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Curated resources we trust — from parenting books and children's stories to expert websites focused on autism, ADHD, anxiety, and developmental differences.

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General Child Health & Development

KidsHealth for Parents

Reliable articles on children's health, development, and behavior.

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Explaining Brains

How to talk to your kids about their unique brains.

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Visual Schedules

How to make a visual schedule that keeps routines predictable.

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Social Stories

Social stories help your child understand social rules, expectations, and changes in routine.

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Relaxation Strategies

Practice calming and breathing strategies together.

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Autism

Not an Autism Mom Book Club

Book lists for parents, children, and more.

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Autism Society of America

National advocacy, education, and local resources.

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Organization for Autism Research

Research-based guidance for families.

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TRIAD Families First Program

Free online training for caregivers of young children with autism.

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Uniquely Human by Barry Prizant

A different way of seeing autism — one of our most recommended reads.

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A Practical Guide to Autism

What every parent, family member, and teacher needs to know, by Fred Volkmar.

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ADHD

The Trouble with Normal: My ADHD the Zebra

A kid-friendly video about ADHD.

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Practical Ideas That Really Work for Students with ADHD

Classroom-ready strategies, by Kathleen McConnell et al.

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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

The classic communication guide by Faber & Mazlish.

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ADHD Parents Medication Guide

A guide to medication treatment for parents of children with ADHD (American Psychiatric Association).

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Dealing with ADD/ADHD in School

Today's the Day: practical school strategies.

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Anxiety

Your Anxious Child

How parents and teachers can relieve anxiety in children, by Dacey, Mack & Fiore.

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Freeing Your Child from Anxiety

Practical strategies to overcome fears, worries, and phobias — from toddlers to teens, by Tamar Chansky.

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Fear Not!

How to face your fear and anxiety head on, by Christina Furnival.

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When My Worries Get Too Big

A relaxation book for children, by Kari Dunn Buron.

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Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)

Supporting Children with Dyspraxia

An overview for parents and educators (SEN Magazine).

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Dyspraxia in Children

What it is and how to help.

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Dyspraxia / DCD Overview

A plain-language medical overview.

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Parenting a Child with Dyspraxia

6 things I wish people knew (Understood.org).

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