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Join the YAHOO Group NW SPARK Parents to interact with other parents who may have the same special needs issues your family is facing.

Does My Child Need Help?

If you are wondering if your child's development is on track, reference the developmental timeline to review the key milestones. If you have any questions, contact the resources listed on the timeline for a free evaluation of your child. Early intervention has been shown to dramatically improve a child's development!

Click on this Development Checklist for an overview of what to expect children to be accomplishing between birth and age four.

For Siblings of Special Needs Children

This Word Document provides helpful information for families who desire to better relate to both their typical and special needs children: Understanding Siblings of Children with Disabilities. It also assists parents in maintaining healthy and open communication channels with their children.

Other Online Resources for Special Needs Families

We have compiled an extensive list of many local and some national resources for parents of special needs children. The following list is our starting point to provide you with some useful information covering a wide variety of parent and children's concerns.

- Autism Spectrum Disorder

- Blind or Visually Impaired Children

- Down Syndrome

- Cerebral Palsy

- County/State Resources for Financial, Health, & Education Assistance

- Organized Activities for Your Special Needs Child

- Seizure Disorders in Children

- Speech Disorders

- Spina Bifida

Please contact Shannon Rients if you have suggestions for other resource needs on this page.