Helpful Spots

(AKA Helpful Spots and Spaces Found In My Virtual Travels)

I thought this would be a good place to share some of the resources that I happen upon during my travels around the internet… Some of these have been found through Google, some by following a link from another link, and some are links that were shared on Facebook or Twitter, or email newsgroup that I feel the need to share, with you.
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Asperger’s Syndrome:

• Asperger’s Association of New England/ AANE.  Regardless of where you are located, AANE offers a wealth of helpful information on living with and raising a child with Asperger’s.  They also hold fantastic conferences and events throughout the year.

Autism:  For Friends & Family:

• Your Child Has Autism and I Don’t Know What To Say:  From Delightfully Different Life
• The Need For Routine… (specifically about Asperger’s, but applied well to other areas of the spectrum as well… I found that lots of folks do not understand that the need for structure is a real thing and not just a device to make it seem like we are spoiling our kids or to drive friends and family bananas. Really.)
• Snagglebox has many helpful lists and suggestions for parents & teachers of autistic kids. They also have a fantastic parent’s guide to Minecraft

G6PD Deficiency:

• G6PDDeficiency.ORG  is a fantastic resource and has a mailing list/email group.  The most comprehensive source of information on living the healthy life with G6PD Deficiency (and/or raising a child with G6PD Deficiency)
• Angel Docs Online: G6PD Deficiency Awareness

• Favism.org (site available in English & Italian)

Special Needs Parenting Community & Support:

• Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid – really warm and wonderful (and often hilarious!) community on Facebook