Planning for Success Trick or Treating

RCADD has created a social story for our youngest trick-or-treaters. Talk through the steps with your child before setting out on Thursday. Looks like the Chicago-area can expect nice weather! 

Trick or Treating Social Story 

Stress and Modern-Day Parenting

Feeling stressed in your parenting journey? It's understandable. The New York Times reports on the Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy's advisory calling attention to the stress facing parents and caregivers. Take a deep breath, know that you are not alone. Short podcast episode can be found below. 

The Parents Aren't All Right 

A Free Guide to Toileting (for parents of children with an ASD diagnosis)

Rise Up 4 Autism is hosting free, virtual lectures for parents on September 30th from 7-8 pm. Interested? Please use the link below to register. 

A Rapid Method of Toilet Training

PBS and Daniel Tiger: Getting Ready for Preschool

Preparing Your Child for Preschool - Click to find ways to help a young child get ready for preschool.

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - Grownups Come Back Song (Babysitter) Video | PBS KIDS

Caregiver Support: Challenging Behaviors and Anxiety

Does your child see a physician through Rush University Medical Center? If so, two programs are being offered to support parents and caregivers navigate challenging behaviors and childhood anxiety. Groups are offered virtually. Click on the links below to learn more. Private and public insurance (Medicaid) are accepted.

Building Early Connections - For parents and caregivers of children 0-8 years of age. Learn to manage challenging behaviors and support social emotional health.

Cool Little Kids - Program for caregivers of 3-6 year old's trying to support their child with excessive shyness or anxiety. The aim is to learn skills to build bravery.

Free Virtual Toileting Work Shop

Click on the link below for tickets: 

A Rapid Method of Toilet Training Children with Autism | Humanitix

Early Education Opportunities in Chicago

Chicago Early Learning 

Chicago Early Learning offers plenty of great programs to support families and make early education available for every child. We have programs for expecting mothers, home visiting programs for children under age 3, and Community-Based Programs that include Head Start and Early Head Start and offer free health services. Our services go beyond the classroom to ensure all children get a high-quality education.   Don’t forget that school starts in August! Explore your options and apply now to secure your child’s seat in a high-quality early learning program near you.