Would like a friend

Jun 21, 2008
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by: Dan Travis

I'm not exactly in the same boat as you, Lisa, since I don't have a child with SPD. However I do have SPD myself, so I have found support in several online chat forums. You can post on the group's list, or you can email and instant message people privately. It's really easy to join them, just set up a Yahoo account and go to 'groups'.

Here's some I would recommend to you:

General SPD groups:
SID-DSI AllAboutKids (best): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SID-DSI_AllAboutKids/
SID_DSI:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sid_dsi/?yguid=336779610

You also have a local list now. If you go into Yahoo groups and enter 'SPD UK', it should be the third on the list, but it doesn't look like it includes anyone but Carrie (the list moderator) yet. It can still prove helpful, though. She reads all posts and is a very good resource, herself.

You are fighting a tough battle here, one I know all too well, and you definitely need the support. I'm on each of those groups (except the UK one) and have found them to be a great source of support, validation, and help. Most everyone on there is going through the same thing you are, so you are in great company there. I would love to see you there so I can respond to you as well.

Good luck to you guys, and best wishes!
-Dan

P.S. - You can also find additional resources by doing a site search here on this site. Type 'additional parent resources' or 'yahoo groups' into a site search and you should find a page loaded with other good SPD groups. I'm not on most of them, but they're probably good, too.

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I'm not exactly in the same boat as you, Lisa, since I don't have a child with SPD. However I do have SPD myself, so I have found support in several online chat forums. You can post on the group's list, or you can email and instant message people privately. It's really easy to join them, just set up a Yahoo account and go to 'groups'. Here's some I would recommend to you: General SPD groups: SID-DSI AllAboutKids (best): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SID-DSI_AllAboutKids/ SID_DSI: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sid_dsi/?yguid=336779610 You also have a local list now. If you go into Yahoo groups and enter 'SPD UK', it should be the third on the list, but it doesn't look like it includes anyone but Carrie (the list moderator) yet. It can still prove helpful, though. She reads all posts and is a very good resource, herself. You are fighting a tough battle here, one I know all too well, and you definitely need the support. I'm on each of those groups (except the UK one) and have found them to be a great source of support, validation, and help. Most everyone on there is going through the same thing you are, so you are in great company there. I would love to see you there so I can respond to you as well. Good luck to you guys, and best wishes! -Dan P.S. - You can also find additional resources by doing a site search here on this site. Type 'additional parent resources' or 'yahoo groups' into a site search and you should find a page loaded with other good SPD groups. I'm not on most of them, but they're probably good, too.

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