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There are resources for everybody in the family- whether you are a sibling or a caregiver! Enclosed is a list of resources
Autism Society of Central Virginia- A non-profit focused on empowering and building connections for the autism community of Central Virginia. It hosts social, recreational, support, educational, and advocacy programs for autistic individuals of all ages, their families, professionals, and the community as a whole. Many of the resources below are from their website.
There are scholarship opportunities for families who are interested in this non-profit: ascv.org/resources/scholarships/
Newly Identified/Diagnosed Resources for Children & Loved Ones (Autism Society Central Virginia) - includes support groups for caregivers of young children, caregivers of teens and adults, and grandparents. There are links to information sheets, information books, early intervention support & services resources, and parent/caregiver resources.
ascv.org/resources/resource-directory/newly-diagnosed-resources/
Newly Identified/Diagnosed Resources for Adults (Autism Society Central Virginia)- includes information and support for adults diagnosed with Autism. There are various social groups, information sheets, and information books.
ascv.org/resources/resource-directory/newly-identified-diagnosed-resources-adults/
Crisis Services: ascv.org/resources/resource-directory/crisis-services/
Educational Advocates & Consultants: ascv.org/resources/resource-directory/educational-advocates-consultants/
Center for Parent Information and Resources: A central hub for the network of parent centers serving families of children with disabilities. It includes many resources for parents. A few resources from the website are listed below, however there are many more on www.parentcenterhub.org/
Disability Awareness: Disability Awareness helps community members, employers, organizations, and residents learn more about disabilities and what it means for people to live with a disability or raise a child with a disability. The following link is to a page with many resources to help keep people educated on disability awareness, as well as information on what it's like being disabled, which can help foster empathy and understanding.
Overview of services: The following resources give information on types of services available, such as early intervention, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), special education services, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), what to do if your child was recently diagnosed with a disability, the more.
www.parentcenterhub.org/journey/
www.parentcenterhub.org/ei-overview/
www.parentcenterhub.org/steps/
www.parentcenterhub.org/iep-overview/
www.parentcenterhub.org/new-to-disability/
Family Engagement and Children with Disabilities: A guide for parents and educators of those with special needs. ctserc.org/documents/resources/Family%20Engagement%20and%20Children%20With%20Disabilities%20A%20Resource%20for%20Educators.pdf
Advice From Siblings of Kids With Disabilities: A resource that details the personal stories of siblings of kids with disabilities, as well as tips from them.
childmind.org/article/advice-from-siblings-of-kids-with-mental-health-disorders/
Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide: This is a book that details what oparents can do to support their children who do not have a disability. Although this book specifies autism, the lessons of the book can be applied with other disabilities as well.
researchautism.org/product/brothers-sisters-and-autism-a-parents-guide/
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