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Resources

Resources & Recommended Reading

At Developmental Neuropsychology Associates (DNA), we believe that knowledge is power. Whether you're navigating the evaluation process, seeking accommodations, or looking for ways to support executive function and learning at home, we've compiled a list of trusted resources to guide you.

Understanding Evaluations & Accommodations

Wrightslaw: Special Education Advocacy

A go-to resource for parents navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, and special education law.

Understood.org

Provides parent-friendly explanations of learning disabilities, ADHD, and school accommodations.

CHADD (Children & Adults with ADHD)

A comprehensive source of information on ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and school accommodations.

PA Dept. of Education:
A Parent’s Guide to Special
Education Rights

A guide to IDEA law and IEPs.

College Board SSD (Services for Students with Disabilities)

Information on SAT/ACT

accommodations and how to apply.

School Supports & Advocacy

Understanding IEPs & 504 Plans (Understood.org)

A breakdown of differences

between an IEP and a 504 Plan.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

Research-based strategies for helping kids succeed in school.

LD

Information on learning disabilities, accommodations, and strategies for students.

WrightsLaw: How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting

Tips on how to advocate for the right school supports.

Office for Civil Rights (OCR): 504 Plan Rights

Government resource on 504 Plan legal rights.

ADHD, Executive Function, & Learning Strategies

Smart but Scattered (Book)

A practical guide for helping kids with executive function challenges.

Taking Charge of ADHD (Book by Russell Barkley)

A science-backed guide to

understanding and supporting children with ADHD.

ADDitude Magazine

Articles, tools, and webinars on ADHD strategies for kids & adults.

The Explosive Child (Book by Ross Greene)

A must-read for parents of kids who struggle with emotional regulation.

The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens

Exercises to help teens improve organization, time management, and self-regulation.

Autism & Social Communication Support

Is This Autism? (Book by Donna Henderson, Sarah Wayland & Jamell White)

A practical, clinician-friendly guide to understanding and identifying autism in diverse presentations.

The Out-of-Sync Child (Book by Carol Kranowitz)

A parent-friendly guide to sensory

processing differences.

Social Thinking (Michelle Garcia Winner)

Resources for helping kids with social communication challenges.

Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism

Evidence-based perspectives on autism support & advocacy.

The Zones of Regulation

A curriculum to help children understand emotions and

self-regulation.

College & Young Adult Transition Support

The Princeton Review: College Accommodations Guide

How to secure college

accommodations for ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health needs.

Going to College with ADHD: CHADD

Strategies for ADHD-friendly studying, organization, and self-advocacy.

LD Resources for College Students (LD Online)

Tools for college-bound students with learning disabilities.

AHEAD (Association on Higher Education & Disability)

Resources on college & workplace disability accommodations.

Legal & Advocacy Resources

Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates (COPAA)

Legal resources for special

education advocacy.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

Resources for disability rights and legal protections.

State-Specific Disability Services

Find local agencies & resources for disability support.

Your Rights Under IDEA

Official U.S. Department of Education guide to special education law.

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