FIND Support and help. A shoulder to lean on. Hopes, concerns and doubts. Tears and laughter. At this most crucial time, another parent may provide a sympathetic ear, may answer questions to alleviate families fears and misconceptions, or may also direct families to community resources.
Parents meet and exchange ideas regarding child development.
This is especially useful, because not all developmental delays are immediately apparent at birth. Parents may also discuss medical needs or educational placements at this time. Here the focus is on education, transition, adolescence and socialization. Guest speakers will expertise in these areas of development often participate in parent meetings. This is when parents support each other in the important task of allowing adult children some independence.