For Parents of a child with specific diagnoses
High Risk Infants:
Helpful websites:
https://handtohold.org/nicu-family-support/
https://www.grahamsfoundation.org
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
Helpful Websites:
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): https://chadd.org/understanding-adhd/
American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/adhd/Pages/default.aspx
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – Parenting a Child with ADHD: https://chadd.org/for-parents/overview/
Impact Parents: https://impactparents.com/
Educational Resources:
Disability Rights of Texas – Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Ed:
https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/publication/request-initial-eval-special-ed/
Disability Rights of Texas – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Manual (A guide for Texas Parents and Students on Special Education Rights): https://disabilityrightstx.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IDEA-Manual-A-Guide-for-Texas-Parents-and-Students-on-Special-Education-Rights-9.23.pdf
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – Requesting an Evaluation in Public Schools: https://chadd.org/for-parents/requesting-an-evaluation-in-public-schools/
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – Educational Rights: https://chadd.org/for-parents/educational-rights/
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – IDEA vs Section 504 infographic: https://d393uh8gb46l22.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IDEA_vs_504_infographic.pdf
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – Section 504:
https://chadd.org/for-parents/section-504/
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – Assignment Accommodations: https://chadd.org/for-educators/assignment-accomodations/
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – Tips for Working with the School: https://chadd.org/for-parents/tips-for-working-with-the-school/
Children And Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – ADHD and School: A Toolkit for Parents: https://chadd.org/for-parents/adhd-and-school-a-toolkit-for-parents/
Helpful Information on Medication Management:
https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-adhd-medications/
https://chadd.org/for-parents/managingmedication/
http://www.parentsmedguide.org/ParentGuide_English.pdf
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
Helpful Websites:
Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks – 100 Day Kit for Young Children: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-young-children
Autism Speaks – 100 Day Kit for School Age Children: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/100-day-kit-school-age-children
Autism Speaks – Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): https://www.autismspeaks.org/applied-behavior-analysis
Autism Speaks – Tool Kits: https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-speaks-tool-kits
Autism Speaks – Visual Supports: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/atnair-p-visual-supports-and-autism
SPARK for Autism: https://sparkforautism.org
National Autism Association: https://nationalautismassociation.org/
Safety Resources:
National Autism Association – Big Red Safety Box: https://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-boxes-now-available/
Big Red Safety Booklet: https://nationalautismassociation.org/store/#!/NAAs-Be-REDy-Booklet-for-Caregivers/p/57859415/category=23350149
National Autism Association – Big Red safety Shop: https://nationalautismassociation.org/store/#!/Big-Red-Safety-Shop/c/2416355
National Autism Association – Autism & Wandering Prevention Tips: https://nationalautismassociation.org/wandering-quick-tips/
Autism Speaks – Autism and safety: https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-safety
Autism Speaks – Autism safety products: https://www.autismspeaks.org/safety-products-and-services
Austin Speaks – Visual Supports (one-page overview): https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/SC_ATN.pdf
Educational Resources:
Disability Rights of Texas – Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Ed:
https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/publication/request-initial-eval-special-ed/
Disability Rights of Texas – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Manual (A guide for Texas Parents and Students on Special Education Rights): https://disabilityrightstx.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IDEA-Manual-A-Guide-for-Texas-Parents-and-Students-on-Special-Education-Rights-9.23.pdf
Financial Support:
Foundation for Autism Care, Education and Services: https://facesautism.org/