Parent/Family Resources
Helpful links for Parents
1. Early Intervention Steps: A Parent’s Basic Guide to the Early Intervention Program
2. The Best Practice Protocol for Early Screening of Young Children for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) by Pediatric Primary Care Providers
3. Zero to Three
Zero to Three works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the family and community connections critical to their well-being and development. Since 1977, Zero to Three has advanced the proven power of nurturing relationships by transforming the science of early childhood into helpful resources, practical tools and responsive policies for millions of parents, professionals and policymakers.
4. Autism Research Institute’s Center for the Study of Autism
The Autism Research Institute’s Center for the Study of Autism. Provides information as well as helpful links for both parents and professionals.
5. Autism Society of America
Phone: 1-800-3AUTISM
6. From Cause to Cure
Visit the From Cause to Cure Website specializing in health-related information
7. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Assisting parents of children with disabilities obtain services
8. Down Syndrome
For parents of children with Down Syndrome.
9. Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 128,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological impairments.
10. Parent to Parent of NYS
Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide non profit where families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who serve them can meet and share information
11. Positive Parenting
Parenting tele-classes and court approved parenting classes geared toward making raising children more rewarding. Home of the Dial-A-Discipline tool.
12. CDC Act Early Program
The CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” program aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and support they need.
13. Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) Program
The Children with Special Health Care Needs Program seeks to improve the system of care for children with special health care needs from birth to 21 years of age and their families. The Program helps to shape public policy so families can get the best health care for their children.
14. Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
The DDPC addresses the needs of people with developmental disabilities by conducting advocacy, systems change, and capacity building efforts that promote self-determination, integration, and inclusion.
15. The Educators Guide to Learning Disabilities and ADHD
LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
16. Healthy Children.org
HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
17. AutismTraining Videos
Autism Training Video Module 1: Developmental Milestones
Autism Training Video Module 2: Autism Diagnosis
Autism Training Video Module 3: The Learning Signs of Austism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Training Video Module 4: A Parent’s Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Training Video Module 5: Early Intervention – NYS & National Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Videos in Spanish
Autism Training Video Module 4: A Parent’s Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder