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    Resources

     

    To support the mission of providing education to families 

    of children with disabilities, I am proud to offer links to educational, vocational and independent living resources.

    It is my hope that these resources will assist parents to advocate for their child, and in the process assist their children to develop the self advocacy skills they need to

    live the most independent life possible.

    Working Together

    to Build

    a Brighter Future

     

    "CLICK" the name to visit. . .

    Wrightslaw- Special Education Law       

    Yellow Pages for Kids-Illinois 

    Yellow Pages for Kids-Wisconsin

    Bridges 4 Kids

    Ups for DownS

    (United Parent Support for Down Syndrome)

    Special Kids, Special Parents Blog

    Special Education Law Blog of Charles P. Fox,

    Special Education Attorney

    Alternative Teaching- Behavioral Management

    Sociability- Treatment for Individuals with Social Cognitive Challenges

    North Shore Pediatric Therapy

    National Center on RtI

    Decoding Dyslexia

    Center for Parents Information and Resources

    Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

    Protected Tomorrows- Life Planning


    Rush Neurobehavioral Center-

    Executive Functioning

    Mark Russell, Attorney-

    Special needs Trusts, Wills and Power of Attorney

    Donald G. Olsen, Attorney-

    Waypoint Estate and Business Planning
     

    Aspiritech- Vocational Resource for

    Individuals with Aspergers Syndrome

     

    Recycling Avenue- Environmental Company 

    started and run by young individuals with disabilities

     

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    National Autism Center

    http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/resources/for-families/

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    Sesame Street and Autism

    autism.sesamestreet.org/

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    Center for Disease Control- Autism Resource

    https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/links.html

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    Operation Autism: A Guide for Military Families

    http://www.operationautismonline.org/

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    ASD- Accommodation Resources

    http://www.washington.edu/doit/accommodation-resources-autism-spectrum-disordersasperger-syndrome

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    Home Modifications for Children with ASD

    http://www.homecity.com/creating-a-home-where-your-child-can-thrive-with-a-disability#Autistic

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    ASD and Sleep Management

    https://www.tuck.com/autism-spectrum-disorder-and-sleep/

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    Autism, ADHD and Sleep

    https://www.bestmattressreviews.com/autism-adhd-sleep-help/

    Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives- Creating Supports for Adult Living

    Rush University Medical Center-

    Autism Resource Center

    Services focus on

    supporting the needs
    of the individual

    with the disability.

    "All kids are gifted.

    Some just open their packages

    earlier than others."

                                                              -Michael Carr

    Even if you are a seasoned professional in your day job, attending an IEP meeting as a parent can be an intimidating process.  Often, the deck is stacked against you because you are not aware of your basic rights.  And the one who suffers is your child.  This sort of thing routinely occurred to us in two separate elementary school districts and one high school district.  And then, Pam Labellarte came into our lives.  She met with us prior to meetings so that we actually were able to be full participants in planning our son's IEP and made sure that the district provided him a learning environment.  Once, when I had been told by a school district that something our son needed was not routinely provided, Pam told me "So?  That's why it's called an individual education plan."  Between meetings, she is a wonderful counselor, coach and friend.  You should never attend an IEP meeting without an advocate on your child's side seated next to you and Pam Labellarte is simply one of the best. 

    Margaret A., parent

     

    Little Lake County

    Excellent Resource for Families

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