Resources
Below is a curated list of resources that have inspired NeuroKind’s approach. From social stories to assistive tools, schools, and therapy programs. Each one was chosen because it helps bridge learning gaps with compassion.
Educational Resources
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Head Start Inclusion: Getting Ready for School in the Morning — Great for morning routines and transition prep.
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Social Workers Toolbox: Going to School — Helps children visualize daily school steps.
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SETBC: Walking Calmly In School — Encourages emotional regulation and calm movement.
Social Stories
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Talking Matters: Being a Good Winner — Builds social awareness through play.
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Talking Matters: Noticing Friends — Teaches empathy in small peer interactions.
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Head Start Inclusion: Feeling Frustrated — Recognizing and expressing emotions safely.
Spectrum Schools & Labs
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Creekside School — Personalized autism education in Silicon Valley.
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PACE (Pacific Autism Center for Education) — Early intervention programs.
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Stanford Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (Fung Lab) — Pioneering research in neurodiversity and social cognition.
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San Jose State Torabian Autism Lab — Community-based autism studies.
Assistive Technology
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Otter.ai: Speech-to-text trained for atypical voices — useful for articulation differences.
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MindMeister: Visual mind-mapping for concept learning.
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C-Pen Reader: Scans text and reads aloud — reduces reading fatigue.
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Glean & Read&Write Gold: Note-taking and comprehension aids.
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Jaws / ZoomText / WordQ: Tools that make reading and typing accessible.
Community & Therapy Resources
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Points of Light: DIY Therapy Kits for emotional learning.
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Spirited Play Labs (Berkeley): Sensory play-based learning environments.
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Easterseals: Children’s Services & Blogs — Inclusive family support programs.
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510 Families: Bay Area Special Needs Resource Guide — local, family-driven support list.
