As the mom of five kiddos with Special Needs, I am always looking for helpful information and suggestions. Over the years, I have come across some articles that have made this hard road just a tiny bit easier or a bit less lonely and for that, I am grateful. These special needs resources are designed to provide you with information and encouragement. I’ve specifically included resources for developmental delays, sensory needs, early childhood trauma, autism, anxiety, meltdowns, general special needs, and encouragement.
I’ve compiled some special needs parenting resources that I hope will be as helpful for you as they have been for me.
Special Needs Parenting Resources:
Create Your Own Anti-Anxiety Kit for Your Child from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
More Calm in the Chaos Printable Planner for Moms of Special Needs Kids from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Resources & Encouragement for Parents of Children with Autism from Growing Hands on Kids
Advice for Parents of Kids with Special Needs from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Helping a Child Through Trauma from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Practical Speech Therapy Activities for Practise at Home from Mommy Speech Therapy
Our Favourite Books for Kids About Special Needs from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Autism Resources from A-Z for Acceptance and Understanding from This Outnumbered Mama
Resources to Teach Kids About Emotions (and How to Handle Them) from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
The Ultimate Guide to Brain Breaks (SO helpful!)
The Ultimate Guide to Occupational Therapy Resources for Kids from Growing Hands On Kids
ADHD in kids: The Ultimate Survival Guide for Overwhelmed Parents from Parents with Confidence
Tips and Tales from a Reformed Anti-Labeller from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
7 Sanity Saving Tips if you Suspect Your Child has Special Needs from B-Inspired Mom
12 Myths About Recognizing Developmental Delays from Life Over C’s
Recognizing the Signs of Reactive Attachment Disorder from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Warning Signs of Early Childhood Development Problems from 3 Dinosaurs
Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma from STEAM Powered Family
Making the Choice to Medicate Your Child from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Juggling Multiple Appointments from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
20 Strategies to try while Waiting for an Autism Diagnosis from And Next Comes L
Sensory Resources:
Does my Child have Sensory Processing Disorder? from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Sensory Meltdowns: Causes, Prevention and Strategies from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Is it Behaviour or Sensory? a series from Growing Hands On Kids
What to Do with Kids Who Chew from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Tight Fitting Clothing: A Sensory Mystery Unravelled from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Sensory Processing 101Â from Sensory Processing 101
Sleep Solutions for Kids with Sensory Needs from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
175 Sensory Activity Ideas from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Parenting the Heart of Your Sensory Child from My Mundane and Miraculous Life
Must-Haves for Kids with Sensory Needs from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Sensory Hacks to Calm an Angry Child from Lemon Lime Adventures
6 Tips to Survive a Public Bathroom with a Child with Sensory Needs from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
What’s the Point of Sensory Bins, Bottles and Bags? from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Meltdowns:
Calming the Fight, Flight or Freeze Response from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Calm Down Breathing for Kids from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
13 Effective Calm Down Activities for Kids from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Is my Child having a Sensory Meltdown? from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Special Needs Mom Encouragement:
Why Special Needs Moms are Exhausted All the Time from Life Over C’s
Special Needs Mama: You are Amazing from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Encouraging Bible Verses for Special Needs Moms from This Outnumbered Mama
Dear Special Needs Mom (Encouragement from Everyone Else) at Raising the Extraordinary
An Open Letter to the Mom of a Special Needs Child on Encouraging Moms at Home
Support from Others:
4 Simple Ways You Can Support Special Needs Parents from B-Inspired Mama
12 Things That Special Needs Mom Needs from You from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
Supporting Yourself and Your Child with Special Needs from Natural Beach Living
Supporting a Family with High Medical Needs from Grace and Green Pastures
Supporting a Family Whose Child is in the Hospital from here on The Chaos and The Clutter
To Grandparents of Special Needs Children from Every Star is Different
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