WORKDING WITH HEALTH PROVIDER</a></li><li><a href=https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-start/"https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-start/parent-support-groups">PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS</a></li><li><a href=https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-start/"https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-start-2/create-an-action-plan">CREATE AN ACTION PLAN</a></li><li><a href=https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-start/"https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-start-2/taking-care-of-yourself">TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF</a></li></ol>">
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Healthy Start is a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers to support the health and development of their children with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays. In this video, you will hear families share how communicating with their child's health care providers, joining parent support groups and becoming involved with Special Olympics helped support the wellbeing of their entire family.

Information on creating a support team and action plan, and promoting the health and well-being of parents and caregivers.
  1. WORKDING WITH HEALTH PROVIDER
  2. PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
  3. CREATE AN ACTION PLAN
  4. TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
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