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KIDS CORNER

Welcome to your very own go-to-place on our Web site...where there's is plenty of fun and interesting stuff to learn! More>>>

Marianjoy Pediatric Program

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Last updated February 27, 2015

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Targeting Autism 2015 Survey

The Illinois State Library has received a $100,000.00 National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to hold two inter-organizational forums to provide community libraries with information on needs, priorities, and interests around ASD in order to guide the development and delivery of ASD information services. Please take the Survey and share the survey link below with your friends and family.
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Resources of the Month

Understood
15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to support parents.

What are developmental disabilities?

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In the News

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Term of the Month

Alphabet Soup : A Glossary of Terms and Acronyms in Special Education. More>>>
National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)

Special Needs Book Review

When The School Says No, How to Get the Yes! Securing Special Education Services for Your Child
by Vaughn K. Lauer - See more at:
Paperback, October 21, 2013
Available at Amazon .
For many families getting the special education services their child with a disability needs in their community school is often time consuming and confusing. When The School says No! How to Get the Yes! is the book parents can turn to for guidance.