About search & respond.

Search and Respond is an opportunity for our readers to exchange information about their practical experiences in meeting the everyday challenges of life with a child or adolescent who has a disability. All Responds are forwarded to the writers of the original Searches; some are published. Published letters may be edited for purposes of space and clarity. It is also expected that parents consult appropriate professionals.

When sending correspondence, please indicate whether it is a Search or a Respond. For Responds, be sure to note in which issue the original Search letter appeared. Please remember to include a phone number on all correspondence in the event that more information is required. Write to: EP Magazine, Attn.: Search/Respond, 416 Main Street, Johnstown, PA 15901; fax to: [phone]; e-mail to [e-mail]; or visit Search & Respond on our website: http://www.eparent.com.

For information about specific disabilities, contact: the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), 100 Rt. 37, PO Box 8923, New Fairfield, CT 06812; [phone]; [phone]; website: http://www.rarediseases.org. Also, see the "National Resources for Specific Disabilities" directory in Exceptional Parent's 2007 Resource Guide (January 2007).

EACH MONTH, CHRIS FEUDTNER, MD, PHD, REVIEWS SEARCH & RESPOND FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. DR. FEUDTNER IS A PEDIATRICIAN AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA--NORTH. LOOK FOR DR. FEUDTNER'S COMMENTS ON CERTAIN SEARCH & RESPOND LETTERS.