Family Resource Hub

Learning at Home and School

These OCALI resources are designed to help families support their child’s learning and development both at home and at school. Whether you are looking for answers about your child’s needs, curious about their development, or wondering how to help them thrive, these resources are here to guide you.

Here, you will find a few ideas to help:

  • Understand your child’s learning and development, with simple explanations and answers to common questions.
  • Build connections between home and school, so everyone supporting your child can work together using positive strategies that encourage growth.
  • Try everyday teaching and support strategies, with practical ideas that fit your child’s age, interests, and abilities.
  • Hear from other parents, including examples of how families have supported their children, offering encouragement and inspiration.

Some of these resources are part of a larger collection, but this is a great place to start and explore more when you are ready. Resources will be added over time, so you can keep coming back for more ideas and guidance.

Start exploring by clicking on any resource below.

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AT Decision-Making Tool

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This tool helps the educational team assess the need for assistive technology and accessible educational materials. It does not identify specific AT or AEM but gives guidance when an assessment is needed.

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Autism Center Grab n’ Go Resource Gallery: Family/School Communication Forms

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These forms are a simple, effective tool to help families and schools share positive updates and important information about your child.

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Designing Flexible Assessment and Learning Kits for Home and School

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Learn how a team created personalized kits that can be used at school or home for learners to transition seamlessly from face-to-face to online learning.

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First Concerns About Child Development: What Parents Need to Know

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Many parents have concerns about their child’s learning and development throughout their life. This tool provides helpful information for parents of children ages 3-21.

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OCALI’s LifeSkills for Adulthood Framework (OLAF)

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Designed for grades K–5, OLAF can be used by anyone to teach essential life skills, build confidence in young people, work together, find areas for growth, and create support plans.

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Ohio PROMISE Discover SPARK Guides: Simple Play Adaptation for Kids

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Designed for early care professionals, families, and caregivers, these guides offer practical, easy-to-use strategies for adapting materials and activities to create learning experiences for all young children.

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Ready, Set, Action! Simple Strategies to Support Learning, Build Connections, and Offer Balance

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This video explores an online training offering easy-to-use strategies. Hear from two parents of young adults with autism about their experience using this FREE resource.

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Welcome to Homeroom! Tips for Creating a Learning Environment at Home

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Explore how to create school-like environments at home that help students connect their perception of school and learning in their home.

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