Parent Resources
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Parent Guides
Parent Guide: Educational Rights & Responsibilities (English)
Derechos y Responsabilidades en Materia de Educacion (Spanish)
ADHD Resources
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - National Institute of Mental Health
Identifying & Treating ADHD: A Resource for School and Home
Reading Resources
Shining Stars Preschoolers Get Ready to Read - National Institute for Literacy
Parent Resource Links
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Illinois State Board of Education
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Office of Special Education Programs
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Illinois PUNS Website
The Illinois PUNS is a waiting list of individuals with developmental delays that have unmet needs. These individuals are looking for supports or services within the next 5 years. Supports include in-home or home based supports, respite care, developmental training focused on life and work skills, adaptive equipment, residential services and other supports to improve quality of life. Individuals can be added to the waiting list starting at 3 years old, again if supports are needed within the next 5 years. For more information on PUNS, such as how to complete an application and PUNS criteria, contact Central IL Service Access, Inc. (CISA) at 217-732-4731 or visit the IL Department of Human Resources Website.
Community Service Links
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Autism Society
The Autism Society exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.
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ChildCare Smiles
ChildCare Smiles is leading the way for parents to find quality information about preschools, child care and daycare centers.
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Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)
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Love and Logic
Love and Logic® provides simple and practical techniques to help parents. -
marcfirst
Guarantees personal dignity of people with developmental disabilities, promotes their personal achievements based on their dreams, desires & abilities. -
Project Oz
A not-for-profit human service agency that focus' on preventing drug abuse, empowering youth & young adults, assisting homeless & runaway youth.
