Resources for Supporting Young Children with Disabilities
STAR NET Region II and VI Resource List
Our Resource List is organized into categories and cross-categorized to serve both families and professionals.
Categories include:
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Is the first organization in the country to serve individuals with Down syndrome and their families. NADS provides a wide range of information and resources through educational and public awareness materials, conferences, newsletter, and a strong parent support network to enable persons with Down syndrome to achieve their full potential.
NAMI is the National, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Begun in 1979, today NAMI is an alliance of more than 600 local affiliates offering support groups, podcasts, publications and more to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.
Multiples of Illinois is an Illinois non-profit, educational, public service organization providing support, information and networking to parents of multiples (twins, triplets, quads, etc.) through its member club affiliates. They offer a scholarship program, Special Needs Assistance Fund (SNAF), communications, and an annual spring workshop and conference.
A blog supporting the thoughtful use of technology with a family-friendly point of view, from a group of app makers who uphold the principles of child safety, good parenting and learning.
MOCHA (Mothers of Children Having Allergies) is a group of parents sharing information and supporting each other. The 700+ Chicagoland members of MOCHA know how frightening it can be to learn that your child has been diagnosed with severe, often life-threatening allergies.
MOCHA is not a professional or medical organization. It is a group of parents sharing information and supporting each other. The discussions, meeting minutes, handouts, speakers, agendas, and other products of our support group do not constitute medical and/or legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always discuss individual health questions and medical issues with a qualified personal physician.
Learning for Justice seeks to uphold the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center: to be a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people.
LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.
Learning Disabilities OnLine, a national educational service of WETA-TV, the PBS station in Washington, D.C., provides accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD for all school aged children.
Resources and discussions of treatment options for Selective Mutism.
Looking for Pre-Recorded Videos?
STAR NET Region II and VI recorded webinar library.
Both Parents and Professionals will find videos on useful topics, such as Inclusion, Transitioning from EI to ECSE and more!
PLEASE NOTE: STAR NET Region II and VI is unable to award CEs for watching these recordings.