Anxiety Disorders
Associations & Institutes
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
- Autism New Jersey is a great resource, as they are a statewide network of parents and professionals dedicated to improving lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. They provide parent trainings, as well as other resources and referrals. You can call their hotline (800.4.AUTISM) or visit their website for more information.
- NJ Resource Guide which can help her find many local resources, including parent trainings. Click on the link, then select a category and enter your zip code to find the resources closest to your area. In particular, she may want to look under "School Age - Ages 5-22" for parent training opportunities, or under "Community and Support Network" for other local supports.
- 100 Day Kit. This is a great introduction to the world of autism, designed for parents who have just received their child's diagnosis. However, it may also be a useful resource for those unfamiliar with autism.
- Autism Family Services of New Jersey
- Parents of Autistic Children
- Faces for Autism
- Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
- Online caregiver course available through AGI/Houlton Institute- this provides evidence-based practices for those who support the daily-living needs of adolescents, young adults and adults with autism.
- NJ's Parent Training and Information Center for additional local supports
- For many other resources go to Autism Speaks website - take a look at our Resource Library and Family Services Tool Kits for much more information
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Chronic Fatigue
Depression
Diagnosis
Dissociation and Traumatic Stress
Eating Disorders
Journals & Magazines
Medications and Health Supplements
Mental Health Care General Links
Personality Disorders
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
Additional Mental Health Care & Counseling Resources
American Psychological Association's Disaster Response Network
American Red Cross
EMDR International Association
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Sidran Institute: Traumatic Stress Education and Advocacy
The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute
- The Center is a treatment and training center founded by Dr. van der Kolk internationally renowned expert in trauma. Trainings are provided for practitioners, resources to evidenced based methods and recent research. Also provides direct services to trauma survivors.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs: National Center for PTSD
Sexual Abuse Resources
Sleep Hygiene Resources