Research Databases
Academic & Educational Resources
Back-to-School Help
Accessible Digital Resources for Communication & Support
Communication Supports (AAC & Visual Tools): Tools to support expressive communication and social interaction.
Visual Schedules & Routines: Supports for structure, predictability, and daily independence.
Social Stories: Resources to teach social expectations and behaviors.
Sensory & Emotional Regulation: Tools to support emotional awareness and coping strategies.
Life Skills & Independence: Resources for daily living, organization, and independence.
Parent & Caregiver Resources: Guides and tools to support implementation at home and in daily life.
- Family Resources Hub: from Autism Society & The Arc
Teacher & Professional Resources: Support for educators, therapists, and school teams.
Early Childhood/Preschool Supports: Resources for young children and early childhood.
- Play-Based Communication Activities – Search “Play Based Communication Activities”
Transition & Adulthood Supports: Tools for teens and adults building independence.
- Transition Planning (school to work)
- Transition Planning (school to work)
- Independent Living Skills (from budgeting to daily routines)
- Independent Living Skills Guides (voting)
Mental Health & Co-Occurring Needs: Supports for emotional well-being and additional needs.
Accessibility & Universal Design: Strategies to make environments more inclusive for everyone.
Multilingual Resources: Materials for diverse communities and languages.
Crisis & Safety Resources: Tools for prevention, de-escalation, and safety planning.
External Organizations & Resource Hubs: Trusted websites with additional tools and information.
Technology & Apps: Digital tools that support communication and regulation.
- AAC apps (e.g., Proloquo2Go, TouchChat)
- Emotional Regulation apps (Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame)
Local New Jersey Resources
