Children With Special Needs

Children with special needs is a term that applies to children in many circumstances. From learning disabilities and developmental delays to food allergies and terminal illness, these situations often require special services. Parents need to learn how to set appropriate goals, and understand of a child's needs. In this Children with Special Needs section, you will find links to information on physical and mental challenges, support groups, state-funded programs and more.

• Commission for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
• Connecticut Department of Developmental Services
• Connecticut State Library: Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
• Connecticut Birth to Three System
• ADHD Medical Facilities in Connecticut
• Autism Resources (Autism PPD Resources Network)
• Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind
• New England Assistive Technology Marketplace
• Respite Care (Connecticut Department of Children and Families)
• Tips for Parents of Teens with Mental Health Needs (Connecticut Department of Children and Families)
• CT Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities Association of CT
• Learning Disabilities Association of America
• Disability Resources of CT (Disability Resources, Inc.)
• Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
• PATH: Parents Available to Help (Connecticut Birth to Three System)