For parents & caregivers
A shelf for the long, beautiful project of raising your kid.
Curated and reviewed by parents who've been there. Take what helps. We won't judge what you skip.
First-week-after-diagnosis essentials
If you just got an evaluation report, breathe. Start here. Nothing on this list is urgent.
- Article6 min
What to do in the first 14 days (and what can wait)
A gentle pacing plan: rest, share with one person, line up the next conversation.
- Article10 min
Decoding an evaluation report, paragraph by paragraph
Walk through standardized scores, narrative sections, and the recommendations table.
- Script5 min
How to tell your child (age-by-age scripts)
Conversation openers for ages 4–6, 7–10, 11–14, and 15+.
- Script4 min
Gentle scripts for telling extended family
Boundaries, FAQs, and what to do when grandma 'doesn't believe in it.'
School & meetings
The IEP / 504 process, in human language. Templates you can edit, not boilerplate to sign.
- Checklist8 min
IEP meeting prep: a 20-minute walkthrough
Pre-meeting checklist, talking-point worksheet, and what to do if it goes sideways.
- Reading list
Plain-English accommodation menu
200+ accommodations grouped by what they help with. Print and circle.
- Script3 min
Email templates for school transitions
Mid-year teacher change, principal escalation, accommodation revisions.
- Article6 min
Getting your child's voice into the meeting
Three age-appropriate ways for kids to weigh in on their own plan.
Daily life & regulation
- Article7 min
The low-demand morning routine
Why insisting on toothbrushing might cost you the whole morning.
- Checklist4 min
Sensory-friendly grocery & errand kit
Pre-made shopping list of headphones, fidgets, snacks, and visual schedules.
- Article5 min
Sibling support without comparison
How to talk about differences without making siblings feel less seen.
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