Resources
Welcome! I’m so glad you found my favorite resources page along with links to my presentations and PDFs. Take a look around and see what resonates with you, and don’t hesitate to contact me with ideas on resources to add!
Websites I Recommend
YouthWell - seeks to simplify access to mental health and wellness resources for youth ages 0-25 and their families in Santa Barbara County
Mental Wellness Center - a Santa Barbara community-based non-profit
CHADD - Children & Adults with ADHD
CAG - California Association for the Gifted
NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children
Bright & Quirky - Ease the struggle for bright and quirky kids and parents, help them self-actualize with the help of experts in the fields of mental health and education, and inspire the hope that new ideas and possibilities bring. Join their free 5th Annual Online Summit now!
Bridges Academy - Bridges Academy is a school that educates a diverse group of gifted/2e students with a range of strengths, interests, and learning differences.
Child Mind Institute - dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health & learning disorders by giving them the help they need
Books I Recommend
The Power of Showing Up, by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
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And any other books by Daniel Siegel, MD or Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
Raising Twice-Exceptional Children, by Emily Kircher-Morris
The Teen Toolbox, by Cai Graham
8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD, by Cindy Goldrich
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD, by Eli R. Lebowitz
The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey
Strong-Willed Child or Dreamer?, by Dr. Dana Scott Spears & Dr. Ron L Braund
Thrivers, by Michele Borba, Ed.D.
The Addiction Inoculation, by Jessica Lahey
YouTube Channels
Podcasts
TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids - Debbie Reber
The Neurodiversity Podcast - Emily Kircher-Morris
ADHD Experts Podcast - ADDitude Magazine
I Have ADHD Podcast - Kristen Carder
The Parent IEP Lab! - Beth Liesenfeld
Dear Anxiety/Dear Anger Podcast - Go Zen
Decoding Learning Differences with Kimberlynn
Kara’s Presentations and PDFs
2e and Executive Function (EF) in a Nutshell - GUSD Presentation (I start at the 32 minute mark)
"My child has so much potential, so why are they struggling?" - 2e AD(hd)vocacy 101 - A presentation I shared with local families
Requesting an Evaluation - Read these tips for requesting an evaluation through your child's school.
SB Area Medication Management
Psychology Today - Search for local psychiatrists with various specialities.
Psychologists/Therapists
Beth Kanne-Casselman - Licensed MFT and Educational Therapist
Psychology Today - Search for local psychologists and psychiatrists with various specialities.
Other Therapies/Supports for ADHD+
OT Arts Santa Barbara - Lisa Serby
Youthwell Support Groups - a variety of free support groups for parents and teens
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