Community Resources

Community outreach is an integral part of our mission. We feel extremely privileged to be able to serve our community by offering informative blogs, webinars, and educational monthly newsletters, training and clinical practicum for Interns and Residents from local colleges and universities, and by sponsoring a local Farmers’ Market. We also have a 501(c)(3) foundation which provides scholarships for families in our area with financial hardships who need mental health services.

Online Support and Resources for Neurodivergence

https://childmind.org/article/what-is-neurodiversity/

https://neurodiversitylibrary.org/related-resources/

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/neurodivergent-5216749

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/help-for-neurodivergent-students/

Books

Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You, 2021. Nerenberg, Jenara.

The Explosive Child [Fifth Edition]: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children, 2021, Greene, Ross

Assistive Technology in Special Education: Resources to Support Literacy, Communication, and Learning Differences 3rd Edition, 2018 by Joan L. Green

The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed, 2016 by Jessica Lahey

Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, 2015. Silberman, Steve.

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, 2012, Daniel J. Siegel (not specifically on neurodivergent children, but helpful)

The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired Brain,Paperback, 2011, by Ph.D. Thomas Armstrong PhD

The Complete Guide to Special Education: Expert Advice on Evaluations, IEPs, and Helping Kids Succeed (Second Edition), 2010, Wilmsburt, Linda

My Baby Rides the Short Bus: The Unabashedly Human Experience of Raising Kids with Disabilities Paperback , 2009 by Jennifer Silverman

Your Child's Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them. 2008, Jenifer Fox M.Ed.

The Elephant in the Playroom: Ordinary Parents Write Intimately and Honestly About Raising Kids with Special Needs, 2008, by Denise Brodey

Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning, 2008 by Joyce Cooper-Kahn & Laurie Dietzel

More book recommendations (including fiction for kids) on neurodiversity: https://bookriot.com/books-about-neurodiversity/

Local Resources: School Support

https://www.lcps.org/ChildFindCenter

https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/97/parents_guide.2010pdf.pdf

https://www.lcps.org/cms/lib/VA01000195/Centricity/Domain/97/Timelines%20factsheet%202014.pdf

https://www.specialeducationguide.com/

Online Support and Resources for ADHD

https://www.additudemag.com/

https://www.brownadhdclinic.com/resources-1

https://www.russellbarkley.org/

https://drhallowell.com/

Books

Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD, 2021; Rosier, Tamara, PhD

Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents Fourth Edition, 2020, Barkely, Russell

What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life, 2018, Saline, Sharon

Smart But Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD, 2014, Thomas E. Brown

Helping Students Take Control of Everyday Executive Functions: The Attention Fix, April 15, 2012

by Paula Moraine

Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential 1st Edition, 2012, Guare, Richard.

Accommodations for Success: A Guide and Workbook for Creating 504 Agreements and IEP's for Children with ADD/ADHD, 2012, by Craig B. Liden

Driven to Distraction, 2011, Hallowell & Ratey

Articles

https://www.additudemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-ADHD-Healthy-Habits-Handbook.pdf (18+)

Article on ADHD and social media with kids:

https://www.additudemag.com/social-media-mental-health-teens-adhd/

Social Media

https://www.tiktok.com/@theiepstrategist/video/7178148881149250862?_r=1&_t=8YNHTM9q0Pj&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7178148881149250862

ADHD Meme Therapy | Facebook

Local Resources

https://adhdnova.org/

https://www.facebook.com/CHADDofNoVAandDC/

http://www.kimandlaurie.com/what-we-do

https://mindwell.us/

Online Support and Resources for Auditory Processing Disorder

https://www.asha.org/

https://www.audiologyonline.com/articles/national-coalition-on-auditory-processing-1194

https://www.ncapd.org/

https://kidshealth.org/Inova/en/parents/central-auditory.html

https://www.additudemag.com/the-sound-of-hope-a-book-review-from-the-mom-of-an-adhd-and-potentially-apd-child/

Books

Can I tell you about Auditory Processing Disorder? 2018, by Alyson Mountjoy

The Sound of Hope: Recognizing, Coping with, and Treating Your Child's Auditory Processing Disorder, 2010, by Lois Kam Heymann

Local Resources

https://kidshealth.org/Inova/en/parents/central-auditory.html

https://familyhearingva.com/

https://entnova.com/pediatrics/pediatric-ent/speech-delay/

https://mindwell.us/auditory-processing-disorders/

Online Support and Resources for Autism

https://www.commonsense.org/education/lists/best-apps-for-kids-with-autism

https://nationalautismassociation.org/

https://autismfirstus.com/resources/

https://researchautism.org/research, advocacy, resources

https://teacch.com/

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/

https://embrace-autism.com/

https://www.aspergerexperts.com/

Books

Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity, 2022. Price, Devon.

Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You, 2021. Nerenberg, Jenara.

We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, 2021, by Eric Garcia

Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger’s Syndrome, 2019. Simone, Rudy.

Odd Girl Out: My Extraordinary Autistic Life, 2018 by Laura James

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, 2016, by Barry M. Prizant

Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, 2015. Silberman, Steve.

Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger Life, 2014, by Cynthia Kim

The Real Experts: Readings for Parents of Autistic Children, 2011, by Various (Author), Michelle Sutton

Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s, 2008 by John Elder Robison

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, 2004, by Mark Haddon

Articles

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/sensory-processing-disorder-icd-10/

https://autismsa.org.au/autism-diagnosis/autism-symptoms/signs-of-autism-in-girls/

Article about use of social media in teens with autism:

https://news.virginia.edu/content/social-media-can-provide-connections-children-and-adults-autism-spectrum

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/groups/334189551097083/ (for 18+)

Local Resources

https://viacenters.org/

https://www.autismspectrumalliance.com/

https://www.centerforautism.com/

https://www.thearcofloudoun.org/

http://autismoutreach.org/

https://compassva.com/location/loudoun/

https://www.loudoun.gov/1592/Workforce-Resource-Center vocational

https://www.loudoun.gov/1329/Developmental-Services

http://www.aplacetobeva.org/ music therapy

https://autismtrainingva.vcu.edu/ vocational

https://www.wingstothrive.com/ OT

https://creativehealthllc.com/ OT

https://skillsonthehill.com/

Local Resources

https://poac-nova.org/

https://poac-nova.org/loudoun-county-resources/

https://www.asnv.org/

https://autismfirstus.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Autism-Resources_Loudoun-County.pdf

https://vafamilysped.org/disability-services/uRBfJ9ms9dc

Online Support and Resources for Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities

https://ldaame

rica.org/info/professionals-who-can-help/

https://www.ncld.org/

https://www.ldrfa.org/

https://www.iecaonline.com/

https://dyslexiaida.org/

http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/

https://www.ldonline.org/

https://www.smartkidswithld.org/

http://headstrongnation.org/

https://teach.com/resources/support-students-with-dyslexia/

https://www.limeconnect.com/

https://www.edsys.in/15-best-apps-for-students-with-learning-difficulties/

https://www.mentalup.co/blog/apps-for-learning-disabilities

Books

The Misunderstood Child, Fourth Edition: Understanding and Coping with Your Child's Learning Disabilities. Silver, Larry

The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child's Confidence and Love of Learning. Ben Foss

Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, M.D.

Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Strategies to Succeed in School and Life with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Processing Disorders Paperback – Illustrated, 2018, Daniel Franklin PhD

Other book recommendations

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-10-resources-dyslexia

Articles

https://dyslexia.yale.edu/dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia/

https://childmind.org/article/understanding-dyslexia/

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-10-resources-dyslexia

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/dyslexia-and-brain-what-does-current-research-tell-us

https://www.edsys.in/15-best-apps-for-students-with-learning-difficulties/

https://www.mentalup.co/blog/apps-for-learning-disabilities

Local Resources

https://va.dyslexiaida.org/about-us/virginia-providers/

https://www.lifespanpsyc.com/