Do you use the Internet for research? I am sure you do.
What do you use to find resources for caring for your special needs child?
The Internet is full of information, but you need to know what resources work and how to use those resources. Here are some tips on a few of the tools you could use and how to effectively use them.
Search For Special Needs Information
What do you do when you want to look something up? You search for it, right?
Everyday, there are people searching on anything they can think of on an Internet search engine. Today, most people don’t even use a phonebook or dial information – they use an online search engine.
Haven’t you heard someone say, “just Google it?” There are other search engines as well such as Bing, Ask, Yahoo and others, but no matter what search engine you use, searching for special needs information couldn’t be easier.
So, you know where to search, but what terms would give you better results for Special Needs parenting information?
Here are a few to try:
- Special needs parenting
- Special needs mobility
- Disabilities parenting resources
- Special needs resources
- Special education information
- Special needs parenting resources
- Special needs children groups
One other thing to notice is at the bottom of your search results, most search engines will give you related terms to choose from as well.
Using the Power of Social Media for Special Needs
I am sure you have heard the names: Twitter, Facebook and others. They are social networks – places to connect with others online quickly and find information in real-time. This is great for you to find the resources you need and also connect with great people who are looking for the same thing.
Now you are probably saying, “Yes, but where would I find information on special needs in those networks?” No problem – here are some places to get started.
Join Facebook groups like:
- Special Needs Children
- The Coffee Klatch
- Autism Awareness
- Support Children (and Family) with Cerebral Palsy
- Children’s Disabilities & Special Needs
Join Facebook pages like:
- EasyStand – EasyStand on Facebook!
- Wrightslaw
- Autism Speaks
Follow people on Twitter like:
- @EasyStand – EasyStand on Twitter!
- @ReeveFoundation
- @UCPNational
- @Dadwritings – Yes, that’s me!
You also could use Twitter search for the terms like “autism” or “special needs parenting” or “cerebral palsy.”
Finding information to help you with caring for your special needs child is out there – you just need to find it. Using powerful tools like search engines and social networks will give you access to a vast amount of information at your fingertips.
Start connecting today to find the information you are looking for.
What online resources do you use? We would love to hear from you!
Recent Comments