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

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 101 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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