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Early Childhood Mental Health
 Responsive relationships with consistent primary caregivers help build positive attachments that support healthy social-emotional development. These relationships form the foundation of mental health for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. "Infant mental health" is defined as the healthy social and emotional development of a child from birth to 3 years; and a growing field of research and practice devoted to the: - Promotion of healthy social and emotional development;
- Prevention of mental health problems; and
- Treatment of the mental health problems of very young children in the context of their families.
Read more See also Parent to Parent.
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HRSA - Health Resources and Services Administration
HRSA health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers provide- checkups when you're well
- treatment when you're sick
- complete care when you're pregnant
- immunizations and checkups for your children
- dental care and prescription drugs for your family
- mental health and substance abuse care if you need it
Health centers are in most cities and many rural areas. Click here
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The School Psych Toolbox
 Useful tips, tools, strategies, and topics for School Psychologists, Special Educators, Teachers, Administrators, and Parents of students at-risk and with disabilities.
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New Online Assessment Tool Seeks Caregiver's Perspective
The Arc is seeking caregiver views of the health status of the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) they support. If you or someone you know is a professional, paid, unpaid or family member caregiver of someone with I/DD, we invite you to take a short, confidential online assessment to help us collect valuable information about caregiver views of the health status of people with I/DD.
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Stress Management Tips for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities
Manage Your Stress with these Easy Stress Control Tips for Parents Stress management is an important skill for any parent, but it is especially important for parents of children with learning disabilities and other types of disabilities. As the parent of a child with learning disabilities, and possibly non-disabled children as well, you will have typical parental stress along with the unique challenges of parenting a special needs child. These tips can help you learn to manage your stress and live a happier, more satisfying life.
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Frequently Asked Question
"Can the IEP team "vote" for a child's placement, if her parents object?"
An IEP team should not "vote" on decisions about your child's special education program or placement. This is not consistent with the law about parental participation. Parents and schools should try to negotiate a solution to their disagreements through the IEP process.
Click here to read more.
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(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
Wichita Parent Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
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Featured Partner
The Arc of Sedgwick County makes a difference in the lives of individuals and families living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For 60 years, The Arc has promoted their general welfare, fostered the development of programs on their behalf and increased the public's awareness and acceptance.
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Serving Kansas families and their sons and daughters for more than 30 years.
Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.
Click here to view our archived publications!
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