Recommended Parent Resources

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent & Family Support Resources

INCLUDEnyc
INCLUDEnyc is New York City’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center, providing families of children with disabilities from birth to age 21 with training, resources, and individualized support to navigate special education and disability services.

AAC Parent Coaching Playlist – Life Skills 2 Learn
This YouTube playlist offers practical, easy-to-follow videos for parents supporting a child who uses AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Topics include modeling, prompting, and everyday communication tips to help build confidence and connection at home.

Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
CPIR serves as a central hub for Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers, offering a wealth of information and resources to support families of children with disabilities. 

TALC Services – AAC Resources for Parents
TALC Technology & Language Center provides AAC evaluations and therapeutic services, including the SMoRRES® Training Program, which empowers parents to effectively support their child’s communication using speech-generating devices. 

WIHD Transition Services
The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) offers comprehensive programming to support students with disabilities in transitioning to adulthood, covering areas such as employment, education, and independent living. 

WIHD Adult Service Navigation
WIHD provides free advisory services to adults with disabilities, assisting with eligibility for services, benefits, guardianship, and supported decision-making, funded by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

Inclusive Initiative – Neurodiversity in Westchester County
Inclusive Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering neurodivergent-friendly communities in Westchester County, offering programs and resources that promote acceptance and inclusion for individuals with autism and other neurodiversities.