National Resources
National Referral Directory for Families
Simple systems, purposeful pathways to success
Wherever your family lives, you deserve good support. These national partners, organizations, and directories can help you find educational consultants, evaluators, therapists, and trusted information on ADHD, learning differences, and 2e students.
College Placement & Educational Consultants
Choosing the right school or college is a big decision, especially for students who learn differently. Educational consultants help families find the right fit.
JJB Educational Consultants Inc.
JJB Educational Consultants Inc. provides college placement services for neurodivergent students. Our clients have learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD), traumatic brain injuries and developmental delays. Having over 40 years of collective experience in the college placement field allows us to help our students and their families find the appropriate college fit for their student. We have a 100% success rate placing college-bound students with learning differences in college!
IECA — Find an Educational Consultant
The Independent Educational Consultants Association’s searchable directory of vetted consultants for school, college, and therapeutic placement.
NACAC
The National Association for College Admission Counseling offers free guides and tools to help students and families through the college search and admission process.
ADHD, Learning Differences & 2e
Trusted national organizations with research-based information on ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences, including support for bright, twice-exceptional (2e) students who often get missed.
CHADD
The leading national nonprofit for ADHD, with research-based information, parent training, and local support groups for families.
Understood
Free, expert-reviewed articles, tools, and podcasts for families of kids with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia.
International Dyslexia Association
Fact sheets on dyslexia and structured literacy, plus provider directories to help you find qualified evaluators and tutors.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Resources for parents and educators on learning disabilities, from understanding an evaluation to advocating for school supports.
SENG
Webinars, articles, and parent support groups focused on the social and emotional needs of gifted and twice-exceptional children.
Finding Help & Knowing Your Rights
Not in Sioux Falls? These directories can help you find qualified coaches, therapists, and evaluators near you, and understand your student’s rights at school.
ICF Coach Finder
The International Coaching Federation’s directory of credentialed coaches, searchable by specialty and location.
Psychology Today — Testing & Evaluation
Search for psychologists who offer psychological testing and evaluation, and filter by age group, specialty, and insurance.
Center for Parent Information & Resources
A national hub that connects you with the free Parent Training and Information Center in your state for help with IEPs, 504 plans, and special education.
Are you a professional who serves families?
Tutors, counselors, therapists, educational consultants, and evaluators: I love connecting families with people who do great work. If you’d like to be considered for this directory or talk about a referral partnership, I’d be glad to hear from you.