{"id":11016,"date":"2016-02-02T10:51:47","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T18:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=11016"},"modified":"2016-02-02T10:59:12","modified_gmt":"2016-02-02T18:59:12","slug":"finding-the-special-needs-community-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/special-needs\/finding-the-special-needs-community-on-twitter\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Special Needs Community on Twitter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe you’ve heard of Twitter, but you’re not quite sure where to start. Maybe you’re a tweeting pro, but haven’t explored the vibrant special needs community on twitter.\u00a0The Speech Buddies crew put their beaks\u00a0to the grindstone and came up with these special needs twitter accounts as a good place to start. Get your follow-buttons ready…<\/p>\n

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Photo<\/a> by Rosaura Ochoa<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Special Needs Support on Twitter<\/h2>\n

Truth be told, parenting\u00a0special needs children can be overwhelming at times \u2014 heck, parenting <period> is overwhelming. Fortunately social media exists, and while you may be accustomed to perusing wedding photos and puppy escapades with your evening Merlot, social media can also be a fantastic support network.\u00a0These online communities not only share valuable information, and entertaining events, but they help\u00a0families connect with others who are going through similar situations.<\/p>\n

Twitter has become a vibrant place where special needs communities can discuss current issues, up-to-date news and information while at the same time share stories and experiences.\u00a0Below are six Twitter accounts that frequently keep their followers up to speed with current hot topics or information that every special needs parent should know.<\/p>\n

Where to\u00a0Start with the Twitter Special Needs\u00a0Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"special<\/a><\/td>\n@TheCoffeeKlatch – Special Needs Radio<\/a> The Coffee Klatch was initially started on Twitter – a forum where parents of special needs children could come together to share and listen to each other’s experiences as well as sharing information. Now, The Coffee Klatch is a network of parents and experts who collaborate together on special needs. Their twitter account is full with helpful resources and topics that relate to special needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"disability-scoop\"<\/a><\/td>\n@disabilityscoop<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0The Premier Source for Developmental Disability News
\nWhen it comes to developmental disabilities, Disability Scoop has built a reputation on providing its followers with the latests news on autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and much more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Apraxia-kids-casana\"<\/a><\/td>\n@Apraxia_KIDS -Apraxia KIDS CASANA<\/a>
\nThe Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA) is a nonprofit dedicated to provide children with apraxia and their families with current information. They also keep you informed on upcoming events, such as webinars, seminars and workshops.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"moms-view-of-adhd\"<\/a><\/td>\n@adhdmomma – A Mom\u2019s View of ADHD<\/a>
\nA Mom\u2019s View of ADHD was created in order allow parents to share stories, information and resources about raising children with ADHD. A Phd Developmental Psychologist and mom of 2, she has great perspective.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"autism-today\"<\/a><\/td>\n@Autism_Today<\/a>
\nAutism Today provides up-to-date autism news from today\u2019s leading experts. They also provide advice for parents and other individuals who are impacted by autism. You can follow them on their twitter account and\/or their Facebook account.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Autism-live\"<\/a><\/td>\n@AutismLiveShow – Autism Live<\/a>
\nAutism Live is an interactive web show that not only provides entertainment and inspiration, but also provides great resources and information relating to children with autism. They also encourage their viewers to participate by asking questions, offering suggestions on topics that they wish to discuss and\/or learn more about. They frequently update their twitter followers with upcoming live shows. They post their live shows to Youtube.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n \n \n \"Parent's<\/a>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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