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The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental & Learning Disorders (ICDL)

The Interdisciplinary Council includes outstanding professionals from the different disciplines working with children and families where there are developmental and/or learning problems. Its aim is to improve the identification, prevention and treatment of developmental and learning disorders.

- Dr. Stanley Greenspan

- The Autism Society of America

- The Autism Society of Los Angeles

- Autism Parenting Magazine

CAN (Cure Autism Now)

Cure Autism Now is an organization founded by parents, doctors, and researchers, dedicated to promoting biomedical and genetic research to find a cure for autism.

- Autism Speaks

Communidades Inclusivas (Inclusive Communities) 

Developmental Resources and Courses for Spanish Speaking Professionals and Parents

- Course for Parents

​Handouts/Presentations

April 2, 2018: Handouts from Webinar conducted by Dr. Hess on The Differentiation and Play Therapy Treatment of ASD and ADHD in Children that was translated into Chinese. This workshop was sponsored by Xinlicheng Counseling of Shanghai, China.

- English Version

- Chinese Version

College Resources

Taking the Necessary Steps to help your Adolescent with Special Needs Transition into College by Dr. Esther Hess


Accredited Online Schools and Colleges: Guide for Online Colleges & Disabilities


Online Colleges: College Support for Students with Disabilities

Home Buying/Ownership Guides

Home Ownership Guide for People with Disabilities

Creating a Home Atmosphere of Solitude to Help Cope with Adult Autism

How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids with Disabilities

Sensory Room Ideas for Children With Autism

Designing & Decorating a Home with Autism in Mind

Information regarding Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder by Esther B. Hess, Ph.D.

Evidence based research to support DIR/Floor Time

UW work helps pinpoint autism indicator in infants’ brains

Training the Brain: Practical Applications of Neural Plasticity From the Intersection of Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Prevention Science

The Effect of Teacher Style on Interactive Engagement of Preschool-Aged Children with Special Learning Needs

York University Researchers Provide Evidence Based Support That the Developmental/Relational Based DIR/Floor Time Model of Play Actually Changes the Way the Brain Is Wired

Related Video: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/04/06/video-autism-floortime-therapy.htmv

A pilot randomized controlled trial of DIR/Floortime™ parent training intervention for pre-school children with autistic spectrum disorders

Floor Time Play with a child with autism: A single-subject study

Families of autistic kids sue over therapy's elimination

Evidence Base for the DIR/Floortime Approach

DIR/Floortime and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Overview and Summary of Scientific and Public Support

Autism and Parent's Choices: Fact Sheet

Parents' Guide: So Your Child Has Been Diagnosed With Autism…

Mandating Autism Policy - A Closer Look at the Evidence: A Fact Sheet for Law Makers, Parents and Health Professionals

Published Articles Supportive of DIR/Floor Time Intervention

A Person-Centered Approach to Problem Behavior: Using DIR/Floortime with Adults Who Have Severe Developmental Delays, Gene Christian, M.S., C.R.C.

EDITORIAL: A Developmental Model for Research on Interventions for Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D. and Serena Wieder, Ph.D.

Asian American Parents' Subjective Experiences with the Utilization of Floortime Method for Children with Autism: A Preliminary Investigation,Thao Trinh

New Research/Legislation on Autism

Anthem, Blue Shield to cover therapy for autistic children

Tips for Kids - From Dr. Hess

Several tips to more effectively improve your special needs child's transition into the new school year.

Tips to Support your Child with Selective Mutism Transition Back to School

How to help an introverted child via KidsintheHouse

How to Teach Children About Disabilities and Inclusion

Tips for Kids - From the Web

Helping Asperger's Teens to Survive and Thrive: 15 Key Steps

Strategies for Working With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum

ADHD in children

Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism

Driving with Autism: How to Prepare for Your Driver’s Test

Autism and Sleep: Empowering Children with ASD for Better Sleep

Assistive Technology for Children with Autism guide

Sensory overload: Teaching children with autism to take medication

Sensory overload and tips on how to manage it

How to Find an Accessible Apartment

Resources for Kids in Trauma

Looks and Features of Accessible Apartments

Creating a Sensory Friendly Home

Special Needs Trusts: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

Water Safety Guide for Children With Special Needs

Online Safety Guide for People with ASD

Virtual Activities for Kids with Autism

Tips for Kids - Travel Tip

Overcoming obstacles while traveling with people who have ASD

COVID resources for Parents

Making Special Education Work for Your Child During COVID

Coping with Covid Stress

Autism Society: Covid-19 toolkit

How to Take the Trick Out of Trick or Treat" - Solutions for the Halloween Blues for our Special Needs Kids

Addressing Practical Solutions to Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

DIR/Floor Time and Early Onset Bi-polar Patterns in Children

 

Bi-Polar Symptoms

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of The Listening Program for Improvement of Auditory Skills and Speech for Children With Down Syndrome

A Study to Establish Whether the Use of The Listening Program is Effective in Improving Auditory Skills for Children with Autism

Selected Sildes from Dr. Hess's Recent Presentations - 2009

Suggested Social Games

Examples of Educational Strategies

Mining Report-April 2009: Play-Based Intervention with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Floor Time: An Emotional Developmental Approach to Play Therapy for Children Impacted by Developmental and/or Affective Disorders

Challenges of Families Raising a Special Needs Child

​Autism: Identification, Assessment and Intervention

​Clinical Support for Families Dealing with the Diagnosis of Autism

Uses of Play with Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delay

Developmental Tasks During Early Adolescence: Strategies for the Classroom

 

Developmental Tasks for Grades 1-4: Strategies for the Classroom

Doing Floor Time as a Group Activity

Floor Time: An Intervention that Brings Families Together

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