Developmental Differences
We see you, parents of kids with special needs. Yours is not an easy road, but NPN has many resources to help you along, whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or you’re looking for further supports for your older child.
Our Developmental Differences Parent Support Group has been making parents and caregivers feel less alone for nearly 10 years. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month—see the NPN calendar to RSVP for the next meeting.
Also celebrating its 10th birthday, the annual Developmental Differences Resource Fair brings together therapy providers, schools and fun activities for kids with special needs. And our library of videos on developmental differences offers tips and strategies on everything from potty training to IEPs.
The best part: All of our developmental differences resources are free to members and non-members alike.
👉 New! Use our Developmental Differences Resource Directory to find doctors, schools, therapy providers and more.
Providers: Click here to participate in our Developmental Differences Resource Program.
Discussions
Seeking feedback on how well North Park Elementary works with diverse learners. Thank you. ...
My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and depression about 18 ago (when she was 8) via complete neuropsych report done at the family institute at NU. we did not pursue medication at the time, as we wanted to see what other interventions helped, and she was academically successful. ...
Hi all, I entered my daughter in the lottery and she was selected for Disney and Franklin Fine Arts. She’s on the autism spectrum and concerned about the size of Disney. I’ve heard it’s really loud. Does anyone have personal experience with either school when it comes to supporting chil...
I’ve just posted a blog on PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)! Have you ever wondered whether your child has PDA? PDA is just what it sounds like: A behavioral profile characterized by significant resistance to everyday demands and expectations. PDA advocates typically view PDA as a "pr...
Hi - looking for recs for IQ testing for a 9 yo (don’t want full neuropsych eval as have had that in past). Also curious if any experience with Wellington Counsrling Group, Mind Chicago (David Myerson), Cheryl Lind, Nicole Quintero or Elizabeth Mika. Thank you! ...
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