Resource Links

Websites

Family Network on Disabilties of Florida, Inc.

Division of Applied Research and Educational Support USF

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities USF

Florida's Positive Behavior Support Project

OSEP Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Beach Center on Disability

OSEP Center for Evidence-Based Practice

Council for Exceptional Children

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

The Parenting Support Center

Association for Positive Behavior Support

Special Connections

Central Florida Parent Center


Books

Durand, V.M. (2011). Optimistic parenting: Help and hope for you and your challenging child. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Durand, V. M. (1998). Sleep better! : A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs.  Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Durand, V. M. (1990). Severe behavior problems : A functional communication training approach.  New York NY: The Guilford Press.

Durand, V. M., & Hienenman, M. (2008). Helping parents with challenging children: Positive family intervention: Facilitator guide.  New York NY: Oxford University Press.

Durand, V. M., & Hienenman, M. (2008). Helping parents with challenging children: Positive family intervention: Parent  workbook.  New York NY: Oxford University Press.

Presentations

FABA 2009 Presentation (.pdf)

Association for Positive Behavior Supports 2008 Presentation (.pdf)

Association for Positive Behavior Support 2009 Workshop (.pdf)

Hope & Help Conference (.pdf)

Other

Ten Tips To Optimistic Parenting