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PARENTING

Triple P Parenting Program – Evidence based parenting resource with specific materials parents can use to manage problem behaviors and encourage optimal development in young children.

Online parent training with Alan Kazdin

The Incredible Years – A comprehensive parent training series for behavior management an optimal emotional functioning of young children.

Media Plan – develop a plan based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for screen time and appropriate use of technology for children of all ages. For more information check out the Center on Media and Child Health

Effective Parenting – Handouts and information on evidence-based parenting practice for parents and professionals.

ACES– research shows a parent’s history of stress and trauma from their own adverse childhood experiences (ACES) dramatically effects their parenting and their own physical and mental health. Calculate your own ACES score and learn what you can do to help yourself and your family.

Published Research

U.S. Food & Drug Administration. FDA Authorizes Marketing of Diagnostic Aid for Autism Spectrum Disorder https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-diagnostic-aid-autism-spectrum-disorder.

· Gordon-Lipkin, E., Foster, J. & Peacock, G. Whittling down the wait time: exploring models to minimize the delay from initial concern to diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Pediatr. Clin. 63, 851–859 (2016).

· Kosmicki, J. A., Sochat, V., Duda, M. & Wall, D. P. Searching for a minimal set of behaviors for autism detection through feature selection-based machine learning. Transl. Psychiatry 5, e514–e514 (2015).

· Levy, S., Duda, M., Haber, N. & Wall, D. P. Sparsifying machine learning models identify stable subsets of predictive features for behavioral detection of autism. Mol. Autism 8, 1–17 (2017).

· Wall, D. P., Dally, R., Luyster, R., Jung, J.-Y. & DeLuca, T. F. Use of artificial intelligence to shorten the behavioral diagnosis of autism. (2012).PLoS One. 2012;7(8):e43855.

· Duda, M., Daniels, J. & Wall, D. P. Clinical evaluation of a novel and mobile autism risk assessment. J. Autism Dev. Disord. 46, 1953–1961 (2016).

· Duda, M., Kosmicki, J. A. & Wall, D. P. Testing the accuracy of an observation-based classifier for rapid detection of autism risk. Transl. Psychiatry 4, e424–e424 (2014).

· Wall, D. P., Kosmicki, J., Deluca, T. F., Harstad, E. & Fusaro, V. A. Use of machine learning to shorten observation-based screening and diagnosis of autism. Transl. Psychiatry 2, e100–e100 (2012).

· Tariq, Q. et al. Mobile detection of autism through machine learning on home video: A development and prospective validation study. PLoS Med. 15, e1002705 (2018).

· Kanne, S. M., Carpenter, L. A. & Warren, Z. Screening in toddlers and preschoolers at risk for autism spectrum disorder: Evaluating a novel mobile‐health screening tool. Autism Res. 11, 1038–1049 (2018).

· Abbas, H., Garberson, F., Glover, E. & Wall, D. P. Machine learning approach for early detection of autism by combining questionnaire and home video screening. J. Am. Med. Inform. Assoc. 25, 1000–1007 (2018).

· Abbas, H., Garberson, F., Liu-Mayo, S., Glover, E. & Wall, D. P. Multi-modular AI approach to streamline autism diagnosis in young children. Sci. Rep. 10, 1–8 (2020).

· Megerian, J. T. et al. Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Medical Device for Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nat. Partn. J.- Digit. Med. (2022) doi:10.1038/s41746-022-00598-6.

· Brian, J. A., Zwaigenbaum, L. & Ip, A. Standards of diagnostic assessment for autism spectrum disorder. Paediatr. Child Health 24, 444–451 (2019).

· Wall, D. P., et al.Optimizing a de novo artificial intelligence-based medical device under a predetermined change control plan: Improved ability to detect or rule out pediatric autism,
Intelligence-Based Medicine, Volume 8, 2023, 100102, ISSN 2666-5212.

ADHD

Parent 2 Parent – ADHD Introductory Course for parents.

www.chadd.org – National Advocacy group of adults and children with ADHD there are many local chapters throughout the United States.

Attitude Magazine

www.addwarehouse.com – Comprehensive listing of books and materials for purchase related to ADHD.

www.russellbarkley.org – One of the world’s greatest authorities about ADHD. This video is a three hour extensive overview of ADHD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCAGc-rkIfo , here is the shorter version https://youtu.be/wg6cfsnmqyg.

Understanding executive functioning skills and ways to improve them to help ADHD. https://developingchild.harvard.edu/guide/a-guide-to-executive-function/

AUTISM

www.autismnavigator.com – Information about the early signs of ASD with an extensive video library and interactive format. Full of resources for parents and professionals.

https://www.autismspeaks.org/– Comprehensive information about autism spectrum disorders. For immediate help about a new diagnosis or ASD issue call 1-888-autism2

www.autism-society.org – Official website of the Autism Society of America.

www.firstsigns.org – Focus on early diagnosis and intervention for Autism. www.cdc.gov/autism– Comprehensive information for parents and professionals. https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Resources_for_Primary_Care/Information_for_Patients_and_Their_Families/Home.aspx – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resource Center on Autism. www.operationautismonline.org – Specially designed for autism in military families.

https://healthychildren.org/ – Parent education website from the American Academy of Pediatrics

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd – National Institute of Mental Health

Local Resources

www.umcard.org – Main website for The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) serving Dade and Broward counties. www.coe.fau.edu/card/ – Website for the CARD Center serving Palm Beach County

http://project10.info/ comprehensive listing of transitions services available in Florida

Job Tips – For teens and young adults with ASD entering the work force

Sarah Ramos’ personal story of inspiration

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

www.cdc.org – Excellent resources on all topics related to child development, including a listing of miletsones from birth to age 5 years.

www.zerotothree.org – Excellent resource for information on behavior and development for young children birth to three years.

www.medlineplus.gov – Comprehensive resource from the National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health on topics related to all aspects of child development.

Pathways – developmental milestone checklists and activities to promote development by age

www.healthychildren.org – This is a website created by the American Academy of Pediatrics with specific resources for parents and families.

Special Needs

Family Voices – Advocacy, News, and Resources for families about special needs.

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/the-parent-center-network/

Transition Planning – Got Transition ? is a national resource for health care professionals, families, youth, and state policy makers focusing on a young adult’s transition from pediatric to adult health care.

DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS

Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics section of the AAP – Information for parents from two of the leading professional associations for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians.

www.abp.org – National Board Certification Organization for all Pediatric Specialties.

www.fcaap.org – Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

www.asha.org – Website of the American Speech Language Hearing Association with information for parents and educators.

www.hanen.org -Practical information for parents with at home activities to promote language.

LEARNING AND SOCIAL SKILLS

www.ncld.org – Website of the National Center for Learning Disabilities with information for parents and educators.

www.ldonline.org and www.greatschools.org – Excellent resources with information for teachers, families, and students about all types of learning disorders.

www.going-to-college.org – A website for teenagers and young adults with disabilities who plan to attend college.

For worksheets, books and resources to teach about social skills

LOCAL RESOURCES

Broward & Miami Dade County

www.211-broward.org: 2-1-1 First Call For Help, Inc. (2-1-1 Broward) provides 24-hour comprehensive Helpline and support services for individuals in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and referrals to health and human services in Broward County.

www.211specialneeds.org – 211 special needs focused services birth-22 years of age

www.namibroward.org -The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Broward County

www.sunserve.org – Mental health services for issues of sexual identity and related concerns.

Smith Mental Health Center – This sliding scale based facility has special needs after care among other services.

http://www.hendersonbh.org/

http://www.chrysalishealth.com/

https://cscbroward.org/

http://casgroup.fiu.edu/ccf – This is the website of Florida International University’s Center for Children and Families. The website is loaded with excellent resources for parents and professionals, and they are world famous for their Summer Treatment Program for children and teens with ADHD.

Palm Beach County

www.2-1-1-palmbeach.org This is a service of 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast which provides information, assessment, referral, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and suicide intervention, via the telephone as well as a comprehensive website listing local resources.

http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/youthaffairs/ – At risk youth in Palm Beach County

www.arcpbc.org – This is organizations serves special needs children and families in palm beach county.

www.ctrfam.org – The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County offering a listing of direct services to families in Palm Beach County

www.gocpg.org – The community partnership group that provides resources for housing, child development, and other supports for families.

https://www.cscpbc.org/

State of Florida

https://simplyhealthyminds.com/

www.ffddnews.com – Comprehensive site listing all news items and articles relevant to children and adults in Florida with developmental disabilities.

www.doh.state.fl.us – The Florida Department of Health website with comprehensive information on all issues pertaining to child health check the A-Z listing on this site.

www.apdcares.org – Agency for Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Florida.

www.fndfl.org – Family Network on Disabilities a statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens.

Medicaid Waiver Information – Information about receiving state funded services for a child with special needs.

www.floridaautism.org – Overview of Autism services in the state of Florida.

https://www.findhelp.org/ – Enter your zip code to fine an array of public services for basic needs – food, housing and other social services.

Public Services for Preschoolers

CHILD FIND 3 yrs – 5 yrs www.fdlrs.org – put in applicable county on website for phone number. Broward 754-321-2204 Palm Beach 561-434-8925

EARLY INTERVENTION birth – 3 yrs

Broward County – Childrens Diagnostic and Treatment Center – 954-728-8080

Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties – Easter Seals

Miami Dade County – North Dade – Univ of Miami Mailman Center 305-243-5600, South Dade – MCH 786-268-2611

Healthy Start Florida – free in home visitation for pregnant women and parents of children under three to help with care coordination, stress management, and parenting education

MEDICATION

www.childmind.org – Clear well researched information about medications and a variety of mental health topics.

www.parentsmedguide.org – Practical information about medications for parents.

www.fda.gov – Food and Drug Administration resource of the Federal Government includes most up to date listing of new medications.

www.epocrates.com – Online medication encyclopedia.

MENTAL HEALTH – ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, OCD, SUICIDE, AND MORE

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Suicide Prevention Hot Lines (800) SUICIDE

Crisis Text Line free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis. Text HOME to 741741 in the United States.

Domestic Violence 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)

211 from any county in Florida for help with resources

For general assistance by zip code – housing, finances, reduced cost medical care and other resources https://www.findhelp.org/

General Information about Stress and Mental Health

https://floridabhcenter.org/state-collaborative/#session

https://www.acesconnection.com/

https://childmind.org/symptomchecker/

www.nimh.gov – National Institute of Mental Health.

www.aacap.org – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

www.aap.org – American Academy of Pediatrics.

www.nami.org – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Depression, Anxiety, and OCD

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions

International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression

www.ocfoundation.org – Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

www.adda.org -Anxiety Disorders of America

www.DBSAlliance.org – Depression and Support Alliance

Free Support Groups for OCD

Worry Wise – resources related to anxiety and ocd

Black Dog Institute – Excellent resource on depression

For Children and Teens

www.thecoolspot.gov – A website devoted to teens coping with peer pressure.

www.kidshealth.org – Information for elementary age children on dealing with feelings, staying healthy, and growing up, as well as games and activities to help children learn more about the human body.

Project YES – Youth Empowerment Support

MINDFULNESS

Mindful Kids Miami – A non-profit organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness meditation to all children grades k-12 in Miami Dade County. “Our vision is to improve the lives of all children in the community by giving them access to mindfulness skills which reduce stress and anxiety, develop attention and focus, promote emotional regulation and impulse control, teach empathy and compassion, and create a sense of well-being.”

Mindful Living Programs – Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – founder Jon Kabat Zinn

Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center

UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center

Mind Life Institute

Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University

Emotional Intelligence from the source – Daniel Goleman

Building Emotional Intelligence

NUTRITION AND FITNESS

www.consumerlabs.com – This is an independent consumer watch group that looks at many over the counter supplements and vitamins to evaluate claims and product safety.

The Brain Food Pyramid

Fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org– Recipes and information about how to make fruits and vegetables a larger part of your family’s diet.

Facts on Childhood Obesity

Health Finder – a federal government website with tips for promoting a healthy lifestyle for the family

www.cspinet.org – This website created by the Center for Science in the Public Interest is a non-profit advocacy and research group with excellent information on nutrition, health, and consumer protection related to food safety.

www.getsweaty.com – Specific exercise and fitness tips for young children and teens.

Nutrition for Kids an interactive PBS website

For Teen Girls

For Teen Boys

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER – ODD

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resource Center for ODD

MAYO CLINIC on ODD

PARENTING

Triple P Parenting Program – Evidence based parenting resource with specific materials parents can use to manage problem behaviors and encourage optimal development in young children.

Online parent training with Alan Kazdin

The Incredible Years – A comprehensive parent training series for behavior management an optimal emotional functioning of young children.

Lives in the Balance -Based on the work of Ross Greene author of The Explosive Child, this resource provides strategies for older children and teens with oppositional, inflexible, and the most challenging behaviors based on the model of collaborative problem solving.

Effective Parenting – Handouts and information on evidence based parenting practice for parents and professionals.

ACES– research shows a parent’s history of stress and trauma from their own adverse childhood experiences (ACES) dramatically effects their parenting and their own physical and mental health. Calculate your own ACES score and learn what you can do to help yourself and your family.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Overview of Positive Psychology – University of Pennsylvania.

Martin Seligman – Author of The Optimistic Child and Learned Optimism.

Positive Psychology News

Random Acts of Kindness -This is an organization devoted to inspiring people to practice kindness and pass it on.

SYNDROMES

Below is a listing of some of the syndromes we have treated in our practice and websites families have found helpful. The National Organization of Rare Disorders www.rarediseases.org is a general resource for families searching for support and information about a rare disease or syndrome

www.rarechromo.org is also an extensive resource for rare chromosomal anomalies. If you would like us to post information about a syndrome that has impacted you or your family please feel free to contact us.

Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental impairment and autism. It affects one in 4,000 boys and one in 6,000 girls. Read more about Fragile X Syndrome here. Prader Willi Syndrome is a genetic disorder causing obesity, developmental delay, and other problems. For more information go to Prader Willi Syndrome USA . Also view the ABOUT tab on this website and look under Staff to learn more about one parent’s personal experience with PWS.

Tuberous Sclerosis is a genetic disorder where children may have a variety of medical problems related to the growth of small tumors throughout the body. It is a common cause of infantile seizures and Autism. For more information www.tsaalliance.org

Aicardi Syndrome is a relatively rare genetic disorder resulting in seizures and developmental delay. For more information www.aicardisyndrome.org

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder ranging from mild to severe where small tumors grow on nerves throughout the body. For more information go to www.nfinc.org

Angelman’s Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and problems with balance. It is often misdiagnosed as Cerebral Palsy or Autism. For more information go to www.angelman.org

TRAUMA

HELP NOW

After 5 pm call 211 Broward or text FL to 741741 to connect with a counselor.

Local organizations offering education, supports and help finding affordable therapy

PU4P – Professionals United for Parkland

Nova University Psychological and Trauma Resolution Services

http://www.southeastfloridatrn.org

http://www.tomorrowsrainbow.org/

http://angelbobby.org/

Learn About Trauma and Toxic Stress

http://www.childtrauma.org

http://www.nctsn.org/

http://www.npdcoalition.org/

https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org/

https://childrengrieve.org/

https://grievingstudents.org/

http://voicesofsept11.org/

https://complicatedgrief.columbia.edu/

https://services.aap.org/en/search/?k=toxic%20stress%20ans%20teens

https://www.emdrhap.org/content/trn-chapter/45/

https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/content/facing-tragedy

Organizations actively involved in gun safety:

Local

http://keepgunsoffcampus.org/

http://www.lwvfl.org/

http://www.preventgunviolenceflorida.org/

National

https://everytown.org/

https://momsdemandaction.org/

http://www.bradycampaign.org

http://giffords org

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