Parent Resources
Resource Websites:
The Arc Oregon has a rich history of working to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families.
FACT Oregon empowers families and transforms how communities perceive disability. Our peer support, trainings, and resources equip and empower families, transform how they see disability, and help them have high expectations and dream big dreams for their children. We support families to navigate disability and special education, drawing on the lived experience of our team, many themselves parents of youth experiencing disability, and we call out the critically important role of parent/caregiver as a child’s number one fan and advocate.
Charting the LifeCourse is designed to be used for your own life, for your family members, or in the work you do. The framework and tools will help you organize your ideas, vision, and goals, as well as problem-solve, navigate, and advocate for supports.Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs OCCYSHN is Oregon's public health agency for children and youth with special health care needs.
Please enjoy these FREE STAR Home Supports. They are intended as resources for families with children who have autism or a developmental disability to support home learning and routines.
Swindells Resource Center supports parents and caregivers of children who have special health, behavioral or developmental needs. We provide video resources, information and education to communities throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.
Upcoming Events:
Parent Cafe - Tuesday, March 18, 2025 5-8 pm
Screen Strong: Kids' Brains and Screens - March 18, 5:15-7:30 - dinner and training
Supporting Communication and Play Skills with Your Neurodivergent Child, March 19th 6:00-7:30 pm
Your Child's Plan for Special Education: IEP Basics - March 31, 6:00-7:30 pm
What is Neurodiversity? Spring 2025 Series - Multiple Dates
State Testing Information
Sample Tests and Available Supports