Online Publications & Resources

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The Sherlock Center offers hundreds of online resources and publications on topics across the lifespan, from early intervention to transition to person-centered thinking, employment and self-determination. 

These resources are searchable in the fields below. You can search by a keyword or an exact title in the “Search All Resources” box or you can search by project/service, topic or type – form, online resource or Sherlock Center publication.

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  • Online Resource

    The Red Book - A Guide to Work Incentives and Employment Supports (Spanish version)

    The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals and counselors who serve people with disabilities.

  • Sherlock Center Publication

    The Rhode Island Coalition For Family Support and Involvement - Family-Centered Practice: How are we doing?

    The coalition developed this Family-Centered Practice Rating Scale as a tool for Rhode Island families, providers, schools and communities to evaluate and improve how programs in Rhode Island support families.

  • Form

    Theory of Action

    Current Theory of Action for EI.

  • Online Resource

    Think College

    Think College provides resources and tools for students, families, and professionals. This website shares what is currently available in college programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, provides resources and strategies, and informs about training events. The information is for transition-aged students as well as adults attending or planning for college.

  • Online Resource

    Think Work Stories

    Think Work Stories is a series of employment success stories on subjects such as career planning, job supports, job matching, job negotiation, family support, and funding.

  • Form

    Three Child Outcomes

    Detailed prompts for information reported in each child outcome.

  • Online Resource

    Tips on Helping Your Child Build Relationships

    Through relationships, children discover who they are and learn to understand others. This resource shows how you can help infants and toddlers develop strong relationships with the people in their lives.

  • Form

    Tips to Completing the Health Insurance Authorization Form

    This document provides guidance to EI providers to help parents complete Health Insurance Authorization.

  • Online Resource

    Transition Activity Calendar

    The Transition Activity Calendar was developed specifically for visually impaired high school students who plan to attend college.

  • Form

    Transition Frequently Asked Questions

    Transition guidance for EI providers.

  • Form

    Transition Notification and Consent (T1)

    This form is used to inform LEA's that a child is potentially eligible for early childhood special education.

  • Form

    Transition Planning and Steps (T2)

    This form is used to document steps to be taken by EI, Family and the LEA to prepare a child for a smooth transition from EI.

  • Form

    Transition Process at a Glance

    Easy to follow graphic on Transition Process.

  • Online Resource

    Transition Services, Rhode Island Department of Education

    The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is the state agency that oversees the elementary and secondary education system from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. Visit this website to get basic information on transition in Special Education and related resources.

  • Form

    Transition Talking Points

    This form provided updated terminology and timeline for EI transition.

  • Online Resource

    Transition to Adulthood for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Timeline for Parents

    The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, New Jersey's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, offers this one-page timeline in English and Spanish to provide parents of young adults with developmental disabilities an overview of considerations in planning for the transition to adult life and national resources on transition topics.

  • Online Resource

    Transition to Adulthood: A Health Care Guide for Youth and Families

    This guide, published by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network provides people with disabilities and their families with information on how to choose a source of health care coverage, create a health care support network, integrate health care transition goals into their educational plans and manage their health care. It includes useful guides and worksheets for keeping track of health care records, making doctor's appointments and talking to doctors about health concerns.

  • Online Resource

    Transition Toolkit

    The toolkit offers a variety of resources to support the successful transition of older students with deaf-blindness.

  • Online Resource

    Trauma and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    This Vanderbilt Kennedy UCEDD publication offers tips and resources for those working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who have experienced traumatic events.

  • Online Resource

    U.S. Department of Education

    The department's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.