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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Connecticut ob-gyn practices falling short in caring for women with disabilities
Connecticut Post
📄 Publication
Highlights families and providers, and draws attention to access barriers to OB-GYN services for women with IDD in CT.
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
CPAC
🌐 Website
CPAC educates, supports, and empowers Connecticut's families with disabilities ages birth to 26, and the professionals who serve them.
Coping with Stress While Caring for a Child with Autism
Health Central
📄 Publication
Offers advice and guidance to support caregivers of autistic children.
Couple relationships among parents of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Findings from a scoping review of the literature
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
📄 Publication
Findings include themes related to marriage and divorce rates, relationship satisfaction and conflict, and other significant variables.
Crip Camp and the disability rights movement
CBS
🎥 Video
This 7-minute news report describes the powerful 2021 documentary “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” (available on Netflix.)
CT Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Source
🌐 Website
Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services. Helps families and individuals access services, resources and government benefits.
CVI Now
Perkins School for the Blind
🌐 Website
Offers reliable information and advice on Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and support for families.
Dear Future Mom
Coordown
🎥 Video
Words of wisdom from individuals with Down syndrome for the parent who has just learned that child will have Down syndrome.
Developmental Milestones for Children With Down Syndrome
American Academy of Pediatrics
📄 Publication
This study provides clinicians and families with age-based norms for achievement of key developmental milestones for children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
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