Resources for Supporting Young Children with Disabilities
STAR NET Region II and VI Resource List
Our Resource List is organized into categories and cross-categorized to serve both families and professionals.
Categories include:
Through books for and about brothers and sisters, online groups, and workshops on sibling issues, the Sibling Support Project provides information and resources on support for the brothers and sisters of those who have health, developmental or mental health concerns.
The Pyramid Model is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices for promoting social and emotional competence in infants and young children. Funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, NCPMI works to improve and support the capacity of state systems and local programs to implement this early childhood system to improve the social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes of young children with, and at risk for, developmental disabilities or delays. The NCPMI focuses on reducing the use of inappropriate discipline practices, promoting family engagement, using data for decision-making, integrating early childhood and infant mental health consultation and fostering inclusion.
Enriches the development of current and emerging leaders in the fields of early learning and children’s media. Carrying forward Fred Rogers’ important legacy, the Institute is the official home of the Fred Rogers Archive as well as a straightforward, understanding, and compassionate voice for the healthy social and emotional development of children birth to age 8.
The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning, is a nationally recognized professional development and educational services organization dedicated to better teaching and learning in early childhood, elementary, secondary and adult education. Education professionals who serve distressed and at-risk populations- children at risk of academic failure, young children with special needs, students from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees and immigrants, is a focus. The Center also serves professionals that work with adults who seek to advance their position by obtaining U.S. citizenship, a GED, improved language skills, or basic skills needed to hold and advance from service jobs.
A central “Hub” of information for the network of Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), CPIR provides information and support to families of children with disabilities in the US and Territories.
For over five decades, The Autism Society, including a nationwide network of affiliates, has connected people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming. The website provides resources in many categories relating to Autism, an ongoing blog of information and bi-weekly newsletter.
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network is a collaboration of 4 universities and 11 organizations that together operate 20 centers across the state to provide services to children, families, educators, childcare providers, and medical professionals. Visit the website calendar of support group meetings and presentations.
TACA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. The TACA website is viewable in over 100 different languages and includes information about autism, and in-depth, comprehensive information and resources to help families navigate all aspects of the autism journey. TACA offers a Parent Mentor program, conferences and events, and TACA Chapters that support families to implement solutions and take action in their communities.
The ASD Professional Learning & Universal Support Project (A+) at Illinois State University assists the Illinois State Board of Education in addressing the significant behavior needs of children and youth with Autism Spectrum (ASD) and related behavior and communication disorders. The A+ project uses high-impact, evidence-based practices delivered through high-quality professional learning and individualized coaching in order to improve the behavioral and educational outcomes for children and youth with ASD.
The Arc of Illinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state. The Arc of Illinois has various programs that provide resources and information, and training, as well as support to families in their individual advocacy efforts.
Looking for Pre-Recorded Videos?
STAR NET Region II and VI recorded webinar library.
Both Parents and Professionals will find videos on useful topics, such as Inclusion, Transitioning from EI to ECSE and more!
PLEASE NOTE: STAR NET Region II and VI is unable to award CEs for watching these recordings.