Helpful Links
We hope you will find the various articles, links, and downloadable documents helpful to you and your family.
American Academy of Pediatrics – Children's Health Topics
From asthma to immunization, find out more about what AAP recommends for children's health.
CHILDNETT.TV
A first-of-its-kind internet web channel dedicated to autism and other neurological disorders. The mission of Childnett.tv is to reach out globally to families, clinicians and educators, connecting them through the internet, to information related to autism and other neurological disorders Established in 2003, Childnett.tv is an internet access web channel that broadcasts interactive programming 24/7 via the internet. Our lineup includes streaming video related to autism and other neurological disorders. Families, clinicians and educators can witness the latest therapies and treatments, seminars, as well as personal stories—all for free. The Dan Marino Foundation is funding Childnett.tv, to improve the lives of families around the world. It is our hope the information you see will help ensure every child with developmental disabilities reaches his or her highest potential.
NECTAC
NECTAC is the national early childhood technical assistance center supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs. NECTAC serves all 50 states and 10 jurisdictions with an array of services and supports to improve service systems and outcomes for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children with special needs and their families. Each state's Part C and Section 619 Program Coordinators have a contact person at NECTAC and request TA on behalf of their state programs. Funded since 2001, NECTAC and its predecessor TA projects have a foundation of over thirty-five years of technical assistance excellence in early childhood services.
Manitas por Autismo
This website provides information and supports to Spanish-speaking families with children on the autism spectrum.
Zero to Three
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. ZERO TO THREE is a 30-year-old national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that advances our mission by informing, education and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers.
California Department of Developmental Services ~ DDS
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental delays and disabilities. Families whose infants or toddlers have or are at risk for developmental delay or disability can receive an "Early Start" in the State of California. Laws, regulations, resources and parent rights may be found on this site.
Infant Development Association of California ~ IDA IDA is a multidisciplinary organization of parents and professionals committed to ensuring optimal developmental outcomes for infants with special needs and their families. IDA brings together parents and professionals from the public and private sector to work collaboratively across disciplines to encourage best practices in the field of early intervention.