Resources about disabilities for Parents and Providers

Overview

Students learn differently. Both parents and providers need adequate resources to support development. As a former educator for students with cognitive delays and intellectual disabilities, I know getting support for children can be both difficult to manage and emotionally challenging.

That’s why ImPACTful Mentoring has put together this Resource Hub. It includes information about a variety of disabilities, strategies to support growth, and links to national organizations that provide a wealth of resources.

More resources for these disabilities and others will be coming soon!

General Resources

High School Diploma/Certificate Information

ADHD

Symptoms/Behaviors

    1. What is ADHD?–CDC
    2. ADHD–NIMH
    3. What is ADHD?–Psychiatry.org
    4. ADHD–A Parent Resource
    5. What is ADHD–AdditudeMag
    6. ADHD in Children–NYU Langone

 

Strategies to Support Growth

–Video About Parenting Strategies

This video may bring clarity to some of the challenges parents are facing at home with their child with ADHD. The speaker is clear and gives practical advice.

–TEDx Talk about Cultivating Compassion for the ADHD Child

Dr. Conway is both honest and professional about addressing empathy and the child with ADHD. She addresses the emotional disconnect between behaviors and consequences.

–For Teachers of Students with ADHD

This video was delivered by an adult with ADHD that has also delivered TEDx Talks. She describes things teachers can do to help students.

–9 Practical Strategies to Decrease Impulsive Behavior in Children

This slideshare has 9 strategies that can be used at home or in school with any child with impulse control management issues.

–Reading From CHADD–Tips for Parents

–Classroom Interventions by William & Mary

 

National Organizations

    1. CHADD
    2. ADD.org
    3. ADD–National Federation of Families
    4. ADHD Support Organizations

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Symptoms/Behaviors

    1. What is Autism?–Autism Speaks
    2. Signs and Symptoms of ASD–CDC
    3. What is ASD?–Psychiatry.org
    4. Types of ASD–WebMD
    5. ASD in Children–NYU Langone

 

Strategies to Support Growth

–4 Tips for Parents–from the Rogers Behavioral Health

4 Basic tips that parents can follow for supporting their child with autism. The first one, I believe is key…watch for more info.

–A Video About 1 Family’s Experience with PRT

From Yale Medicine, this video presents a life-changing therapy, pivotal response training, that is pushing one child towards a great path.

–A TEDxTalk about Helping People Understand ASD

Dr. Sherkow presents science and provides a practical approach to understanding a child (and people) with autism.

–A Parent’s Guide–from Autism Speaks

–Autism Prep Kit for Teachers

–A Parent’s Guide–from the National Institute of Mental Health

 

National Organizations

    1. Autism Speaks
    2. National Autism Association
    3. The Autism Society
    4. The Color of Autism Foundation–Culturally Competent Support
    5. Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation

Down Syndrome

Symptoms/Behaviors

    1. Down Syndrome–Special Olympics
    2. Down Syndrome–Mayo Clinic
    3. Down Syndrome–Parent Resource
    4. Down Syndrome–WebMD
    5. Down Syndrome–March of Dimes

 

  1. Strategies to Support Growth
    1. A Video for Parents by Parents

Three families share their own personal stories with their children with Down Syndrome and strategies in order to help other parents.

  1. Medical Issues That May Arise with a Down Syndrome Child

Presented by a physician, the information is from a medical/technical perspective BUT the doctor is clear and concise.

  1. Tips from a Teacher on Working with Students with Down Syndrome

The teacher presents 8 strategies that can help students succeed. She is energetic and down-to-earth.

  1. Behavioral Support Guide for Parents/Educators–from ICI
  2. Guide Offering Teachers Support in Order to Better Teach Students with Down Syndrome

 

  1. National Organizations
    1. Globaldownsyndrome.org
    2. National Down Syndrome Society
    3. National Down Syndrome Congress
    4.  Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
    5.  Down Syndrome International

Selective Mutism

Symptoms/Behaviors

    1. When a Child Won’t Speak
    2. Selective Mutism–ASHA
    3. Selective Mutism–ChildMind

 

Strategies to Support Growth (articles at the bottom mostly for providers)

–This Video Outlines Selective Mutism and some Strategies for Parents

The video highlights the challenges that selective mutism creates for families. It also moves one about the possible frustrations that can occur.

–Short Video w/Tips for Parents

I like these basic tips for parents to attempt to use with their child. Both practical and concise, the steps are great when first starting out.

–A Teacher Shares Strategies that She Used with a Student

This special education teacher is really great. She used a case-study to explain what worked.

–Music Therapy–article

–Behavioral Intervention–article

–Treating Selective Mutism–article

–Treating Selective Mutism–article

 

National Organizations

    1. Selective Mutism Association
    2. Selective Mutism Center