Try this wisdom if you're feeling overwhelmed: You Try Hard

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General Resources

 + 08/07 Where Do I Start? English

 + 04/07 Where Do I Start? Spanish

 + 08/08 Where Do I Start?- Disability Specific English

 + 08/08 Where Do I Start?- Disability Specific Spanish

    02/06 - General Parent Wisdom

    How Do I Talk About Down Syndrome (applicable to other disabilities)

    Simple Answers to Kids' Questions about Down Syndrome (also applicable

     to other disabilities)

Behavior Wisdom

    BEH Applied Behavior Analysis.doc

    BEH 06-08 Autism & Aggression.doc

    BEH Autism & Diet.doc

    BEH OT & Sensory Issues.doc

    BEH 04-08 Semantic Pragmatic Disorder.doc

    BEH 04-08 Social Stories.doc

Communication

    COMM 04-08 Assistive Tech Evaluations.doc

    COMM Facilitated Communication.doc

Development

    DEV 05-08 Potty Training.doc

    DEV 04-08 Sexuality.doc

Education Wisdom

    EDU 1 on 1 Parapro.doc

 + EDU 04-08 Choosing Schools+.doc

    EDU CSAP.doc

    EDU 03-08 Grading & Transcripts.doc

    EDU - IEP Placement.doc

    EDU 04-08 Repeating Grades.doc

    EDU 03-08 Signatures on IEP.doc

    EDU - Resources for Successful Transitions.pdf

Equipment Wisdom

    EQUI 05-08 AFOs.doc

    EQUI 03-08 Diaper Wisdom.doc

  +EQUI Diaper Wisdom+.doc

    EQUI Helmets.doc

    EQUI 06-12-08 Keeping Kids In & Keeping Kids Out.doc

    EQUI Stander Wisdom.doc      

    EQUI Van Purchases & Conversions.doc

Financial Wisdom

    FIN$ 05-08 Special Needs Trusts.doc

    FIN$ 05-08 Funding Sources.doc

Medicaid Wisdom

    MDCD Colorado Access.doc

  +MDCD EPSDT+.doc

    MDCD 08-08 Obtaining Services from a Different CCB+.doc

    MDCD - Waiver Explanations+.doc

    MDCD 06-08 Parent as CNA.doc

  +MDCD 06-08 Parent as CNA+.doc

Medical Needs Wisdom  

    MEDI Botox, Phenol Block and PVL.doc

    MEDI Cleft-Lip, Palette.doc

    MEDI 05-08 Heel Cord & Hamstring.doc         

    MEDI Saliva Issues.doc

    MEDI Scoliosis & Spinal Fusion.doc

    MEDI 05-08 Spica Cast.doc

Recreation Wisdom

  +REC Camps & Recreational Opportunities+.doc

    REC 05-08 Camps & Recreational Opportunities.doc

    REC Trike & Bike Wisdom.doc

Suggested Professionals

    SUGG GI Issues & Suggested Gastroenterologists.doc

    SUGG 05-08 Suggested Dentists & Orthodontists.doc

    SUGG Suggested Endocrinologists.doc

    SUGG Suggested Neurologists & Neurosurgeons.doc

    SUGG Suggested Orthopedic Doctors.doc       

    SUGG Suggested OTs.doc

    SUGG 05-08 Suggested Pediatricians.doc

    SUGG Suggested Speech Therapists.doc

Therapies Wisdom

    THER Chelation.doc

    THER 05-08 HBOT.doc

    THER Mannatech.doc

    THER Omega 3 Experiences.doc

    THER Relationship Development Intervention.doc

    THER Sensory Integration Institute & Auditory Training.doc

    THER Vision Therapy.doc