Parent Resources
Supporting Families Every Step of the Way
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At Brilliant Minds and Bodies, we understand that parenting a child with developmental, behavioral, or learning challenges can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why we’ve created this Parent Resources page to give you tools, guidance, and trusted information to help your child thrive at home, school, and in the community.
Here, you’ll find links to valuable resources designed to empower families, promote positive behavior, and support your child’s growth
Resources
Behavior interventions
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National Center for Pyramid Model Innovation (NCPMI)
One of our favorite tools for families is the BackPack Series.
Why the BackPack Series is Helpful?
The BackPack Series is especially valuable because it:
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Offers step-by-step strategies for encouraging positive behavior.
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Uses simple language and visuals so all caregivers can easily understand.
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Focuses on building social-emotional skills, such as problem-solving, sharing, and self-regulation.
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Provides activities, printables, and tip sheets for use with young children.
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Helps families respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviors.
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Parenting Support via Understood.org
Understood.org is a trusted platform designed for families raising children with learning, attention, and behavioral challenges.
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On Understood.org, you’ll find:
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Parenting tips for managing behavior and emotions.
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Guidance on supporting your child’s education, including IEP and 504 plans.
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Articles and videos about autism, ADHD, and developmental differences.
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School advocacy tools to help you navigate meetings and services.
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Community forums to connect with other parents and share experiences.
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Working with your ABA team
Your child’s progress is a team effort. Working closely with your ABA team including your BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) can make a big difference in your child’s growth and development.
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Collaborate consistently: Share updates, concerns, and progress regularly with your BCBA and RBT.
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Follow through at home: Practice the skills and strategies they recommend to ensure consistency across settings.
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Ask questions: Your ABA team is there to guide you, so don’t hesitate to seek clarification or advice.
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Use positive interventions: They’ll help you learn effective ways to manage behaviors and teach new skills.
School Resources
Explore scholarships and tools to help families and schools work together to support every child’s unique learning needs.
Step up- – FES-UA Scholarship
Children with unique abilities often require educational and therapeutic supports that go beyond standard offerings. The Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) gives families the power to personalize their child’s education by directing funds to the areas they need most whether that’s behavioral support, therapy, assistive technology, or tailored instruction.
This scholarship allows families flexibility and control, enabling them to make choices that align with their child’s specific needs. The goal is to empower families to build an educational and therapeutic plan that truly fits their child’s strengths and goal
Parent Center hub
The Parent Center Hub is a national resource hub offering high-quality, research-based information and tools for parents, caregivers, and educators. Among its many offerings is the CPIR Resource Library (Center for Parent Information & Resources) a comprehensive database of guides, tip sheets, and fact sheets covering educational strategies, behavioral interventions, collaboration with schools, and more.
Whether you’re looking for:
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Behavior intervention ideas
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Advocacy tips for IEPs and 504 plans
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Tools for communicating with teachers or therapists
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Guidance on inclusive practices and supporting learners with diverse needs
The CPIR Library provides practical, understandable resources you can apply at home or school to support your child’s growth.