The first realisation that your child is going to face the challenges and obstacles encountered by those who live with a developmental delay or disability can be a lonely, frightening and confusing time. A new US website, My Child Without Limits, provides parents of children with a disability with a rich toolbox of information and the opportunity to connect with other parents of newly diagnosed children aged 0 to 5.
My Child Without Limits is a place for parents, worried that their child is not developing like other children, to find answers to their questions. It is a place where parents know they are not alone after their child has been diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability.
The website provides access to accurate, user-friendly and relevant disability-related information, resource guides, and experts on early intervention and family support in three basic areas:
• Understand - Helps families answer the questions: What are Autism Spectrum Disorder, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome?
• Plan - Provides guidance about where to go for early intervention services, treatments and therapies, assistive technologies, and expert direction and advice.
• Act - Directs parents and carers to where they can explore issues surrounding disability awareness, advocacy and lifespan planning.
The community section of My Child Without Limits also offers a place for parents to communicate with each other, ask questions of professionals and service providers and receive support through the critical period of initial diagnosis.
My Child Without Limits is really worth a visit- www.MyChildWithoutLimits.org.
16 October 2009
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