Developed by the Florida Parent to Parent Support Program, two manuals provide materials for developing local parent-to-parent support groups for parents of children with a broad range of special needs, including those with sensory, physical, or learning disorders; developmental disabilities; emotional disturbances; and those at high risk for or with developmental delays due to prematurity, environment, or some unknown cause. The project staff conducts education and awareness seminars for parents and professionals. From those workshops a core group is identified to develop a local support group. The first manual, a "Leader's Guide," includes six training modules which cover: (1) an orientation introducing program objectives and assisting participants to assess and evaluate their own feelings and experiences as parents of special needs children; (2) factual information on specific developmental disabilities and other special needs; (3) peer counseling skills; (4) concerns about providing support including contacting new parents, the grieving process, and the issue of acceptance; (5) awareness of resources provided at the community, state, and national levels; and (6) the referral and community outreach process. The guide also includes a bibliography, list of films, and resource directory. The second volume, "Materials for Parent Training," contains items to be distributed to participants during the workshops. (VW)