Our ParentsCAN website and newsletters list many resources and events not sponsored by ParentsCAN to help families select those best suited to their particular need. We encourage you to obtain more information about all resources that interest you. ParentsCAN does not support or endorse any therapy, medication or philosophy that families may encounter from the resources listed.
Following is a list of helpful and reliable websites:
Mental Health
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Living well with ADD and learning disabilities. Includes tips for success in the classroom, time management, social skills, behavior, parenting helps.
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A national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
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What parents can do. From the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health • The Youth Mental Health Project
Behavioral
Autism
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Center for Integrated Play Groups Training, Research and Development
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A grassroots autism organization providing increased public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. Search database is available at their site of resources, providers, services and support.
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Dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.
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Parents helping parents with information, resources, and support to those affected by autism.
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A complete therapy dog guide for children with autism.
Down Syndrome
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Promoting availability and accessibility to a full range of opportunities and/or resources that meet individuals’ and families’ needs.
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The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. NDSS is committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome.
Learning Disabilities
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A parent’s guide to helping children with learning disabilities. Highlights include identifying learning disabilities, successful people with LD or AD/HD, parent to parent message board.
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The Napa County SELPA Local Educational Agencies (LEA) are dedicated to helping your child grow, learn and receive full educational opportunity. The Community Advisory Committee serves as a group of parents to advise the administrators of SELPA in the development and review of the local plan.
SELPA Parent Handbook in English: https://parentscan.org/file_download/134d0271-1ef2-44b5-94eb-ee4c9c628a1b.
SELPA Parent Handbook in Spanish: https://parentscan.org/file_download/47f88996-0856-4abf-b49c-4f2b2756a95b.
Intellectual Disabilities
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Organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
General Disability
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Describes the medical home as a model of delivering primary care that is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective care.
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Guide to laws regarding disability rights and much more.
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Speaking on behalf of children with special healthcare needs. Site available in Spanish.
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Sections for children, parents and professionals.
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Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys can find accurate, reliable information about special education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
