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Educational Resources
Links to excellent resources for all parents
http://firstwords.fsu.edu/pdf/babytalk.pdf
http://www.firstsigns.org/articles/articles.htm
http://specialchildren.about.com/About_Parenting_Special_Needs.htm
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/
https://www.wizcase.com/blog/internet-safety-guide-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/#8
http://school.familyeducation.com/famed/grtr/english/begin.html: great screening test to see if a 4 yr. old is ready to read.
http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
http://www.birthinjurycenter.org/cerebral-palsy/ Mum of a baby with CP said this was a good, readable resource.
https://illinoisearlylearning.org/resources/tipsheets/
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly
Learn the Signs. Act Early - Maternal, child and family health (nsw.gov.au)
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/children/ Adults talking with children/families about cancer
Children and Screen Time: How Much is Too Much? (cablecompare.com)
Another resource for cell phone use: https://www.cellphonedeal.com/blog/the-best-apps-for-improved-study-habits
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Fun Facts About Children's Brain Development
Helping Language Skills develop
To Sit or to Side sit……..That is the Question!
There’s a picky eater in the house
For Professionals: Sites to Download papers and practice guidelines
For a great case report of outcomes with an infant who has had a lack of oxygen at birth: https://www.choosept.com/radio/detail/cutting-edge-treatment-physical-therapy-helps-chil
Specific repositories and databases:
ECRI- https://www.ecri.org/library/
G-I-N International guidelines: https://www.ebmportal.com
PEDRO- https://www.pedro.org.au
Access to free research papers:
https://portal.research4life.org/