Resources to Support Your Child and Your Family
Finding the right information can feel overwhelming when your child needs extra support. This resource library brings trusted tools, articles, and guides together in one place to help families feel informed, confident, and supported.
Whether you are learning more about a diagnosis, exploring therapy approaches, or looking for practical tools to use at home, these resources are here to guide you.
Autism and Behavioral Support
Understanding ABA Therapy
Learn how applied behavior analysis supports children with autism and developmental differences.
Behavioral Management for Autism
An overview of evidence based behavioral approaches for children with autism.
Managing Behavioral Challenges
Practical guidance for addressing common behavioral concerns related to autism.
Classroom Strategies for Autism
Helpful strategies to support children with autism in learning environments.
Social Skills Interventions
Research based approaches for building social skills in children with autism.
Toilet Training Guide for Autism
A step by step guide to support toilet training for children with autism.
Building Social Skills
Ideas and strategies for helping children with autism develop social interaction skills.
Speech and Language Development
Fluency and Stuttering Support
Learn about fluency disorders and how speech therapy can help.
Phonological Awareness Basics
A simple explanation of sound awareness skills that support reading development.
Reading and Writing Disorders
Information on language based reading and writing challenges.
Preschool Language Disorders
An overview of common language challenges in young children.
Communication Development Milestones
Learn what typical speech and language development looks like over time.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Information about motor planning challenges that affect speech production.
Social Communication Skills
Explains how children learn to use language in social situations.
Speech and Language Norms
General guidance on speech and language expectations across ages.
Communication Milestones by Age
A breakdown of communication skills children typically develop over time.
Parent Communication Strategies
Parent friendly tools and programs to support early communication.
Early Communication Screening
Resources focused on early identification of communication delays.
Visual Supports for Communication
Printable visuals that support language, routines, and understanding.
Talking Should Be Easy Guide
A downloadable guide designed to support early communication at home.
Reading, Literacy, and Dyslexia
Orton Gillingham Reading Approach
An overview of a structured, multisensory approach to teaching reading.
Understanding Dyslexia – Book
A research based book that helps parents understand dyslexia and reading challenges. Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.
Social Communication and Pragmatic Language
Social Skills Development
Strategies to help children build meaningful social connections.
Evidence Based Social Skills Interventions
Research backed methods for improving social communication.
Social Language Use
An overview of how children learn conversational and social language skills.
Executive Functioning, ADHD, and Behavior Regulation
Executive Functioning Skills Explained – Book
A parent focused guide to understanding organization, planning, and focus. Smart but Scattered by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare.
Managing ADHD at Home – Book
Practical strategies for supporting children with ADHD. Taking Charge of ADHD by Russell Barkley.
Understanding Oppositional Behavior – Book
Guidance for managing challenging behaviors with confidence. Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior by Russell A. Barkley.
Simple Behavior Strategies – Book
A step by step approach to behavior management for families. 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan.
Building a Growth Mindset – Book
Explores how mindset impacts learning and resilience. Mindset by Carol Dweck.
Executive Functioning Tools
Materials and resources to support organization and learning.
Executive Functioning Videos and Strategies
Practical videos and tools focused on organization and follow through.
Printable Learning Tools
Worksheets and visuals to support learning and behavior.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
AAC Overview
Explains different AAC systems and who they support.
AAC Devices and Tools
An introduction to AAC communication technology.
Sensory Integration and Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration Explained
Learn how sensory processing affects daily functioning.
Occupational Therapy Programs
Information on therapy tools used to support sensory and motor skills.
Astronaut Training Program
An overview of a program that supports sensory and motor development.
Handwriting Without Tears
Information about a multisensory handwriting program.
Handwriting Program Background
Learn more about the philosophy behind Handwriting Without Tears.
Zones of Regulation Curriculum
A framework for teaching emotional regulation skills.
Teaching Regulation with Integrity
Guidance for using regulation strategies effectively.
Alert Program
A self regulation program focused on awareness and control.
Primitive Reflexes and Development
Explains how retained reflexes impact daily activities.
Sensory Equipment and Tools
A source for adaptive and sensory integration equipment.
Autism Organizations and Local Resources
First 100 Days Autism Toolkit
A guide for families navigating a new autism diagnosis.
East Tennessee Autism Society
Local autism support and community resources.
Knoxville Autism Resources
Local information and support for autism services.
Early Signs of Developmental Delays
Resources for identifying early developmental concerns.
Autism Education and Advocacy
General information and advocacy resources.
Developmental Relationship Support
Information on relationship based developmental approaches.
Tennessee and Regional Support Services
Tennessee Disability Services
Information on services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Support services for individuals transitioning to employment.
UT FUTURE Program
A postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities.