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General Support Resources for Families
General Support Resources for Families
Empowering families, engaging diverse communities, and eliminating barriers to improve life outcomes for all children and young adults, especially those with disabilities.
Understood is the leading nonprofit empowering the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences in the United States. Their website offers free resources to help people thrive and feel supported.
The goal of the Northeast Arc is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities are able to live, work, engage in civic life and play in the community. We work toward that goal by offering a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation, Residential and Transition Services.
Massachusetts nonprofit offering professional development, training, and support to advocates, family members, educators, and state officials with the goal to ensure the legal rights of students with disabilities are protected and every student gets the services needed and they are entitled to.
68 Harrison AvenueSuite 605 PMB 52476Boston, MA 02111P: 508-655-7999info@spanmass.orgResources Related to Specific Disabilities
Resources Related to Specific Disabilities
ADHD
ADHD
Resources to help educate and support individuals with ASD and their caregivers.
Website dedicated to helping improve the lives of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Alliance is a Massachusetts-based organization providing support, programs, and resources to families and individuals affected by autism spectrum disorders. We help Massachusetts families understand an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, guide them through the next steps, and connect them to a supportive community.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.
1 in 4 autistic people have profound autism - our mission became clear: by building an alliance of professionals, researchers, advocates and families that support inclusive research and focused legislative advocacy, we can change the future for people with profound autism and those who love them.
Since Rock the Spectrum Foundation was founded in 2019 they have raised more than $400K to benefit individuals and families impacted by autism. Their mission is to support organizations and initiatives that foster inclusion of people with autism and other neurological differences. Rock the Spectrum Foundation accomplishes this mission by creating a culture of collaboration and partnership, where everyone is respected and valued; and working to improve public understanding, acceptance, and inclusion by partnering with businesses and local authorities.
Assists and empowers autistic individuals and their families through direct patient support, provider education, and community-based outreach; please note this is a family resource and support program, not an evaluation program.
801 Albany Street, Floor 1Boston, MA 02119P: 617-414-3842autismprogram@bmc.orgDyslexia
Dyslexia
Bookshare® is an ebook library that makes reading easier. Members can access a huge collection of ebooks and read their way with the most customizable ebooks for people with reading barriers. The library has over 1.3 million titles and is the most extensive collection of accessible ebooks in the world. It includes books for school, career, and reading pleasure, as well as titles in over 40 languages. The collection is supported by partnerships with over 1,000 US and international publishers and a dedicated volunteer community.
A grassroots movement driven by parents, educators and professionals concerned with the limited access to research based interventions for dyslexia. We aim to raise awareness, to empower students with dyslexia and their families, and to inform policy makers on best practices to identify, remediate, and support students with dyslexia in Massachusetts public schools and institutions of higher learning.
Our mission is to illuminate the creative and intellectual strengths of those with dyslexia, to disseminate the latest scientific research and practical resources, and to transform the treatment of all dyslexic children and adults.
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy)
PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy)
Many families, educators, and therapists are unfamiliar with PDA, and it is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Since PDA is not recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-5 or the ICD-11, many professionals lack awareness or a clear understanding of it. Our organization aims to provide deep insights into PDA and offer practical strategies for supporting and accommodating individuals who experience it. At PDA North America, we are a non-profit, 501(c)3, that offers a number of resources, trainings and supports to the PDA community & professionals that support them, while focusing on spreading awareness.
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