Guardian/ Caregiver Resources
Special Education Parent Advisory Network-SPAN
NJ Special Education Code
NJ Office of Special Education Programs
Advancing Opportunities- Assistive Technology Resources
Helping Kids Who Struggle with Executive Functioning
AUTISM
Autism New Jersey
Parents of Autistic Children- POAC
Autism Speaks
LEARNING DISABILITIES
New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook
International Dyslexia Association
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
LDOnline: Website for Learning Disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Parenting a Child with ADHD- C.H.A.D.D.
INCLUSION
NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education
Iris Center- Resources for Inclusion
Below is a list of organizations that provide direct service, workshops and activities which may be of interest to you:
Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health presents:
COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES FOR CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS
Community workshops geared for parents and professionals working with children with learning difficulties, autism and other neurological disorders will be offered at the new, state-of-the-art CNNH facility in Gibbsboro, New Jersey. CNNH expert clinicians will offer skills to help identify the signs and symptoms associated with a particular disability and the methods and strategies to use in addressing challenging behavioral situations. Call (856) 346-0005, ext. 3021 to find out about their workshops.
Special Olympics New Jersey
Open to all families, teachers, therapists, coaches-FREE OF CHARGE.
Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
For more information please contact esp@sonj.org or 609.896.8000 ext 284
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
Providing help for families who have children struggling with the following concerns:
- challenging behaviors in the home
- not going to school
- running away
- sadness or worries
- suicidal thoughts
- use of alcohol or drug
- harmful behaviors to self or others
For more information contact:
toll-free number 1-877-652-7624
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
services are community based
National Center for Learning Disabilities