The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families by promoting high-quality early intervention and early childhood special education. In this session, participants from Parent to Parent USA state affiliate organizations will gain an overview of the DEC Recommended Practices and explore how these practices align with family support and family leadership … Read More
P2P USA – August Coffee Talk Registration Now Open!
Click HERE to register! The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families by promoting high-quality early intervention and early childhood special education. In this session, participants from Parent to Parent USA state affiliate organizations will gain an overview of the DEC Recommended Practices and explore how these practices align with family … Read More
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Welcome, Deepa!
Thank you for serving on P2P USA’s Board of Directors! Deepa Srinivasavaradan is the Director of Early Childhood Initiatives at the SPAN Parent Advocacy Network. In this role, she leads statewide efforts to educate, engage, and empower families with young children, as well as the professionals who support them. Her deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families is … Read More
June 2026 Emerging Threats Newsletter (cCMV Focus)
Key Highlights from This Issue (Visible in image_e9b4d7.jpg): Congenital CMV Awareness: Focuses on cCMV, the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the US. Toolkits & Resources: Features the AAP’s Congenital CMV Toolkit, family/physician fact sheets, and state-specific resource pages (Iowa and Colorado). Learning Collaborative: Welcomes new AAP chapters from Kentucky, Michigan, and Washington. Additional News: Highlights updates on … Read More
AAP/CDC May Emerging Threats Newsletter
Click HERE to download the full newsletter. Newsletter highlights: Rise in Perinatal Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are increasing among infants and children. Perinatal transmission (mother to child during pregnancy or delivery) is the most common route for children, potentially leading to severe complications like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Gaps in Pediatric HCV Testing: A study published … Read More
Coffee Talk: 3 Tech Trends to Watch for IDD, ASD, & Exceptional Students
Individuals with IDD or ASD are engaging with the digital world as much as — if not more than — their neurotypical peers. This session explores the key trends shaping their digital lives and what both caregivers and tech support teams can do to help. Attendees will gain insight into how Bark products, including the Bark Phone and Bark Watch, … Read More
P2P USA 2025 Impact Report
Reflecting on 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible growth and deeper connections built across the Parent to Parent USA community. Over the past year, we’ve dedicated ourselves to expanding our reach, elevating the quality of our care, and fostering the vital relationships that truly define our network. In 2025, our national network achieved a 27.6% increase … Read More
Findings Friday
Every Friday this year, we’re launching #FindingsFriday to share research-backed insights on the evolution of peer-to-peer support for families. Stay informed and help us grow by following and sharing on social media! P2P Facebook P2P Instagram P2P LinkedIn
