| Helpful State and National Links for
Parents: |
 Charter
for Illinois Children A clear and comprehensive
statement of our vision for the children of our state,
and of the responsibilities we share in helping them
thrive and succeed. |
 Illinois
Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse
Provides
library and information services on early intervention
issues, health, educational, disability and
developmental concerns of infants and young children.
Illinois
Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse: Growth &
Development
Parenting a child can be a challenge.
There is a fine balance between hopes and dreams and ups
and downs. Beginning early to enhance your child's
development has benefits for you, your child, your
family and your community. It is estimated that 2% of
all children born each year will have a disabling
condition. Many of these children will have speech and
or language delays and disorders that may have a
significant effect on personal, social, academic, or
vocational life. Although some children will develop
normal skills without treatment by the time they enter
school, it is important to identify those who will not.
Early identification of a disability or developmental
delay increases the chances for improving communication,
learning and other important skills. |
 March
of Dimes National Website:
http://www.marchofdimes.com
March of Dimes Illinois
Chapter:
http://www.marchofdimesillinois.org/ |
 Voices
for Illinois Children A
statewide, non-profit, non-partisan group of child
advocates who champion the full development of every
child in Illinois to assure the future well-being of the
people of the state. We work with families, communities
and policy makers to ensure that all children grow up
healthy, nurtured, safe and well educated. |
|
Washington Learning Systems On the Website's
home page, click on the purple button that says "Free
Parent Education Handouts" on the home page.
These materials
include twenty home and community activities for adults
and children birth to three that encourage early
language and literacy development.
They are
appropriate for children with disabilities as well as
children who are developing typically. |
 Zero
to Three The nation's leading
resource on the first three years of life. We are a
national non-profit charitable organization whose aim is
to strengthen and support families, practitioners and
communities to promote the healthy development of babies
and toddlers.
Zero
to Three: The Power of Play
Playing with
your child is not only fun, it's one of the most
important ways you can nurture her development. There
are no rules when it comes to play. And you don't need
fancy toys. In fact, you are your child's favorite
toy. |
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