Resources
We are committed to supporting individuals and families from birth through young adulthood (ages 3–30). Below you’ll find trusted resources for neurodevelopment, learning, and mental health at every stage.
Supports by Age group
Birth to Age 3: Early Support & Intervention
Early identification and intervention are key to healthy development. These programs serve infants and toddlers in South Carolina:
Developmental Milestones: From the CDC, a list of developmental milestones for your child, from age 2 months to 5 years.
- BabyNet: South Carolina’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Help Me Grow South Carolina: Free developmental screenings and support for families from birth onward.
- Zero to Three: Evidence-based information on infant and toddler development and parenting.
- Family Connection of South Carolina: Support, education, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
- Center for Developmental Services (CDS): connects children and families with developmental delays or disabilities to coordinated medical, therapeutic, educational, and support services in one location.
Ages 3 and Up: School-Age & Young Adult Supports
As children grow, additional supports become available in the community and through schools:
Child Find in Public Schools: Public school districts evaluate children ages 3+ for developmental delays or disabilities and provide special education services if eligible. (Greenville County School District Child Find; for other districts, search “Child Find” on your district’s website or contact your district office)
- HealthyChildren.org: Guidance on learning and thinking differences, developmental milestones, and mental health.
- Understood.org: Resources for families and individuals with learning and thinking differences, from preschool through adulthood.
- Learning Disabilities Association of America: Support, advocacy, and resources for children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities.
- Wrightslaw: Information on special education law and advocacy.
- ExceptionalSC.org: South Carolina’s scholarship fund for families of students with disabilities, providing financial assistance for tuition at approved private schools.
Topic-Specific Resources
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available now:
Emergency: If there is immediate danger, call 911.
988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, available 24/7. Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOPE4SC to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
NAMI South Carolina — Local support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
South Carolina Department of Mental Health Mobile Crisis — Contact your local DMH center for mobile crisis response.
- Hope Connects You; Resources for both adults and children.
- The Trevor Project: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. Call, text, or chat with trained counselors who provide affirming support and understand the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ young people.
Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being
- Effective Child Therapy (from Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology)
- The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL; at Vanderbilt University)
Dyslexia
- Overcoming Dyslexia (Shaywitz & Shaywitz, 2020)
- The Dyslexic Advantage (Eide & Eide, 2023)
- Parent’s Guide to Dyslexia (Child Mind Institute)
IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know (International Dyslexia Association)
Autism
- South Carolina Autism Society (SCAS): advocacy, education, resources, and support services for individuals with autism and their families across South Carolina.
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): promotes self-advocacy, disability rights, inclusion, and resources for the autistic community.
- Not an Autism Mom Book List: autism and neurodiversity books recommended by autistic individuals, educators, and advocates to promote inclusive, respectful understanding and support.
ADHD
- Taking Charge of ADHD (Barkley, 2020)
- ADHD 2.0 (Hallowell & Ratey, 2021)
- Understanding Girls with ADHD (Nadeau, Littman & Quinn, 2015)
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- ADHD Resources (Child Mind Institute)
Transition to Adulthood
- National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD): free resources to help students with disabilities navigate college accommodations, academics, and support services.
- International Dyslexia Association’s College Transition Guide information to help students with dyslexia prepare for college accommodations, self-advocacy, and academic success after high school
- Understood.org College Prep Guide: tips to help students with learning and thinking differences prepare for the transition to college and disability support services
- Understood Workplace Resources: guidance on workplace accommodations, neurodiversity, disability rights, and career success strategies for individuals with learning and thinking differences
- Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Adult Resources: information, advocacy, and practical support for adults with learning disabilities navigating school, work, and daily life
- Able SC: advocacy, independent living support, employment services, and resources for people with disabilities
- Resources for Autistic Adults from Autism Speaks
- South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD): helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment through career counseling, training, education, and support services.
- Recreation Guide from Greenville CAN
- David’s Table serves adults with disabilities and their families by connecting them to community, resources and purpose in Upstate South Carolina
How Palmetto Psych Can Help
If you have concerns about your child’s or young adult’s development, learning, or mental health, we provide comprehensive psychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations, recommendations, and ongoing support for ages 3–30.
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