Our resource page offers a variety of family supports and resources including: book recommendations (i.e. sensory challenges, autism, feeding challenges, behaviors, etc.), free downloadable PDFs (i.e. special education, parenting classes, parent support groups, etc.), adaptive activities for kids and families in OR and WA, and more!
- The Out-of-Sync Child; Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.
- Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder: Lucy Miller, Ph.D, OTR
- The Resilient Parent: Everyday Wisdom for Life with Your Exceptional Child: Mantu Joshi
- Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight: Sharon Heller, Ph.D.
- Engaging Autism: Stanley Greenspan, M.D. and Serena Wieder, Ph.D
- Raising a Sensory Smart Child; Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L, and Nancy Peske
- The Whole Brained Child; Daniel Siegel, M.D., and Tina Bryson Ph.D
- Raising a Healthy Happy Eater; Nimali Fernando, M.D., MPH, and Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP
- Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating; Katja Rowell, M.D., and Jenny McGlothlin, MS, SLP
- From Picky to Powerful; Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD
- Adventures in Veggie Land by Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP
Parent / Caregiver Handouts
24-Hour Phone Support
Do you have a question or need local resources about raising a child with special needs or developmental challenges? Would you like support from a fellow parent who is able to understand and “has been there”? Here in Portland, there are 2 organizations that offer 24-hour phone/email support for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or other challenges
24 Hour Phone Support - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
ASO Take a Break
The Autism Society of Oregon (ASO) will give the primary caregiver of a child on the autism spectrum a free night out. ASO will give you: a $25 gift certificate to a restaurant of your choice; 2 movie tickets to a theater of your choice; and up to 4 hours of respite care at $14/hour (total $56)
ASO Take a Break - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Developmental Disability Services
Each county in Oregon manages its own program for Developmental Disability Services (frequently called “DD”). This program provides case management to children (and adults) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The case manager helps families identify and connect with services and supports. They also authorize and monitor funding for in-home supports (ex. K-Plan, Respite Care).
Developmental Disabilities Services - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
FACT Oregon
FACT Oregon is a local, non-profit organization that supports families whose children have disabilities or special needs. Their goal is to inform, support, advise and provide resources to families.
FACT Oregon - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
OHSU Family to Family
Do you have a question or need local resources about raising a child with special needs or developmental challenges? Would you like support from a fellow parent who is able to understand and “has been there”? Here in Portland, there are 2 organizations that offer 24-hour phone/email support for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or other challenges
Ohsu Family To Family - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
One Page Profile
A One-Page Profile is a pamphlet that you create about your child. These are the details typically included in a child’s One-Page Profile: pictures of your child/family, your child’s interests, talents, and hobbies, his/her preferences and dislikes, strategies that work well for your child, and an overview of your child’s goals, hopes, and dreams for the future.
One Page Profile - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Parenting Classes
This handout has a variety of local classes and trainings on parenting children with special needs with both in-person and online options.
Parenting Classes - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class
The Swindells Resource Center offers a helpful class that gives tools for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or other special needs. This 6-week class focuses on YOU as the parent/caregiver and your own needs.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Special Education Resources
Check out these free, online trainings from FACT Oregon that explain the basics of special education school supports for children with disabilities or learning challenges. You can do these trainings from the comfort of your own home!
Special Education - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Special Needs Parenting Podcasts
Podcasts are a great way to connect with, learn from, and relate to other parents/caregivers who have children with disabilities or developmental challenges. Take a listen!
Special Needs Parenting Podcasts - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Support Groups
This handout has a variety of parent support groups all around the Oregon area at different locations and addressing different populations of children. Take a look at some avenues to connect with parents and create your own network of support!
Support Groups - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Swindells Care Notebook
Swindells Resource Center will give you a FREE Care Notebook and Organizer. This is a binder in which you can keep all of your child’s information related to your child’s care, services, providers, and education. This notebook is available in English and Spanish.
Swindells Care Notebook - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Swindells Lending Library
The Swindells Resource Center is a non-profit, local organization that supports families who have children with disabilities or special needs. They have a free lending library with thousands of books about parenting, specific disabilities or diagnoses, etc.
Swindells Lending Library - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Swindells Resource Center
Swindells Resource Center supports parents and caregivers of children who have special needs, developmental delays, or disabilities. Even though their locations are at Providence hospitals (Providence Portland and Providence St. Vincent), their services are open to ALL families within Oregon. Many of Swindells’ employees are parents who have children with special needs.
Swindells Resource Center Overview - (BOLD Handouts).pdf
Opening Hours
| Monday – Friday : | 08:00 am – 06:00 pm |
| Saturday : | Closed |
| Sunday : | Closed |