Atlanta GA. December 8, 2009 Many families that have children with special needs (including Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Down’s Syndrome, Speech/Language disorders, ADHD and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), to name a few, often face challenges in finding other families with needs similar to their own, and in locating social peers, therapists and information. Michael Radicone, Special Education teacher and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapist, recently launched eSpecialMatch.com, a social network dedicated to families with special needs children and the professionals who serve them.
eSpecialMatch.com is free to join and members can take advantage of these exciting features:
- Create a personalized homepage with photos and family information, complete with an individualized web address (eSpecialMatch.com/your name).
- Invite others to become their “friends” and make instant connections.
- Ask questions — dialogue about current events or specific issues of interest.
- Read and write reviews about books, therapies, educational programs and leisure activities.
- Learn about social, educational and fundraising events in your neighborhood.
- Keep up with the latest news.
Professionals, such as teachers, therapists and practitioners, as well as businesses and organizations, can join the eSpecialMatch.com community to:
- Connect with members, clients and colleagues.
- Post reviews and create blogs about their area of expertise.
- Invite others to seminars, conferences and more using the event calendar.
- Use their personalized web address for easy communications with staff, clients or parents/students.
About eSpecialMatch.com:
eSpecialMatch.com is an online community that gives parents an opportunity to share information, stories and ideas, connect with other families to set up play dates, and locate professionals in their neighborhood.
About Stress Free Kids:
Stress Free Kids and founder Lori Lite has developed a line of children’s books, CDs, and curriculums designed to help children manage anxiety, stress, and anger while promoting self-esteem and peaceful sleep. We are the first to introduce research-based, stress management techniques in this unique storytelling format. We have been embraced by psychologists, child life care specialists, teachers, counselors, parents, the Autism community, military families, yoga fans, and most importantly children.
To learn more about Stress Free Kids and to obtain information about children’s stress and anxiety visit our Stress Free Kids website and blog.
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