For Parents/ Caregivers
Informative Websites
These websites include a wealth of information for parents to learn more about their child’s behavioral, emotional, cognitive and developmental needs.
Speech
General Speech and Language Pathology: ASHA.org
Augmentative and Alternative Communication: PrAACticalaac.org
Speech and Language within the UAE: ESLPS websites (coming soon)
The Stuttering Foundation, US – https://www.stutteringhelp.org/
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/
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
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