Before You Look for Information on Intellectual Disabilities

Sorting through the wealth of online information on intellectual disabilities can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with intellectual disabilities, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

Around the About network

There's information on intellectual disabilities all around About.com. Start with these three sites.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of intellectual disabilities diagnosis and treatment.

Organizations

These organizations offer services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.

U.S. government sites

These sites offer information on government research, programs and services.

For parents

These sites specifically address concerns and experiences parents of children with intellectual disabilities may have.

Programs

Check these sites for information on programs designed to empower people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Shopping

Shop these sites for toys, adaptive equipment, and information on lifestyle issues.