Helpful Links
Below you can find links to websites that we find helpful
While we believe these sites provide useful, respected information, we do not own, control or take responsibility for their content. We are providing these links for your convenience and information only. Always consult with your physician regarding information for medical conditions and treatments.
Asthma
- Asthma Overview
- How to Use a Diskus Inhaler - video and instructions
- How to Use a Diskus Inhaler - PDF Download
- How to Use a Flexhaler - video and instructions
- How to Use a Flexhaler - PDF Download
- How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) - video and instructions
- How to Use a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) - PDF Download
- How to Use a Twisthaler - video and instructions
- How to Use a Twisthaler - PDF Download
Autism and other Developmental Conditions
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Association for Science in Autism Treatment
- Autism DRIVE (UVA)- gives you access to ground-breaking autism research and innovative models for care, support, and education.
- Autism Science Foundation
- Autism Society of America
- Autism Speaks, Inc.
- Early Signs of Autism
- ABA Resources
- Get Answers Now (Online ABA therapy)
OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS
SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES
Breastfeeding and Postpartum Support
- Breastfeeding Info from the CDC
- Kelly Mom
- La Leche League International
- Lactation Room
- Nurturing Nature Lactation
- Bee Nourished Lactation
- The Breastfeeding Center
- Lactation Network
- Lactation Education Resources
- Infant Risk Center (info regarding medications or supplements as they relate to breastfeeding
- Postpartum support Virginia
- National Maternal Health Hotline
Early Childhood Development
Food Allergy
General Pediatrics
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)(good info on the flu, vaccinations and travel)
- Early Child Development
- Healthy Children (AAP Parenting Website)-(general info about child care including tips on safety, development, vaccines, illnesses and wellness)
- Kids Health
Illnesses
Learning Disorders
LGBTQ
- The Trevor Project
- Safe Space Nova
- Pride Clinic Inova
- Pride Clinic Children's National
- Chase Brexton LGBT Resource Center
HOTLINES
- The Trevor Project Lifeline
- Fenway Health Peer Listening Line (Mon-Sat 5-10pm)
Mental Health
Nutrition
- Building Healthy Families
- Choose My Plate
- Ellyn Satter Institute
- USDA Nutrition Website
- WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
RESOURCES FOR CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Parenting
- Healthy Children Parenting Advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Parent Child Interactive Therapy
- Parent Resources Centers Directory -check also with your local school
- Inova Parenting Resources Directory
- SCAN-free parenting classes for Northern Virginia Families
- Northern Virginia Family Services Parenting Resources for Early Childhood
Safety
School Age
Speech
Teens
Vaccines
