Resources
The following handouts and links are recommended by our providers to assist in assessment and treatment:
Handouts
Advocates Corner
Advocates Corner is a newsleter that our Educational Advocat, Ricki Light, is involved with monthly. A question is asked and advocates from around Arizona answer with useful information that you might find useful for your child and their school.
ADHD Talking Points
What is it? Three major groups of symptoms make up this disorder; inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Individuals with ADHD have difficulty sustaining attention at home, at school or in the work-place. These symptoms are usually present before the age of seven years, must be present in more than two settings and there must be evidence of impairment in those settings as well.
Anxiety and Stress
These challenges can be frustrating, even scary to live with! With the right support and practice, you can better understand your moods and make changes so your life is more peaceful. Your individualized treatment plan should enhance success in the critical areas of your life: family, school, friends and self.
Bully Prevention Parent Guide
Guide for parents.
Chill Out Handout
When we feel stressed or under pressure, our body does things to help protect us. Some of us make our muscles tight as a suit of armor (like what happens if someone is going to hit you in the stomach). Some of us breathe really fast or hold our breath a lot.
Others of us get funny feelings in ou stomachs and feel like we have to go to the bathroom a lot. These things are our bodies’ way of helping us to get ready to either fight or run away from the danger, even though the danger may only be that we are afraid to do poorly on a test, or upset someone. Our bodies don’t really care what is stressing us; they only want to protect us. The trouble is that if our muscles are tight for a long time they start to hurt, like a headache. If we breathe fast for too long, we can get dizzy and feel sick.
If our stomach is upset, we can get a stomach ache or have diarrhea. You can help yourself to chill out by doing a couple of simple things: Change your breathing and loosen your muscles! We suggest you practice these skills daily for 1 month.
Helping Children deal with Teasing
Teasing cannot be prevented, and children cannot control what others say; however, they can learn to control their own reactions. Parents can teach their children the simple strategies that will empower them and reduce feelings of helplessness. When children realize that there are effective strategies that they can use in teasing situations, their coping skills are strengthened.
The Defiant Child
What are directives? Directives are expectations that you have of your child and that you express to your child. Giving your child a directive is a way of letting him or her know what she or he is expected to do. Directives are different from threats. Threats are “scare tactics” or consequences used to scare or intimidate the child about what will happen if he or she does not comply. Directives are simply telling your child what is expected of him or her.
Calming Children's Fears
Our hearts go out to the families and friends affected by the tragedy that took place in Connecticut. Above is a handout that will help calm children everywhere.
Complementary Approaches
S.T.O.P. Poster
Advocates Corner is a newsleter that our Educational Advocat, Ricki Light, is involved with monthly. A question is asked and advocates from around Arizona answer with useful information that you might find useful for your child and their school.
ADHD Talking Points
What is it? Three major groups of symptoms make up this disorder; inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Individuals with ADHD have difficulty sustaining attention at home, at school or in the work-place. These symptoms are usually present before the age of seven years, must be present in more than two settings and there must be evidence of impairment in those settings as well.
Anxiety and Stress
These challenges can be frustrating, even scary to live with! With the right support and practice, you can better understand your moods and make changes so your life is more peaceful. Your individualized treatment plan should enhance success in the critical areas of your life: family, school, friends and self.
Bully Prevention Parent Guide
Guide for parents.
Chill Out Handout
When we feel stressed or under pressure, our body does things to help protect us. Some of us make our muscles tight as a suit of armor (like what happens if someone is going to hit you in the stomach). Some of us breathe really fast or hold our breath a lot.
Others of us get funny feelings in ou stomachs and feel like we have to go to the bathroom a lot. These things are our bodies’ way of helping us to get ready to either fight or run away from the danger, even though the danger may only be that we are afraid to do poorly on a test, or upset someone. Our bodies don’t really care what is stressing us; they only want to protect us. The trouble is that if our muscles are tight for a long time they start to hurt, like a headache. If we breathe fast for too long, we can get dizzy and feel sick.
If our stomach is upset, we can get a stomach ache or have diarrhea. You can help yourself to chill out by doing a couple of simple things: Change your breathing and loosen your muscles! We suggest you practice these skills daily for 1 month.
Helping Children deal with Teasing
Teasing cannot be prevented, and children cannot control what others say; however, they can learn to control their own reactions. Parents can teach their children the simple strategies that will empower them and reduce feelings of helplessness. When children realize that there are effective strategies that they can use in teasing situations, their coping skills are strengthened.
The Defiant Child
What are directives? Directives are expectations that you have of your child and that you express to your child. Giving your child a directive is a way of letting him or her know what she or he is expected to do. Directives are different from threats. Threats are “scare tactics” or consequences used to scare or intimidate the child about what will happen if he or she does not comply. Directives are simply telling your child what is expected of him or her.
Calming Children's Fears
Our hearts go out to the families and friends affected by the tragedy that took place in Connecticut. Above is a handout that will help calm children everywhere.
Complementary Approaches
S.T.O.P. Poster
Links
ADDvance
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. and Patricia Quinn, M.D. (both internationally recognized authorities on ADHD and authors of numerous books on ADHD) have completely redesigned this site to provide answers to questions about ADD (ADHD) for families and individuals at every stage of life from preschool through retirement years.
Arizona Autism Coalition
The Arizona Autism Coalition is an inclusive stakeholder organization committed to improving the lives of families, providers and educators impacted by autism in the state of Arizona. The Coalition is comprised of parents and family members affected by autism, representatives from provider agencies, medical professionals, local and state governmental agencies and other related special needs providers.
The Arizona Autism Coalition is dedicated to assisting all individuals affected by autism equally, and is committed to the notion of unity in the community.
DDD Eligibility Application Form
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
KidsPark of Scottsdale
KidsPark-Scottsdale. KidsPark is an hourly childcare center and it is for preschool and school age children. They are a unique childcare solution that offers a safe and fun play space that is available without reservations so you can drop in days, evenings and weekends whenever you need childcare. Whether you are new to KidsPark or a loyal customer, they welcome your family. They really love what we do, and it shows!
Gesher Disability Resources
Gesher Disability Resources serves children and adults affected by a disability through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups. Founded in 1985, the agency now engages a larger percentage of the disability community than ever before and benefits more than 3,000 individuals through our events and services. Visit us online at gesherdr.org and follow us on Facebook.
Autism Support Groups
Thriving in Trade school with a Disability
Accessibility and Employment: What people with disabilities need to know
Social Skills for adolescents and adults with autism
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. and Patricia Quinn, M.D. (both internationally recognized authorities on ADHD and authors of numerous books on ADHD) have completely redesigned this site to provide answers to questions about ADD (ADHD) for families and individuals at every stage of life from preschool through retirement years.
Arizona Autism Coalition
The Arizona Autism Coalition is an inclusive stakeholder organization committed to improving the lives of families, providers and educators impacted by autism in the state of Arizona. The Coalition is comprised of parents and family members affected by autism, representatives from provider agencies, medical professionals, local and state governmental agencies and other related special needs providers.
The Arizona Autism Coalition is dedicated to assisting all individuals affected by autism equally, and is committed to the notion of unity in the community.
DDD Eligibility Application Form
Arizona Department of Education
Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
KidsPark of Scottsdale
KidsPark-Scottsdale. KidsPark is an hourly childcare center and it is for preschool and school age children. They are a unique childcare solution that offers a safe and fun play space that is available without reservations so you can drop in days, evenings and weekends whenever you need childcare. Whether you are new to KidsPark or a loyal customer, they welcome your family. They really love what we do, and it shows!
Gesher Disability Resources
Gesher Disability Resources serves children and adults affected by a disability through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups. Founded in 1985, the agency now engages a larger percentage of the disability community than ever before and benefits more than 3,000 individuals through our events and services. Visit us online at gesherdr.org and follow us on Facebook.
Autism Support Groups
Thriving in Trade school with a Disability
Accessibility and Employment: What people with disabilities need to know
Social Skills for adolescents and adults with autism
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center