Parents of Special Education Children

my daughter is 9 years old. The school psychologist diagnosed her with global developmental delay. Then mild mental retardation. now mental retardation. She has a speech delay and 2 years ago started stuttering. The genetics and the neurological departments at Harbor UCLA could not find anything wrong. She receives speech at school, but at 9yrs, she is very difficult to understand. She loves children, but they tend to shy away from her. She usually ends up playing with much smaller children and toddlers. I plan on getting her a dog within a year. But for now, if anyone knows of a speech program, social group, or sports group that might benefit her, that would be great. We are in the Inglewood Unified School District.
Thank you,

Dear Sandra I posted my reply to your question, just read what I wrote... I'm sorry about that...

Dear Sandra:
Words of encouragement would go a long way... Always let your son know how well he is doing... Sit around at dinner time, and let him talk about his job plans, and give him ideas of places that we can look for a part-time job... Do a bit of research yourself of different jobs that he can apply in your neighborhood... This will let him know that you are interested in his plans too... 18 is a tuff age, and teenagers are dealing with a lot of preassure; such as, independence, breaking away from parental control and where they are headed in the future... Try not to attack, but matain a good communication, and interest in what he does not only with job hunting, but anything that he does in life... Sometimes it's going to be hard, so always attack or target the problem and not your son...
Good Luck,
Grace

Made it out of High School. Started a Trade School, July 06, 2009, in Night classes. And he need to work for extra money to support himself. How can I encourage my son, without pushing or overloading?

Appreciate advise,

Sandra / Parent of a 18 year old