Special Olympics International, Inc. (Organization - Not Classified)
"Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through...
All Ages
Families Coping with Mental Illness (Video - Parent)
"'This videotape shows real people talking about their experiences with the mental illness of family members. It conveys, as no textbook can, their struggles and their wisdom. One theme is the...
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Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services (Organization - Governmental)
The Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services collaborates with families, local early intervention systems, and local school systems to ensure that all children and youth with...
All Ages
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv
Staccatos (Program)
For people with disabilities middle school age & older, this musical program is filled with performance opportunities.
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Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Montgomery County Public Library Special Needs Library (Program)
The Special Needs Library, established in 1986 as a branch of the Montgomery County Public Libraries, serves the information and reading needs of people with disabilities, family members, caretakers,...
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Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
http://montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Libraries/branchinfo/sn.asp
Yoga for the Special Child: A Therapeutic Approach for Infants and Children With Down Syndrome -- by Sonia Sumar (Author) (Book - Parent)
Explains special yoga poses and relaxation techniques to help improve cognition, motor skills, and concentration in children with developmental disabilities
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What About Me? Growing Up with a Developmentally Disabled Sibling -- by Bryna Siegel, Stuart Silverstein (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"... Growing Up with a Developmentally Disabled Sibling, Dr. Siegel, a highly regarded developmental psychologist, and Dr. Silverstein, a respected pediatrician, compassionately address the issue of...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Maryland Early Childhood Special Education Services for Harford County (Organization - Governmental)
Maryland Early Childhood Special Education Network provides educational services for toddler to preschool children with disabilities. Maryland Preschool Services include special instruction and...
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The Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Treatment Planner -- by E. Jongsma, Kellye Slaggert, David Berghuis (Authors) (Book)
"Jongsma, a psychologist in private practice, and Slaggert, a psychologist specializing in service to clients with developmental disabilities and their families, focus on 28 presenting problems, and...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Creative Play Activities for Children With Disabilities: A Resource Book for Teachers and Parents -- by Lisa Morris, Linda Schulz (Authors) (Book)
"Lisa Rappaport Morris and Linda Schulz have written the second edition of an excellent resource for adults, both teachers and parents, who work with young children with disabilities. Their approach...
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Age groups: Adulthood (22+)