources/lsvt-big-loud-therapy-people-parkinsons/
Stuttering
- Australian Stuttering Research Center (ASRC) : www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/asrc
- Monteral Fluency Center's : www.monteralfluency.com
- British Stammering Association: www.stammering.org
- The Stuttering Foundation, US : https://www.stutteringhelp.org/
- Duo Counter (app) : http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/duo-counter/id312957534?mt=8
Psychology
- For Behavioral Science On Children And Adolescents: www.infoaboutkids.org
- American Psychological Association’s Magination Press (Books): www.maginationpressfamily.org
- Child Development Information: www.childdevelopmentinfo.com
- Parents’ Guide To OCD: www.childmind.org
- Evidence-based Mental Health Treatment For Children And Adolescents: www.effectivechildtherapy.org
- For Expectant Parents Or Parents Of Babies: www.babycenter.com
- Raising Great Kids: www.raisinggreatkids.com
- On Child Psychology: www.psy-ed.com
- For Parenting Tips, Advice & Help: www.empoweringparents.com
- Everyday Parenting, The ABCs of Child Rearing (Course): www.alankazdin.com
- On Child Development: www.cdc.gov
- On Autism: www.autismspeaks.com
- On ADHD: www.chadd.org; www.understood.com
- Cerebral Palsy Guide : https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/community/
Blogs
These resources will assist you in fostering a deeper level of insight and understanding on the various models of effective parenting strategies/techniques.
Speech
- All about special education: https://www.smartkidswithld.org/blog/
- Special Education and Autism from a Parent Perspective: https://specialed.wordpress.com
- Activity ideas and advice related to Speech Therapy: https://www.activitytailor.com/blog-1/
Psychology
- Child Psychology And Parenting Blog: www.child-psych.org
- National Institute of Mental Health (blog section): www.nimh.nih.gov
- On Child Myths: www.childmyths.blogspot.com
- The Children’s Center for Psychiatry, Psychology & Related Services:www.childrenstreatmentcenter.com
- Child In Mind: www.claudiamgoldmd.blogspot.com