Resources we actually send to families
The internet has infinite autism content and most of it will scare you at 1am. This page is short on purpose. These are the resources we genuinely send to the families we work with, each with a note on when it’s useful.
Starting points in Connecticut
Connecticut Birth to Three
If your child is under 3 and you have concerns, this is the front door for early intervention statewide. Free evaluations; start here before anything else.
Your district’s special education office
Our recommendation: If you have concerns about your child’s learning, behavior, communication, or social development at school, reach out to your district’s special education office to request an evaluation or discuss available supports. You do not need to wait for your child to fall behind to start the conversation.
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)
Free help understanding your child’s educational rights and preparing for school meetings. The people to call before an IEP meeting that has you nervous.
211 Connecticut
The state’s catch-all human services line, including respite and family support programs.
Clarus Health Alliance
Norwich. Comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children and individuals with developmental, learning, behavioral, and emotional concerns, including autism and ADHD. Phone: 860-889-7274
Autism Families CONNECTicut
Newington. Social and recreational programs for autistic children, teens, and young adults ages 3 to 35. A wonderful option for families looking to build friendships and community connections.
Connecticut Families for Effective Autism Treatment (CT FEAT)
Autism-focused education, resources, and opportunities for families to connect and share experiences, from parents navigating similar experiences.
Checking any provider (including us)
Any behavior analyst you consider should be verifiable at the BACB registry, which shows certification status in real time. Our credentials are on the About page. Ask any provider who’ll be in your home for their number, technicians included, and be suspicious of anyone bothered by the question.
From Paige & Tiffany’s Bookshelf
A collection of books and practical resources to help families better understand behavior, support emotional development, and build everyday skills together.
The Explosive Child
Ross W. Greene
For parents and caregivers • Understanding challenging behavior
Offers practical approaches to understanding challenging behavior, building problem-solving skills, and reducing conflict through collaboration.
An Early Start for Your Child with Autism
Sally J. Rogers, Geraldine Dawson & Laurie A. Vismara
For parents and caregivers • Communication and everyday learning
Provides simple, play-based strategies families can incorporate into everyday routines to encourage communication, connection, and developmental growth.
The Color Monster
Anna Llenas
Children’s book • Identifying and understanding emotions
A colorful, engaging story that helps children recognize and name different emotions while encouraging conversations about feelings.
My Mouth Is a Volcano!
Julia Cook
Children’s book • Social skills and self-regulation
A relatable story that helps children understand interrupting, practice waiting, and develop conversational turn-taking skills.
Oak & Arrow Parent Toolkit
Free family resources
Practical tools for everyday success
A collection of easy-to-use, printable resources designed to help families support communication, independence, emotional regulation, and positive behavior at home. Resources include first/then boards, visual schedules, feelings charts, positive behavior strategies, and transition supports.
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