Outpatient Resources: Developed by Families for Families

These resources for your child’s outpatient services were developed by our Family Faculty and Family Advisory Council to help new patient families navigate their child’s journey:

Advocating for Your Child

• How to Advocate for your Child with a Disability in your School District (English or Spanish)

• How to Talk to your Child about an Autism Diagnosis

• Medication Sheet

• My Child was Diagnosed with ASD: What Do I Do Now?

• NJ Statewide Community Services (English or Spanish)

• Partnering with Private Duty Nursing Agencies

• Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Private Duty Nurse (English or Spanish)

• Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling your Child in a Community Program

Fun Activities

• Back to School Chatterbox

• Fun Activities to do at Home with your Child (English or Spanish)

• Healthy Sleep Habits Matching Game

• Positive Books about Kids with Special Needs

Tip Sheets

• ASD Tips from One Parent to Another

• Tips for Discharge from Outpatient Therapy (English or Spanish)

• Tips for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle and Modifications (English or Spanish)

• Tips to Manage Behavior at Home (English or Spanish)

• Tips to Reduce Stress Before your Child's Therapy Session

• Traveling Tips From One Family To Another (English or Spanish)

IEP Resources

• Annual Special Education Organizer (English or Spanish)

• IEP Families Sheltering at Home (English or Spanish)

• NJ Parent IEP Reference Guide (English or Spanish)