# Fearfully and Wonderfully Made — Resource Guide

> Topic index for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs in the Kansas City area. Each sub-topic links to a markdown page with curated bullet points, citations, and session-notes references covering diagnosis, therapy, schools, benefits, legal and financial planning, transition to adulthood, and family life.

Site: [About](/about/) · [Upcoming sessions](/events/) · [Past session notes](/sessions/) · [Community events](/community-events/) · [Full comprehensive guide](/comprehensive-guide.md)

## Understanding Your Child's Diagnosis
- [ADHD: Types, Symptoms & Diagnosis](/resources/understanding-your-childs-diagnosis/adhd-types-symptoms-diagnosis.md)
- [ADHD and Autism Overlap](/resources/understanding-your-childs-diagnosis/adhd-and-autism-overlap.md)
- [ADHD: Treatment & Parenting Strategies](/resources/understanding-your-childs-diagnosis/adhd-treatment-parenting-strategies.md)
- [Self-Regulation & Executive Functioning](/resources/understanding-your-childs-diagnosis/self-regulation-executive-functioning.md)

## Therapy & Clinical Services
- [Finding a Provider — The Aidan Project Clinic Referrals](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/finding-a-provider-the-aidan-project-clinic-referrals.md)
- [ABA Therapy: What It Is](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/aba-therapy-what-it-is.md)
- [ABA Designations](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/aba-designations.md)
- [Good vs. Bad ABA](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/good-vs-bad-aba.md)
- [Ethical ABA Practice](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/ethical-aba-practice.md)
- [Common ABA Criticisms Addressed](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/common-aba-criticisms-addressed.md)
- [Evaluating ABA Providers](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/evaluating-aba-providers.md)
- [All of Everybody's Culture](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/all-of-everybodys-culture.md)
- [ABA Advocacy & Kate's Law](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/aba-advocacy-kates-law.md)
- [Early Intervention (Birth-6)](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/early-intervention-birth-6.md)
- [Who is KCDT?](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/who-is-kcdt.md)
- [Occupational Therapy (School OT)](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/occupational-therapy-school-ot.md)
- [ADHD Provider Resources](/resources/therapy-clinical-services/adhd-provider-resources.md)

## Education & Schools
- [EMBRACE](/resources/education-schools/embrace.md)
- [Horizon Academy (Learning Disabilities School)](/resources/education-schools/horizon-academy-learning-disabilities-school.md)
- [Lakemary Center (K-12 Special Needs School)](/resources/education-schools/lakemary-center-k-12-special-needs-school.md)
- [Bishop Miege Inclusive High School Program](/resources/education-schools/bishop-miege-inclusive-high-school-program.md)
- [IEP & 504 Advocacy in Catholic Schools](/resources/education-schools/iep-504-advocacy-in-catholic-schools.md)
- [IEP Process & Advocacy (Public Schools)](/resources/education-schools/iep-process-advocacy-public-schools.md)
- [504 Plans → College Transition](/resources/education-schools/504-plans-college-transition.md)

## Government Benefits, Waivers & Insurance
- [Medicaid & KanCare](/resources/government-benefits-waivers-insurance/medicaid-kancare.md)
- [Autism Waiver (Ages 0-5)](/resources/government-benefits-waivers-insurance/autism-waiver-ages-0-5.md)
- [IDD Waiver](/resources/government-benefits-waivers-insurance/idd-waiver.md)
- [Targeted Case Management (TCM)](/resources/government-benefits-waivers-insurance/targeted-case-management-tcm.md)
- [Mental/Behavioral Health & Co-Occurring Disabilities](/resources/government-benefits-waivers-insurance/mentalbehavioral-health-co-occurring-disabilities.md)
- [Appealing Insurance Denials](/resources/government-benefits-waivers-insurance/appealing-insurance-denials.md)

## Legal & Financial Planning
- [Special Needs Trusts](/resources/legal-financial-planning/special-needs-trusts.md)
- [Trust Companies](/resources/legal-financial-planning/trust-companies.md)
- [ABLE Accounts](/resources/legal-financial-planning/able-accounts.md)
- [Guardianship vs Conservatorship vs POA](/resources/legal-financial-planning/guardianship-vs-conservatorship-vs-poa.md)
- [Estate Planning Basics & Contact Info](/resources/legal-financial-planning/estate-planning-basics-contact-info.md)
- [SSA Resources](/resources/legal-financial-planning/ssa-resources.md)
- [SSI & SSDI](/resources/legal-financial-planning/ssi-ssdi.md)

## Transition to Adulthood & Employment
- [Planning for Adulthood](/resources/transition-to-adulthood-employment/planning-for-adulthood.md)
- [Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)](/resources/transition-to-adulthood-employment/vocational-rehabilitation-vr.md)
- [Sheltered Workshops (and why they're going away)](/resources/transition-to-adulthood-employment/sheltered-workshops-and-why-theyre-going-away.md)
- [Golden Scoop](/resources/transition-to-adulthood-employment/golden-scoop.md)
- [The Farmer's House](/resources/transition-to-adulthood-employment/the-farmers-house.md)
- [Autism Resource Center of Kansas City](/resources/transition-to-adulthood-employment/autism-resource-center-of-kansas-city.md)
- [Post-Secondary Education (Benedictine Cupertino)](/resources/transition-to-adulthood-employment/post-secondary-education-benedictine-cupertino.md)

## Recreation, Community & Family Life
- [SOAR Special Needs](/resources/recreation-community-family-life/soar-special-needs.md)
- [Sensory-Friendly Activities (KU Aquatics)](/resources/recreation-community-family-life/sensory-friendly-activities-ku-aquatics.md)
- [Family Camps & Faith Programs](/resources/recreation-community-family-life/family-camps-faith-programs.md)
- [Safety Resources](/resources/recreation-community-family-life/safety-resources.md)
- [Transportation](/resources/recreation-community-family-life/transportation.md)
- [SNAP Food Assistance](/resources/recreation-community-family-life/snap-food-assistance.md)
- [Finding Babysitters](/resources/recreation-community-family-life/finding-babysitters.md)