

Resources
Welcome to my resources page. Here you will find links to articles, websites and other items that may be of help to you. Check back often!
SW Washington/Oregon Special Needs Resources
OHSU Family to Family Health Information Center
https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-family-to-family-health-information-center
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Washington Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/how-ask-services
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PEACE NW
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Special Olympics Southwest Washington (SOWA)
https://specialolympicswashington.org/#
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Swindell's Resource Center
https://www.providence.org/locations/or/childrens-health/swindells-resource-center
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Autism Parenting Articles
One autism mom gets real about the holidays for her family
https://autismawareness.com/holidays-and-autism-its-that-time-of-year-again/
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Need encouragement?
17 Things the Princess Bride Taught Me About Autism Parenting
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What is it like to Parent an Autistic Child​https://www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com/blogs/news/what-is-it-like-to-parent-an-autistic-child
ADHD Parenting
Articles & Books
Grow Up Already - Why It Takes So Long to Mature (ADDitude Magazine) https://www.additudemag.com/grow-up-already-why-it-takes-so-long-to-mature/#:~:text=In%20short%2C%20parents%20should%20nudge,first%20entering%20the%20job%20market.
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LDOnline
All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD
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Books:
Survival Strategies for Parenting Your ADD Child: Dealing with Obsessions, Compulsions, Depression, Explosive Behavior, and Rage - George T. Lynn, MA, CMHC
Epilepsy Resources
Epilepsy Foundation
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Caregiving Children With Epilepsy:
Caregivers’ experiences in the management of children with epilepsy: A Systematic synthesis of qualitative studies
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1059131123000444
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Depression and Epilepsy
ADHD Grows Up
Rejection Can Be More Painful with ADHD
https://chadd.org/adhd-weekly/rejection-can-more-painful-with-adhd/
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Mental Health Resources
& Tools
Mental Health Crisis - call 988
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NAMI - National Alliance of Mental Illness
https://www.nami.org/findsupport/
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Box breathing exercise
https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-box-breathing
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Wise Mind PDF
https://www.uaf.edu/mentalhealth/dbt-group-handouts/Mindfulness%20Handout%203-3A.pdf
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CBT Thought Record
https://beckinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Thought-Record-Worksheet.pdf
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Physical activity and depression
Autism Resources
Synergy Autism https://www.synergyautismcenter.com/blog
Autism Society of Oregon
https://autismsocietyoregon.org/
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Autism Society of Washington
https://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/
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Autism and Water Safety
https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/swim-and-water-safety
Caregiver Resources
Caregiver stress Management
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FMLA (Medical Leave) for Parents of Children with Special Needs
https://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/fmla.protect.spolter.htm
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Disability Friendly Fitness
Clark County YMCA
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Sherwood YMCA (Oregon)
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Newport Aquatic Center (Oregon)https://newportoregon.gov/dept/par/ac/
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Couples Corner
Having a target will help you stay focused
-- from "17 Things The Princess Bride Taught Me About Autism Parenting"
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Annual planning for couples
https://medium.com/@justinejanssen/designing-a-life-you-both-love-6caed07959e5
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Discover your values
Special Education Resources
Wright's Law
reliable, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities