Additional Resources

Hotlines

If you or someone you know are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself and/or others, please consider the following hotlines. Your life matters. You matter. Please seek the help you need.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 –or– 988
For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line
Text “HELLO” to 741741

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
(800) 662-HELP (4357)

Advocacy

Autism Society

Autistic Reality

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

Actually Autistic Blogs List

Health/Education

A. J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University

Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph’s University (SJU)

Traumatic Experiences

Making special education work for your child during COVID-19 (Harvard Health Blog)

Traumatic Experiences (Sesame Street)

How Americans with disabilities can cope with the COVID-19 crisis (American Psychological Association [APA])

Planning

How to Find an Accessible Apartment (Rent.com)

Disability Apartments: Looks and Features You Might Find (Apartmentguide.com)

What is a Special Needs Trust? (JustGreatLawyers.com)

STEM for ASD (UTexas)

A Guide to Vehicle Modifications for People with Disabilities

Special Needs Grants

Modify Your House with Our Home Accessibility Checklist

Fun & Activities

27 Games & Activities For Kids With Autism (Word.Tips)

Sensory Processing

Neuro-Unity understands that each individual will process sensory information differently. What may help for one individual, may not be in the best interest for another. Neuro-Unity celebrates and encourages each neurodivergent individual’s growth. Please use your best judgement when utilizing these ideas.

Sensory Room Ideas (Angi)

Humber Sensory Processing Hub (NHS UK)

Helpful Advice for Sensory Processing Challenges (Looks Like Language)

Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder (BigRentz.com)

Sensory Overload (BusinessCostSaver.co.uk)