Parent/Teacher Resources |
Summer Speech Handouts (prices may change without notice) |
Summer Speech-Language Therapy Ideas for Parents Handout FREEBIE by Natalie Snyders |
Summer Speech Homework Calendars for Articulation Freebie by Schoolhouse Talk |
Parent Resources |
ASHA Many free handouts and resources for parents, from developmental milestones, to home activities, to insurance info. |
What An SLP Does |
What's An SLP? Free handout by Jenna Rayburn |
Videos |
Stuttering Resources |
Tips for Parents of a Stutterer from StutteringFoundation.org |
Help Your Child Understand Stuttering from StutteringFoundation.org |
What is a Speech-Language Pathologist? Free handout from SuperDuper |
Large selection of parent or teacher handouts, many also available in Spanish. |
Language Development at Home |
From LD Online, this is a parent-friendly list of developmental milestones and suggested activities. |
Literacy/Narrative Skills |
Toy Guides |
Safety |
Lifeboks Free box of safety materials and equipment for students with autism who wander - a gps type locator, window/door alarms, etc. |
Thumb Sucking & Pacifiers Interesting article about what thumb sucking and pacifiers do to a child and why it is so hard to break the habit. |
We Are SLPs Entertaining video about what SLPs do, from the students at the University of Toronto, 2016 |
Understood.org Lots of resources for parents, including simulations of disorders. This website also can be viewed in Spanish. |
The Complete List of Free Things & Grants for Kids w Special Needs Sponsored by dontpayfull.com (2017) |
Toys R Us Gift Guide for Differently-Abled Kids Search the list by learning style or area of need. |
Free Literacy Handouts for Parents from PrimaryPunch on TpT - a packet of 25 different handouts |
Bullying & Substance Abuse Free booklet from DrugRehab.com about the connection between bullying and substance abuse among students. Particularly important for students with special needs. |
Online Tutoring Everything parents might want to know about finding online tutoring for their child. |
See more resources on the Autism Resources Page! |
Business Ideas This site has several resources about business opportunities for people with disabilities. |
Transitioning to Adulthood |
Managing Your Child's Transition to Adulthood Article from MyChildWithoutLimits.org |
How Disability-Friendly is Your City? A checklist for what to look for in housing and employment |
Planning a Trip to Disney Tips for planning a trip to Disney World/Land for children with special needs. |
Cyberbullying Info for students, parents, teachers from Maryville Univ. |
Online Safety from National Online Safety org. |
From Speech Therapy Talk, speech/lang home activities using free stuff around the home |
Disabled Road Safety Guide For Drivers and Pedestrians |
Smart Home Tech Fully accessible guide for the disabled and elderly, |
Video models of language-building strategies to use at home, from Heather Haywood. Shared w/ permission. |
Books For Your Kids! |
The Ables A series of books about Superheroes w/ Disabilities |
50 Uplifting Stories about kids w/ special needs |
Sensory-Friendly Events |
Hockey Game Sensory Bags Nashville Predators make sensory bags for kids with special needs to enjoy the games. Make your own! |
Dollywood The Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge,TN has created a calming room for children with autism and sensory needs. |
Georgia Symphony Orchestra GSO has a sensory-friendly performance every year. |
S-F Activities in Georgia Theaters, parks, restaurants, and more all over the state. |
FREE S-F Events in Marietta Kids' events and workshops for parents. |
Beaches Resorts by Sandals Autism certified |
A Must-Read for Parents WHY ARE KIDS IMPATIENT, BORED, FRIENDLESS, AND ENTITLED? |
Managing Medications Tips and tricks for managing medications for people with disabilities. |
Tech Solutions for all kinds of disabilities, from EduBirdie |
IEP Binders How to create and organize all your child's IEP paperwork. |
Keeping Kids Safe @ Home Child safety tips from Family Home Living |
Why Children w ADHD Hate Bedtime Practical solutions from ADDitude publications |
Planning For The Future Downloadable form from TheArc.org for planning future care for your child. |
Sensory Inclusive Family Activities Not specific to one state, from Parents.com |
I Think My Preschooler is Stuttering Info from an SLP about what is normal and what is not, what you can do at home. |
75 Calm-Down Strategies from Parents With Confidence |
Designing a Play Space for kids with autism or sensory needs |
Adaptive Gaming Equipment from atmakers.org |
25 Speech/Lang Strategies Handout with ideas for stimulating sp/lang development in your kids at home |
You Should Tell Your Kids That They Are Autistic Advice on when and how. |
Hard Days Out Made Easy Parent support Facebook group. Lots of great ideas for you! |
Best Internet Privacy Guide 2020 Includes excellent explanation of the types of cyberbullying and what to do about it. |
What To Do When Schools "Don't Do That" on IEPs If your child needs a service/ model and the school says it is not possible. |
Medical vs. School Handout This parent handout explains the legal constraints of school services quite well. |
Studying/Memory Tips |
Research-Based Studying Techniques Article from Edutopia about research into effective studying techniques. |
Complete 2020 Cyberbullying Guide from CenteredRecoveryPrograms |
Emergency Profile download this page for your child to use in case of emergency. |
Five Moore Minutes Really useful YouTube videos on things like using visual schedules, using first/then, etc. Great for parents and professionals. |
Social Story Video: Going to a Restaurant Shows great visuals/reward chart, and how to use it. Can be downloaded. |
ESY Explained Explains the criteria and procedure for determining if a child will receive Extended School Year services. By Diana Caplan, 2007 |
Looney Tunes Staff development presentation about what a speech/language disorder is. By Vicky Carter, 2007 |