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How To Use This Directory

Finding a Category

Finding a CategoryWe believe in exploration of any and all resources for your child with special needs. Our suggestion is to start with a very open mind and to approach this search as a expedition to find what your special child and frankly you need for your journey. Below is a listing of each category with a brief description and subcategory listings just click on the category and off you go on your adventure. You may also find what you are looking for by searching key words or phrases in our search window on this page. If you don't find what you need just ask us and we will help you find it. Our mission is to Connect you with the right resource provider!

Dallas / Fort Worth Resource Categories

Consulting, Evaluations, & Educational Services

Click Here: To Access Educational Support and Evaluations

When you have a child with learning differences time is of the essence. The faster you identify those differences, learning styles, and put supplemental programs in place the quicker your child can feel confident that they can succeed in the academic world. (See Also Tutoring & Brain Training)

Home School Resources

Click Here: To Find Home Schooling Resources for Child with Special Needs!

Find the materials, textbooks, and supplemental supports for your home school program. Don't forget to share your resources with us so that we can grow this section!

Specialized Schools / Private Schools / Preschools

Click Here: Find The Perfect School For Your Child

At Connections we celebrate both public and private educational facilities. In this section you will find out about some of the most amazing private schools for children with learning differences and special needs.

Special College Programs

Click Here To Find Specialized College Programs

Think that college is not possible? Think again there are some amazing providers who specialize in this area.

Special Education Lawyers & Advocates

Click Here To Find Legal Help

Our families often look to the legal profession to ensure the safety of a loved one or to plan for their future.

Special Education PTA's & ISD Support Groups

Click Here To Find Support In Your Local School Districts

Thankfully their have been some amazing people that have paved the way within the school systems to provide help and support when needed. Here are some great groups in the DFW area you will find very helpful.

Transitional Living & Vocational Services (Ages 17-25)

Click Here To Find Services For Transition

Transition can be a challenging time and we are here to make sure that you know about all of the options available.

Tutoring / Brain Training

Click Here To Find All Sorts of Cognitive Skills Supports

So many challenges present themselves at school. Use these resources to find a way around an academic brick wall and begin to walk a path of achievement and confidence.

Medical Supply's / Adaptive Equipment

Click Here: The Stuff Special Families Need!

Medical Supply Stores - Diabetic Supplies - Adaptive Sports Equipment - Adaptive Home Equipment / Installation - Adaptive Car Equipment / Installation - Adaptive Clothing - Assistive Technology - Prosthetics

Medical Specialist

Click Here: Special Kids Need Highly Specialized Medical Care!

Allergist - Audiology - Behavioral / Mental Health - Cardiology - Dentist - Defeat Autism Now (DAN! Doctors) - Developmental Pediatricians - Ear Nose & Throat - Endocrinologist - Holistic Health - Intensives - Nephrology - Neurosurgery - Ophthalmology - Gastrointestinal - Genetics / Metabolism - Neurofeedback - Hematology / Oncology - Hospitalist - Infectious Disease - Nutritionist - Neuropsychologist - Dieticians - Family Practice - Pediatricians - Optometry - Psychology - Pulmonologist - Sleep Medicine - Surgery - Urology

Home Health Services

Click Here To Find A Home Health Company

When you have a child who is medically fragile you don't just need help, you need help that you can trust.

Childrens Hospitals

Click Here To Find The Best DFW Childrens Hospital In Dallas / Fort Worth

Here is a list of the Childrens Hospitals in the Dallas / Fort Worth Area.

Farmers Market / Health Food Stores

Click Here To Find Places to Buy Fresh Organic Food & Supplements

Specialty Stores - Health Food Stores- Allergen Free Restaurants - Meal Delivery Services - Meal Preparation Services - Cookware - Recipes - Cooking Classes - Organic Co-ops - Farmers Markets - Wholesale Clubs - Supplements and Vitamins

Nutritionist

Click Here To Find Nutriionist Who Specialize In Pediatric Nutrition

Having trouble getting your child to eat healthy? A nutiritionist could be just the thing to get you on the right path.

Financial Planning

Click Here For All Financial Planners Who Specialize Special Care

Too many times families skip this step because there many other pressing needs, however the earlier you start this process the better you will feel about the future.

Guardianship & Estate Planning

Click Here To Find Legal Assistance In The Areas Of Guardianship & Estate Planning

Don' t be left guessing about your childs future layout a comprehensive life and estate plan that will serve your family the way that you intended.

Child Care & Nanny Services

Click Here To Find Child Care For Your Special Child!

Finding a child care provider that understands your childs special needs is hard, finding one who understands and is equiped is even harder. We hope the providers you find in this list are helpful.

Respite Care

Click Here To Find Respite Care Providers

If parents of neurotypical kids need a break then Care Givers of children with special needs HAVE TO take a break. Find a respite provider and take a well deserved break!

Family Counseling & Family Law

Click Here To Find A Compassionate Family Counselor

Stressed Out? Financial strain, emotional strain, physical strain, just to name a few of the stressors in our lives. Take the time to talk to someone about you!

Photography

Click Here To Find Professional Photographers Who Specialize In Children With Special Needs!

Taking family photos can be circus, but when you add a photographer who doesn't understand a childs special need you can end up with a riot. Check out these providers who get it!

Local / State / Federal Resources

Click Here to Locate Governmental Resources for Your Special Kid

Child Find - Part B (Local ISD's, age 3-5 Screenings) - Part C (ECI 0-3 Screenings) - Medicaid - DCF - Social Services - Social Security - ADA - Educational Agencies - Disability Services - Hotlines - Grants / Funding

Non-Profits

Click Here To Find All Sorts of Help From Non-Profits

This category is kind of a catch all of every Non-Profit Organization in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metro area that offers services to children and families with special needs. If you haven't found it in Connections yet is could be here!

Support Groups

Click Here: Find the Support You Need Free!

ADD / ADHD - Autism - Down Syndrome - Bi Polar - OCD - Weight Loss - Parents of GLBT Children - Sensory - Diet - Dyslexia - Physical Handicaps - Paraplegic - Sensory - Grief Counseling - Asthma - Allergies - Cancer - Muscular Dystrophy - Terminally Ill - Leukemia - Learning Disabilities - Deaf - Blind - Unknown Syndromes

Recreation

Click Here to enter the FUN Zone!

Art Classes - Cooking Classes - Adaptive Playgrounds - Playgrounds - Playgroups - Gymnastics - Horseback Riding - Baseball - Water Skiing - Basketball - Music Lessons - Fitness Center - Rock Climbing - Learn to Skate / Hockey-

Therapy Resources

Click Here! The Best Therapy Resource Providers In the Metroplex!

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) - Occupational - Physical - Speech & Language - Play Therapy (Floortime, etc) - RDI (relationship development) - Hippo Therapy (horse) - AIT (Auditory Integrative Therapy) - Massage - Craniosacral - Hyperbaric - Music - Sensory Integration

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