Resources for Adults and Young Adults
Please check out this list of resources for young adults and adults with "invisible differences.
General
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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Discussion Groups
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Publications Database
Employment
ADHD
Helpful Books
Autism
Helpful Books
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Developing Talents: Careers For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome And High-functioning Autism
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Developing Cross-Cultural Competence: A Guide for Working With Children and Their Families
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Your Values, My Values: Multicultural Services in Developmental Disabilities
OCD
Helpful Books
Bipolar Disorder/Depression
Support Groups
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DBSA Chicago Loop: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Chicago DBSA GLBT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Chicago DBSA Greater Chicago: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Social Skills
- North Suburbs: PEERS Social Skills Intervention