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Wake County Cerebral Palsy Support Group The Wake County Cerebral Palsy Support Group welcomes anyone whose child has a special need- whether it is a physical limitation, developmental delay, etc. Families dealing with all spectrums of Cerebral Palsy as well as other disabilities/diagnoses are involved. The support group welcomes anyone looking for a support group.

Coping with Stress During the Holidays This article by the American Psychiatric Association provides helpful tips to help families cope with the stress and busyness often associated with the holiday season.

NC Partners in Policy Making The NC Council on Developmental Disabilities is offering the Partners in Policy Making training opportunity. This is a program that educates people with disabilities and their families on developing leadership skills and how to work with policy makers to advocate for change in legislation and within communities.

NIDCD's Apraxia Page This is an informative page from the National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders. The page provides a definition of and list of symptoms for apraxia; information on the types and causes of apraxia; diagnoses and treatments and additional resources.

Mommy Speech Therapy This is a blog written and managed by Heidi Hanks, a mother and Speech Language Pathologist. The blog provides information on research and therapeutic practices, as well as website links and resources. It's a tool for both parents and professionals. (apraxia)

The First Words Project The FIRST WORDS® Project and website is a longitudinal research investigation in the Department of Communication Disorders at Florida State University. The project's major goal is to identify early red flags of developmental language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and other communication delays in children under 24 months of age. Through research findings, the project aims to improve screening tools and early detection of communication disorders by maximizing the role of the family, which will help families obtain intervention services sooner.

The Expressive Communication Help Organization The Expressive Communication Help Organization (ECHO) is a parent-friendly resources & support website for children with oral motor speech disorders. ECHO is a volunteer-run non-profit charity established by parents for parents/caregivers of late-talking children diagnosed with or suspected of having Apraxia of Speech, Dyspraxia, Dysarthria or Oral Motor Speech Disorders. The site offers resources, information, friendship and support to those whose lives are touched by a late-talking child.