Center for Parent Information and Resources

The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities.

Child Mind Institute

We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments.

Exceptional Family Resource Center

Provide support, information and education for families of children with disabilities and the professionals who assist these families. By offering emotional support and factual information, EFRC enables families to help their children reach their fullest potential.

https://www.youtube.com/@ExceptionalFamilyResourceCntr.

Miracle League of San Diego

The Miracle League of San Diego provides children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball in an organized league.  Every player is matched with a buddy based on his or her unique needs.  

American Youth Soccer Organization | VIP

AYSO is proud to offer a very special program for developmentally disabled children and adults. Our VIP (Very Important Player) program provides a safe, fun environment with trained coaches, VIP Buddies, and volunteers who facilitate an enriching experience that the players and their families will cherish forever.

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity Disorder (CHADD):

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families and offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.

Parents Guide to ADHD in Children | Child Mind Institute

This guide offers parents the information you need to understand the behaviors associated with the disorder and make effective decisions for your child about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Autism Society San Diego

Programs, resources, and support for the San Diego autism community.

California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)

Making Implementation Happen. Bridging the Research to Practice Gap. -Tools and resources for families and family support personnel.

National Foundation for Autism

Educational workshops, parent programs, community projects, and teacher rewards

Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules

AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence based practice with learners with autism from birth to 22 years of age.

The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence & Practice

Identification of evidence-based practices (or EBPs) allows individuals and families to better advocate for the best possible support and education based on current research.

My Cerebral Palsy Child

Information, support, free books

United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County

Programs, resources, support, and events.

California Hands and Voices

Dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a respectful and non-judgmental manner regarding language opportunities, communication tools or educational approaches.

Deaf Community Services

Advocate, educate, and serve as partners within the community to achieve full access and inclusion

MyDeafChild.org

Learn ASL, resources, and information

Down Syndrome Association of San Diego

To enhance the quality of life for those with Down Syndrome and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

National Down Syndrome Society

Information, resources, programs, and advocacy

Great Schools: Learning Disabilities and Difficulties 

A Parent’s Guide for Helping Kids with Learning Differences.

National Center for Learning Disabilities

The National Center for Learning Disabilities works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work and life. 

Understood.org

Dedicated to shaping a world where millions of people who learn and think differently can thrive at home, at school, and at work

LD Online

All about learning disabilities and ADHD

International Dyslexia Association

Resources, conferences, workshops, success stories

Mental Illness

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental health education, support groups, and video resource library

American Foundation for the Blind

Resources, research, and initiatives

American Council of the Blind

Advocates for equality of people who are blind and visually impaired, inspires community, and connects you with education, resources, and each other to support your independence.