Young Athletes vs ParentSPED

Support your child’s developmental needs with Young Athletes by Special Olympics! Young Athletes provides activities, resources, and connections to support families of young children with and without intellectual disabilities. After completing your child’s profile, you will receive suggested activities based on your child’s individual skills that you can complete at home and on your schedule. In addition to activities for your child, the community section allows you to connect directly with other families to discuss shared experiences, exchange information and build a network. Features: - Personalize your experience – Access resources to support your child’s developmental needs. - Activities appropriate for all children -- Grow your child’s skills through healthy developmental play. - Track your child’s activities – Discover activities and resources based on your child’s individual skills. - Connect with your community – engage virtually or in-person with other families.

ParentSPED helps parents and caregivers better understand special education and build positive school partnerships with their child's school. Learn Special education in parent-friendly language. Explore practical at-home learning activities. Understand school team roles. Prepare for meetings, communicate with educators, and access educational resources. "ParentSPED provides educational information to support families. Every child is unique, and families are encouraged to work collaboratively with educators and qualified professionals."