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Spanish Language Resources (en Español)
 Washington State
Evidence Based Parenting Guidelines in Spanish
"¿Qué Significa ser Padres?" — a Spanish-language version of the NICHD's "Adventures in Parenting" booklet. Offers parenting strategies based on scientific research that can be used for children of any age. The booklet gives practical suggestions for successful parenting that parents can adapt for their own lives and situations. It also includes real-life examples of how some parents have incorporated these strategies into their own day-to-day parenting activities.
For free copies of "¿Qué Significa ser Padres?", call 1-800-370-2943 or visit www.nichd.nih.gov/significapadres
Family Asthma Guide (en Español)
From the Children's Health Fund. The 2007-8 Guide has been updated and greatly expanded, and includes a two-year calendar and pocket folder in both in English and Spanish.
www.childrenshealthfund.org/sites/default/files/publications/
CHF_Asthma_Spn_2009.pdf?AddInterest=1202 
Hogar Médico: Familias y Proveedores Trabajando Unidos
Provides definitions, benefits and tips for families about having a Medical Home for their child in Washington State.
www.medicalhome.org/4Download/medhomebro_spanish.pdf
Construyendo asociaciones de intervención temprana con el médico de su niño: Consejos de los padres y para los padres
Practical tips from and for parents in how to choose, partner and talk with your child's doctor, how to be an advocate for your child in early intervention and involve your doctor in early intervention services for your child.
www.medicalhome.org/4Download/tips_spanish.pdf
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InfoSIDA -Comprehensive Spanish-Language HIV/AIDS Site
InfoSIDA, a comprehensive Spanish-language companion to AIDSinfo is now available. This authoritative site features information about HIV treatment and clinical trials. Spanish speakers can now have access to printable consumer-based fact sheets on HIV drugs and research as well as links to other Web sites and publications. There is also confidential telephone access to bilingual health information specialists. infoSIDA and AIDSinfo are 100% federally funded, so there are no advertisements or endorsements. http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/infoSIDA/
Derechos educacionales de los niños con el Trastorno por el Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (TDA/H): Una Cartilla Para Padres
(English title: Educational Rights for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperpactivity Disorder (AD/HD): A Primer for Parents)
A 52-page Spanish/English booklet that guides parents through the process of identifying the disorder for their children, and understanding federal laws that assure specialized education and related services for eligible children with AD/HD.
- To order a free copy in English, call: 1-800-233-4050
- To order a free copy in Spanish, call (Para obtener copias gratuita, comuníquese con): 1-866-783-2645, www.hispanichealth.org
Instituto Nacional del Cáncer (National Cancer Institute)
Spanish speakers can get the latest, most accurate information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatments, and research from the Cancer Information Service (CIS). The CIS is a free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The CIS offers free, personalized, and confidential services in Spanish.
www.cancer.gov/espanol
Manitas por Autismo: Spanish Autism Spectrum Disorder Website for Families
A new Web site, created by families for families, provides information in Spanish about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). A chat room and forum area are under development. These will be moderated by parents of children with autism. Two doctors and an advocate will help to answer questions. Funders include the Centers for Disease Control and the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Go to www.manitasporautismo.com:80/
Portal en Espanol - Iniciativas de Hogar Médico para Niños con Necessidades Especiales de Salud
www.medicalhomeinfo.org/tools/spanishportal.html
(Spanish version of national medical home website for children with special health care needs)
MedlinePlus - Información de Salud de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina
http://medlineplus.gov/spanish/
(Spanish version of MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine)
Health Resources en Español
Knowledge path compiled by the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Library at Georgetown University. It points to recent, high-quality Spanish-language health resources for health professionals and consumers, focusing on maternal and child health topics.
English: www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/index.html
Espanol: www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_spanish.html
KidsHealth - Información para Padres
www.kidshealth.org/parent/en_espanol/directory/
english_spanish.html
(Directory of English Spanish Translations)
Consumer Health Materials en Español
Links to resources identified by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine
http://nnlm.gov/outreach/consumer/chspanish.html
Healthfinder en Español
Spanish-language Web site helps consumers access reliable information quickly and easily on the Internet.
www.healthfinder.gov/espanol/
National Library of Medicine Latino American Health Website
http://nnlm.gov/mcr/resources/community/ethnic/latamer.html
Familydoctor.org (en Español)
From the American Academy of Family Physicians. One of the least complex patient education sites. Direct link to Spanish materials:
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdoces/home.html
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