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Resources
Understanding Is the First Step
The free resources below will help you better understand your child’s behavior.
Fun & Meaningful Non-Food Rewards
For parents of autistic children, finding ways to encourage positive behaviors without relying on food rewards can be an important step toward fostering a healthy, balanced relationship with food and self-regulation.
Explore this list of enjoyable and meaningful non-food rewards perfect for the classroom—and easily adaptable for homeschooling. For more details, click here to read the full blog post.
Information About Specific Disabilities
The Center for Parent Information & Resources provides information on various disabilities including defining the disability, its characteristics, and parent and teacher tips.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) Resources
The National Institutes of Health's website has a page with links to websites of groups that study or provide information about IDDs.
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/idds/more_information/resources
Parenting a Child with a Disability: A Guide to Support, Resources, and Advocacy
DisabilityAdvice.org offers a free guide that offers practical insights into understanding autism, accessing therapies, and exploring school accommodations and financial support such as SSDI for children whose needs significantly impact their daily functioning.
Free Potty Training Charts
Here are some potty training charts that are free for you to download.
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