Resources for Parents of
Children with Special Needs
Articles & Books
Married with Disabled Children - Article by Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D.
Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People With Autism, And Professionals Share Their Wisdom
Married with Special-Needs Children [A Couples' Guide to Keeping Connected] - Book by Laura E. Marshak, Ph.D and Fran Pollack Prezant, M.Ed., CCC-SLP.
Boundaries In Marriage - Book by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend.
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs - Article from the Red Cross.
National Organizations
CaringBridge - Provides free websites that connect family and friends during a serious health event, care and recovery.
NORD - National Organization for Rare Diseases.
Special Needs Children - Information at About.com for parents of children with special needs.
Federation for Children with Special Needs - A center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families.
Arizona
Raising Special Kids - Organization of families helping families of children with disabilities and special health needs in Arizona.
Division of Developmental Disability - Part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
SARRC - Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center.
ABIL - Arizona Bridge to Independent Living.
Arizona Center for Disability Law - Federally-designated Protection and Advocacy System for the State of Arizona.
Phoenix Area
Dads 4 Special Kids - Support group in Arizona for fathers of children with special needs.