Parent & Family Resources
Parent Resources (High-Value Tools, Supports & Websites)
National & Global Organizations
- Understood.org – Parent-friendly guides for dyslexia, ADHD, IEPs, accommodations.
- Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) – Webinars, advocacy, parent learning.
- CHADD – ADHD resources, parent behavior strategies, treatment guides.
- Autism Speaks – Toolkits, early intervention guidance, services database.
- The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity – Research-based dyslexia information for families.
- National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) – Legal rights, research, and policy info.
- Child Mind Institute – Mental health and learning challenges support.
Parent Guides & How-To Resources
- Parent’s Guide to IEPs (Wrightslaw) – Clear guide to IEPs and school meetings.
- 504 Accommodation Guides (Understood.org) – Understanding 504 plans and supports.
- Executive Functioning Parent Toolkit – Tools for planning, organization, and focus.
- Parent’s Guide to Assistive Technology (SETDA) – How to use AT at home and school.
- Dyslexia At-Home Reading Toolkit – Evidence-based reading strategies.
- Parent Behavior Strategy Toolkit for ADHD – Practical behavior tools for home.
- Study Skills & Homework Support Guide – Help with homework and study routines.
Assistive Technology for Home
- Speechify – Text-to-speech app.
- Learning Ally – Audiobook library.
- Bookshare – Accessible e-books.
- Grammarly – Writing support.
- Notability – Note-taking with audio.
- Livescribe Smart Pen – Records audio + syncs written notes.
- Voice Dream Reader / Scanner – Accessible reading & scanning apps.