Every Win Counts | Celebration Tips
Just because things aren’t happening according to the milestone table doesn’t mean there aren’t achievements worth celebrating. Here are some tips for noticing (and communicating) the quiet wins.
Individual Program Plan Basics
Learn how the new standardized IPP works, what’s required, and how to prepare for meetings that truly reflect your child’s or family member’s goals.
Holidays | Making Things Easier
Holidays can be stressful for any family. But when additional support needs are present, it can be even tougher. Check out these tips from the trenches on making holidays easier.
Behavior | Tips for Responding with Curiosity
Have you heard the phrase, “behavior is communication”? Check out these tips for how to your child’s behavioral challenges like a detective. What do they need right now?
Finding Childcare | Tips and Strategies
Need to find a childcare for your child? Are you concerned that they will have the support they need? Check out these tips for finding and working with a provider.
Care Binders | Tips for Getting and Staying Organized
Learn great tips and strategies for keeping the information you need organized and easy to find — using what we call a “care binder.”
Let Them Help | Tips for Gaining Cooperation
Support cooperation with your child — and better behavior — by building routines with your child.
Parents Reflect on Residential Placement (Spanish available)
Four lessons from parents who’ve been there—insights to help you prepare emotionally and practically for your loved one’s transition to residential living.
Rights of Regional Center Consumers in Residential Placements (Spanish available)
Learn about the personal rights of people with developmental disabilities in Regional Center–funded homes, and how families can advocate for respectful, person-centered care.
Moving into a New Residential Placement (Spanish available)
This short video explains how moving into a residential home affects daily life, services, and supports—and how families can prepare.