Patient Education
Special Needs
Resources and support for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs — and for their families.
Caring for a child with special needs is a journey best taken with good information and steady support. Our special needs library gathers resources for families of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs — and for the siblings, caregivers, and loved ones who support them.
A large part of this collection is a comprehensive Autism Toolkit, with parent-friendly articles on understanding a diagnosis, early intervention services, school-based services and inclusion, behavior challenges, sleep and nutrition, and planning for daily life. You will also find resources on learning disabilities, support for siblings and families, financial assistance, the concept of the medical home, and what a developmental-behavioral pediatrician does.
Every child's needs and strengths are unique. These resources are a starting point, not a substitute for individualized care. Our team is here to help coordinate your child's care and connect your family with specialists, services, and community support — please don't hesitate to reach out.
In This Library
Our medical library offers parent-friendly articles on these topics, kept current through our patient-education partner:
- Autism Toolkit: diagnosis, behavior, and daily life
- Early intervention services
- School-based services and inclusion
- Learning disabilities: what parents need to know
- Nutrition and eating problems
- Sleep problems
- Sibling and family support
- Financial assistance and resources
- The medical home for children with autism spectrum disorder
- What is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician?
Questions About Your Child’s Health?
These resources are for general education and don’t replace medical advice. For anything specific to your child, our care team is here to help — text or call us.