Free Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals
We’ve compiled a collection of helpful tools, links, and information for parents, caregivers, and professionals in the ABA and autism community. Our goal is to provide easy access to reliable resources that can support your journey, whether you’re looking for therapy materials, local activities, or guidance on diagnosis and support.
Free Downloadables
Explore our collection of free downloadable worksheets designed to help children and adults improve emotional awareness, regulation, and social skills through engaging activities and practical tools.Â
Zones of Regulation
A visual tool that helps children identify and communicate their emotions by categorizing feelings and states of alertness into four color-coded zones—Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red—to support self-regulation and healthy coping strategies.
Family Fun Night Board Game
A customizable and interactive game designed to bring families together for quality time while promoting ABA skills like tolerating spontaneity, turn-taking, and staying attentive through fun activities and meaningful conversations.
Feelings Check-In Worksheet
A feelings check-in worksheet helps individuals identify and express their current emotions, promoting self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Calming Strategies
This worksheet provides practical techniques and personalized tools to help individuals manage stress and regulate their emotions effectively.
Sleep Journal
This sleep journal worksheet for parents helps track your child's sleep patterns and habits to identify issues and support the development of healthy bedtime routines.
ABA & Autism Non-Profit Organizations
The following is a non-exhaustive list of national and local non-profit organizations that support the ABA and autism community.
Autism New Jersey
The Arc is a national resource and information center serving people with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families, operated by The Arc to advocate for and support individuals across all ages and abilities.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism across the lifespan through advocacy, services, research, and support for families and autistic individuals.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a grassroots nonprofit run by and for autistic people, advocating for disability rights, self-advocacy, and inclusion in policy-making and society.
Autism Society of America (ASA)
Autism Society of America (ASA) works to increase public awareness about autism and the daily challenges faced by autistic people and their families, providing resources, advocacy, and community support.
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN)
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) provides community, support, and resources for autistic women, girls, nonbinary people, and others of marginalized genders, while advocating for inclusivity and gender equity within the autism community.
The Arc of New Jersey
The Arc is a national resource and information center serving people with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families, operated by The Arc to advocate for and support individuals across all ages and abilities.
Inclusive Activities in New Jersey
New Jersey offers a wide variety of autism-friendly and inclusive activities, from sensory-friendly performances at theaters, to recreational options such as sensory jump times, and adaptive events. The list below is non-exhaustive.
Field of Dreams
The Toms River Field of Dreams (TRFOD) is a project with a mission to encourage and engage our communities (Monmouth and Ocean Counties), with a focus on those with special needs, in physical and social activity by building a community complex to provide opportunities for special needs individuals of all ages and abilities to engage, explore and socialize together.
Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center is an ADA-compliant museum. They offer mobility assistance and other accessibility features. They also have a very helpful sensory map for your visit.
DiggerLand
Diggerland USA in Trenton, NJ is designed to be an inclusive and autism-friendly park. They offer special events and accommodations for guests with sensory sensitivities.
Mayo Performing Arts Center
MPAC sensory friendly performances have been designed to create a supportive, welcoming experience for children on the autism spectrum.
Sesame Place
Sesame Place became America's first autism certified theme park in 2018. Their staff is trained on topics ranging from sensory awareness, to motor skills, social skills, and more. Their rides are ranked on a special sensory guide from 1-10.
Paper Mill Playhouse
Paper Mill Playhouse offers performances that are designed and delivered under the advisement of the Paper Mill Autism Advisory Team, comprised of BCBAs and Paper Mill Access Staff.
Heart of Surfing
Heart of Surfing's mission is to create positive experiences for individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities through recreational activities. They offer surfing, skateboarding/scootering, roller skating, ice skating and more!
TDF: Theatre Development Fund
TDF Autism Friendly Performances present Broadway musicals and plays in a friendly, supportive environment for children and adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues and their families and friends.
Turtle Back Zoo
Turtle Back Zoo is designated certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity. Explore animals and zoo attractions on your own schedule. Sensory bags, accessibility map, quiet zones and headphone zones help guests with special needs.
State Theatre New Jersey
State Theatre New Jersey’s Sensory-Friendly Performances allow families with children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities to enjoy high-quality live entertainment in a safe, welcoming, sensory-friendly environment.
