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
We are new to the ADHD med world and just started my child on 5mg of Adderall. Anyone know if side effects happen right away or if they take awhile to develop? Yesterday seemed ok with some mild side effects but I'm wondering if we would know how it impacts her on day 1 or if they could come up as ...
My niece, age 12, is the kindest, sweetest , most thoughtful child ever. She is also stunningly beautiful and looks like a Ralph lauren model. She has zero friends and has never had any despite connecting amazingly well with adults . She has a slight speech impediment for which she has received spe...
Sibling Summer Fun Playdate: Building Bonds and Connections: Summer is a time for joy and play, but for families with disabilities, it can sometimes bring unique challenges, especially when juggling the needs of multiple children. Often, siblings of individuals with disabilities can feel overlo...
Join NPN and LEEP Forward for a playdate this Sunday from 9-11am. Step into a world of sensory exploration and playful discovery! Leep Forward's inclusive environment celebrates individual differences and encourages exploration, meeting each child right where they are. RSVP Today! ...
Join NPN and LEEP Forward for a playdate this Sunday from 9-11am. Step into a world of sensory exploration and playful discovery! Leep Forward's inclusive environment celebrates individual differences and encourages exploration, meeting each child right where they are. RSVP Today! ...
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