Recommended Resources
There is a lot of information available online, and not all of it is equally helpful. Below are organizations, educational resources, and tools that I frequently recommend or consider reliable starting points for learning more.
Autism & Neurodivergence
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) — https://autisticadvocacy.org/
- Information and resources developed from an autistic and disability-rights perspective.
- Understood — https://www.understood.org/en
- Practical information about ADHD, executive functioning, learning differences, school challenges, and supporting children and teens.
Trauma & Mental Health
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) — https://www.nctsn.org/
- Resources for children, teens, caregivers, and professionals related to trauma and traumatic stress.
- National Center for PTSD — https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
- Educational information about trauma, PTSD, treatment, and recovery.
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) — https://www.emdria.org/
- Information about EMDR therapy and how it is used.
Parents & Caregivers
- Child Mind Institute — https://childmind.org/
- Educational information about children's mental health, behavior, development, and learning.
- Lives in the Balance — https://livesinthebalance.org/
- Resources for understanding and responding to children with challenging behaviors through a collaborative, problem-solving approach.
LGBTQ+ & Identity
- The Trevor Project — https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Information and support resources for LGBTQ+ young people.
- PFLAG — https://pflag.org/
- Education and resources for LGBTQ+ people, families, and those who support them.
Finding Additional Support
- Psychology Today — https://www.psychologytoday.com/
- A searchable directory for locating therapists, psychiatrists, treatment programs, and support groups.
- 211 — Dial 211
- Information about local community resources and services, including food, housing, transportation, and other forms of assistance
Please note:
These resources are provided for educational purposes and do not replace individualized mental health care. Inclusion on this page does not necessarily mean that I endorse every position, recommendation, or resource provided by an organization.