Resource Library
At OHC, we believe that families are among the most powerful teachers. As such, our learning resources are carefully curated to reflect not only professional literature, but also the invaluable insights that professionals can gain from families.
In our resource library, you’ll find essays, research papers, videos, and news articles, among other resources. We also include examples of community organizations, both local and national, that provide essential support to families who have a loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
We have three types of resources: Family Insights (yellow), Professional Insights (green), and General Information (blue). Use the search bar and/or filters below to narrow your search.
Not sure where to begin? Check out our Recommended Starter Set for OHC Students.
About the resource library:
- Resource types:
- Family Insights include essays, videos, and articles written by or centering the voices of individuals and families.
- Professional Insights include research and reports written by professionals, as well as informational resources created and used by professionals.
- General Information includes items such as community organizations and other robust websites that provide helpful information for both families and professionals.
- The list of community resources we offer is not exhaustive. Our intention is to provide excellent examples that serve as a reference point for future healthcare providers, helping them understand the standards and possibilities in this field.
- Suggested resources to add to the library can be sent to OHCStudents@arcmass.org
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Ask an Autistic
Amythest Schaber
🎥 Video
You Tube series on autism, neurodiversity, and disability. Author is a Métis, Autistic, and multiply disabled writer, public speaker, artist, and activist. they/them pronouns
Assessment and Diagnosis of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: International Expert Consensus
Frontiers in Neurology
📄 Publication
The authors present international consensus agreement on the nomenclature, diagnostic work up, and diagnostic criteria for DSRD.
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity
AANE
🌐 Website
AANE helps Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives, providing education, community and support throughout their lifespans.
Autism and Bilingualism: A Qualitative Interview Study of Parents’ Perspectives and Experiences
Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Resources
📄 Publication
Reserarch into how bilingual parents of children with ASD may make different language exposure choices compared with bilingual parents of children without ASD.
Autism and Talent: The beautiful otherness of the autistic mind
YouTube
🎥 Video
Hour-long video by Francesa Happe, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at King’s College London.
Autism and the African American Experience
Seattle Children's Hospital
🎥 Video
An engaging community conversation with African American autistic adults, parents, advocates and experts on navigating within the IDD community and systems.
Autism Families CONNECTicut
Autism Families CONNECTicut
🌐 Website
CT non-profit focused on connecting individuals on the autism spectrum to each other by providing recreational, social and learning opportunities for them and their families.
Autism Family Guidebooks
Organization for Autism Research
🌐 Website
Topics include understanding research, navigating special ed, working on safety skills, and much more.
Autism for African American Families – Part 1: Wondering & Worrying
SmallWorldSpecialNeeds
🎥 Video
The stories of 5 "everyday" African American families who have young children with Autism: Common myths that ultimately contribute to later diagnosis and fewer supports.
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