Additional Parent/Guardian Resources
General Resources
- General Resources
- ADHD
- Autism
- Cerebral Palsy
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Down Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Visually Impaired/Blind
General Resources
Center for Parent Information and Resources
The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities.
Child Mind Institute
We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments.
Exceptional Family Resource Center
Provide support, information and education for families of children with disabilities and the professionals who assist these families. By offering emotional support and factual information, EFRC enables families to help their children reach their fullest potential.
https://www.youtube.com/@ExceptionalFamilyResourceCntr.
Miracle League of San Diego
The Miracle League of San Diego provides children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league. Every player is matched with a buddy based on his or her unique needs.
American Youth Soccer Organization | VIP
AYSO is proud to offer a very special program for developmentally disabled children and adults. Our VIP (Very Important Player) program provides a safe, fun environment with trained coaches, VIP Buddies, and volunteers who facilitate an enriching experience that the players and their families will cherish forever.
North Coastal Consortium for Special Education Family Workshops (NCCSE)
The Consortium provides an array of parent training and opportunities to interact with other parents, guardians, and educators. Located at 255 Pico Avenue, San Marcos, CA
California Department of Education - Family Involvement and Partnerships
The Department provides access to training materials, frequently asked questions, documents, and links to other helpful organizations.
TASK
Oceanside Unified School District is pleased to announce a new partnership with TASK. TASK is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower children with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them navigate special education, disability services, and assistive technology.
ADHD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity Disorder (CHADD):
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families and offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.
Parents Guide to ADHD in Children | Child Mind Institute
This guide offers parents the information you need to understand the behaviors associated with the disorder and make effective decisions for your child about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Autism
Autism Society San Diego
Programs, resources, and support for the San Diego autism community.
California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
Making Implementation Happen. Bridging the Research to Practice Gap. -Tools and resources for families and family support personnel.
National Foundation for Autism
Educational workshops, parent programs, community projects, and teacher rewards
Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules
AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence based practice with learners with autism from birth to 22 years of age.
The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence & Practice
Identification of evidence-based practices (or EBPs) allows individuals and families to better advocate for the best possible support and education based on current research.
Cerebral Palsy
My Cerebral Palsy Child
Information, support, free books
United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County
Programs, resources, support, and events.
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
California Hands and Voices
Dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a respectful and non-judgmental manner regarding language opportunities, communication tools or educational approaches.
Deaf Community Services
Advocate, educate, and serve as partners within the community to achieve full access and inclusion
MyDeafChild.org
Learn ASL, resources, and information
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of San Diego
To enhance the quality of life for those with Down Syndrome and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
National Down Syndrome Society
Information, resources, programs, and advocacy
Learning Disabilities
Great Schools: Learning Disabilities and Difficulties
A Parent’s Guide for Helping Kids with Learning Differences.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life.
Understood.org
Dedicated to shaping a world where millions of people who learn and think differently can thrive at home, at school, and at work
LD Online
All about learning disabilities and ADHD
International Dyslexia Association
Resources, conferences, workshops, success stories
Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental health education, support groups, and video resource library
Visually Impaired/Blind
American Foundation for the Blind
Resources, research, and initiatives
American Council of the Blind
Advocates for equality of people who are blind and visually impaired, inspires community, and connects you with education, resources, and each other to support your independence.