Parent Resources

• www.autism-society.org Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy services, research and support.
• www.autismspeaks.org Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis.
• www.cureautismnow.org Organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and outreach.
• www.tea.state.tx.us A general description of the agency’s role in Texas state government and it’s responsibilities to constituents.
• www.specialchildren.about.com The individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law that outlines rights and regulations for students with disabilities in the U.S. who require special education.
• www.nichcy.org National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
• www.thearcoftexas.org The Arc of Texas’ primary focus is to promote statewide inclusion via advocacy, training opportunities, promotion of promising practices in services and supports and statewide leadership in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• www.txddc.state.tx.us Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
• www.autism-pdd.net Autism & PDD Support Network
• www.behavior.org/autism ABA is the use of behavior analytic methods and research findings to change socially important behaviors in meaningful ways.
• www.floortime.org The mission of the Floortime Foundation is to redefine the potential of children with development and communication challenges through broad dissemination of the DIR/Floortime model.
• http://idea.ed.gov United States department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs for information on Parts B & C of IDEA.
• autism.sesamestreet.org — Sesame Street Autism Resources for Parents
• www.retailmenot.com — Reduce the Noise: Help Loved Ones with Sensory Overload Enjoy Shopping
• www.militaryfamily.org — Resources for Military Families
• www.homecity.com — Home Modifications for Special Needs Kids
• www.washington.edu — Academic Accommodation Resources
• www.justgreatlawyers.com — Estate Planning for Parents of Special Needs Kids
• teammario.org/ Team Mario – Autism Awareness, Support & Education in the RGV
• bebosangels.org/ Bebo’s Angels
• https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/backyard-camping-for-kids-with-disabilities/ Backyard Camping for Kids with Disabilities
• http://nofault.com/2018/12/playground-tips-for-children-with-special-needs/ Playground Tips for Children with Special Needs
• https://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-ed-physical-disabilities/44574-teaching-swimming-to-children-with-physical-disabilities/ Teaching Swimming to Children with Disabilities: Benefits & Safety Precautions
• https://www.angieslist.com/articles/accessible-entertaining-making-sure-your-disabled-guests-feel-safeand-welcome-your-home/ Accessible Entertaining: Making Sure Your Disabled Guests Feel Safe and Welcome in Your Home
• https://www.reservations.com/blog/family-travel/finding-the-right-hotel-for-your-child-with-special-needs/ Finding the Right Hotel for Your Child with Special Needs
• https://www.byte.com/community/resources/article/dental-care-children-with-autism-guide/ Byte is an organization obsessed with what keeps us all smiling, dental health. Children with autism are likely to suffer many more oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, and dental injury than children without autism. On top of that, sensory sensitivities also make effective oral hygiene routines and visits to the dentist challenging. We recently published an educational guide on dental care for children with autism. Please take a look!
• https://www.elemy.com/studio/guides/parents-guide Elemy is an innovative, tech-forward provider of in-home and online applied behavior analysis to help children on the autism spectrum meet their unique needs. This free guide was created by them to support parents who have a child recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It serves to educate parents and caretakers of neurodivergent children on all aspects of ASD giving them a better understanding of what it means for their child, for their family, and how to move forward.