General Health
Color Me Safe – A coloring book designed for children ages four to seven about safety
Eat Play Grow – creative activities for a healthy start designed for ages 2-5
How to Help Individuals with Disabilities be Safe in the Community – by Dr. Courtney Moffatt
Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam, and Littletown Work Together – A book about COVID
Health Conditions and Disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Fact Sheet – Learn about ADHD and what to do if you have concerns
Living With Autism – A guide for Families New to Autism
Down Syndrome – Understanding the Genetic Condition
Dyslexia Testing and Evaluation – Information from the International Dyslexia Association
Fragile X Syndrome – Facts About Fragile X Syndrome
Intellectual Disability Fact Sheet – Basic information from the CDC
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities – Guidebook from the Washington DDA
Behavioral Health
Children and Mental Health: Is This Just a Stage? – A resource for concerned parents
Crisis Management Plan – Support at Home for Children and Youth with Mental Health Needs
Navigating Through Challenging Behaviors – Information from DSHS intended for health care works but also applicable to family members and caregivers
Substance Misuse Prevention for Young Adults – describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges
Tips for Talking to Youth Who Are Under Stress – Understanding and addressing stress in youth
Self-Advocacy and Planning
Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) (Spanish Version Here) – Basics for Families
Adult Sibling Toolkit – A guide for siblings of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
MCO Report Card – Prepared by Apple Health
Online College Programs – Questions to Consider for Students with Disabilities
Self-Advocate’s Guide to Choosing a Post-Secondary Program – Charting Your Course Through a New Landscape
The Supplemental Security Income Application Process – Includes step-by-step instructions
Transitions: Life after high school – Tools for deciding on future plans
Understanding the Special Educational Process – A flowchart to understand decisions and options