Family+Resources

=Welcome! :)= =~This page is to provide valuable resources for families with disabilities. I hope you all find the resources helpful and feel free to pass them along!=

Note: I have focused closely with autism since it connects with my current book "The boy who loved windows" By Patricia Stacey Other information regarding different disabilities is also present

-Jennifer Graves

 * Temple Grandin (website & Movie):**

has autism herself, hear her stories, ask Temple questions, read up to date information on autism and other special needs, as well as order books & movies.
Also please check out the movie "Temple Grandin." This movie will inspire you, and really change the way you look at life! (Also available on her page.)

[|Temple Grandin]

Below are a list of websites that all have a strong connection to disabilities. I will include a brief description under each link to explain the website. Having these resources available can be very helpful for families who have questions, need more information, and for some who want to keep up with current information.
 * Websites:**

[|Autism Help.org] This website explores early intervention, behavior & Life skills, communication & education, personal stories, parents support, links, and adults on the spectrum.

[|U.S Department of Health & Human Services] This website is a government based site which includes general information on Autism, signs and symptoms, screening & Diagnosis, treatments, Research & clinical trials, and organizations.

[|Autism Speaks] This website I find to be very valuable, and simple to follow. Here you will find a wonderful definition about autism, the science behind autism, family services, ways to give, news, walk events, and advocacy.

[|Sensory Disorder] This website on the Sensory processing disorder brings upon a lot of support. This website will guide you through the different offers they provide, services, research, education & events, news & letters, and the sensory processing blog.

Below is a website that provides a calendar of conferences, workshops, and webcasts on autism and other disabilities. These conferences are located in the U.S and canada.
 * Workshops/Conferences:**

[|Autism Spectrum conferences]


 * Books:**


 * [|Healing the new childhood epidemics]**

//"1001 Great Ideas// is the starting line you are looking for, the mother lode of strategies and inspiration you ll return to again and again. Don't let tradition and habit stand in the way of what your child or student can do. Read this book first and you ll be well on your way to a bright future teaching and raising a child with autism or Asperger's."
 * [|1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's]**


 * [|By the ages]** This book is a great way to see how children develop, and what the proper milestones on for children.

Below are links on facebook where you can find a variety of information on disabilities, and talk with others families that are going through this.
 * Facebook pages:**

[|Autism Speaks] This facebook page has wonderful connections with the Autisum Speaks non- profit organization located in New York. Here you can see what others have to share including comments, links to other text, and other resources.

[|Federation for Children with Special Needs] "This page is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. Most staff are parents or family members of children with disabilities and people with disabilities"

[|Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities] "This page is a parent-run, San Francisco-based non-profit organization founded in 1982. They provide peer support to families, and information and education to families, professionals, and the community at large. Most of the staff members, volunteers, and board members are, themselves, parents of children with disabilities."

Thank you for viewing! :)