Parent Organizations
Resources, Information and Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities serving Dallas and surrounding counties. The National Association for Retarded Citizens.
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The Autism Society of America consists of chapters who represent the leading source of information and referral on autism. Today, over 20,000 members are connected through a working network of over 200 chapters in nearly every state. This link leads to the Collin Co. Autism Society. See also Dallas Asperger Network for all PD's for links to Texas events.
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A non-profit organization providing Parent and Professional Training,an Online Autism Resource Center, and Autism and ABA Awareness in our communities.
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Families for Early Autism Treatment - North Texas (FEAT-NT)
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DFW Center for Autism A non-profit organization providing ABA services (both center based and through our outreach program) community support, research and training.
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The Allen/Frisco/Plano Autism Spectrum Parent Group provides support and resources for parents of children with autism and related developmental disabilities. We also provide autism awareness, advocacy, and education to our communities.
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Child Care Exchange Information
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This site contains a variety of resources for parents. |
This website offers practical advice and resources for early childhood professionals who support young children by encouraging involved, responsible and committed fathers. Resources and tips to work with and inspire fathers are included.
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National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children. Texas PTA.
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Parent Advocacy Groups |
Parent Training and Information Center of Texas. The PATH Project serves Dallas, Fort Worth Austin, Wichita Falls, Southeast and East Texas
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A national organization based in Minnesota, the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. Today, the PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families.
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Parents For Residential Reform (PFRR) is a project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, that provides support, information, referral, and other information to parents and professionals regarding residential educational settings and group home care. PFRR has developed a network of families in similar situations throughout MA and now nationwide.
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Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers |
Each state is home to at least one parent center. Parent centers serve families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with all disabilities: physical, cognitive, emotional, and learning. They help families obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities; work to improve education results for all children; train and inform parents and professionals on a variety of topics; resolve problems between families and schools or other agencies; and connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs.
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Working together with families, professionals and friends of children with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to create communities where all children belong and excel.
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Parents without Partners is a Non-profit organization. We are the only support group in town that allows you to do activities with your children and it is for single parents only.
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We are a Plano Council of PTAs committee called SAGE, Special and Gifted Education. Also see Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented and Carrolton-Farmers Branch Association for the Gifted and Talented. |
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| RSNK is primarily a listserv where parents of children with special needs can find fellowship, advocacy information, and educational opportunities. We also have monthly meet-and-greets and educational programs of interest to our members. |
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