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Parenting

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Overview

There are many unique aspects of raising a child with a disability. We've compiled these resources to help parents get the support they need.

Where can I find child care resources?

If you are a Regional Center client in California, you may be eligible for respite and/or specialized supervision services, which provides caregivers with a break from the ongoing care of a child with disabilities.

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Overview

Where can I find child care resources?

How do I teach my child functional life skills?

What can I do to teach my child safety through all stages of life?

Teaching Our Kids Essential Skills

Toilet-Training Tips & Strategies: Let’s Talk Perseverance!

Getting Ready for the Day: Teaching Functional Life Skills

Budgeting, Diner Style!: Teaching Functional Life Skills

Disability & Medical Advocacy: Teaching Functional Life Skills

Talking to Kids About Personal Safety

Resources for Supporting Our Kids' Sensory Needs

How to Have a Stress-Free Blood Draw

Holiday Survival Guide for Families Raising Kids with Disabilities

Creating a More Inclusive Halloween Experience

Support for Parents

Finding Child Care for Kids with Extra Support Needs

Respite and Specialized Supervision 101

Letter to a New Parent of a Child with a Disability

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The Importance of Finding a Community for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities

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Free Behavior Support from FASTT Counselors

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How Kelley Coleman Responds When People Tell Her That Her Son is 'Inspiring'

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Different Examples of What Parent Advocacy Can Look Like

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FASTT Program: Free Behavioral Text Hotline Supporting California Parents

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Empowering Parents: Strategies for Nurturing Success in Children with Down Syndrome

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How to Best Help Our Kids Manage Periods and Pubertal Changes

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Back-to-School Tips from Undivided Navigators

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This Is What Happens When Schools Don’t Know How To Implement Inclusion

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How Can a Parent Help Their Picky Eater Explore New Foods?

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Why Having a Support System is Important for Medically Complex Families

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Organizing Your Home After an Extended Hospital Stay

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How to Actively Be Involved in Your Baby's NICU Care

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Tips on Going Home from the Hospital with a New Diagnosis

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Supporting Medically Complex Kids at Home

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5 Ways to Model Mental Wellness for Neurodivergent Kids

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Tips for Talking to Kids about Difficult Topics

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Holidays Are a Time to Build Happy Memories with Your Kids!

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Go Where You Feel Welcome!

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Behavioral Interventions for Sleep Issues

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The Importance of Self-Care for Parents

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Is Your Kid on Sensory Overload during the Holidays?

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Undivided Gift Guide 2023 Featuring And/or Benefiting Those within the Disability Community!

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Halloween Tips for Kids with Disabilities: Decorating Wheelchairs

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