Parent Resources

Just like you, I am a parent of a neurodivergent child. I know what it is like to be handed a diagnosis you know nothing about. I know what it is like to advocate for your child in a broken system. I know how busy and expensive life with neurodiverse children can be.

If you are going to be a strong advocate and parent for your child, then you deserve access to resources and community support. Let's push past the confusion, overwhelm, and loneliness a diagnosis can bring to a family and instead work on supporting you to be more knowledgeable, better prepared, and part of a supportive community. The mantra around here is:

Helping you become knowledgeable about your child's diagnosis, arming you with tools to improve day to day life, and giving you the supportive community you need.

For the diagnosis stage...

You just learned about hyperlexia, but have no idea what it is: Learn more about hyperlexia
You suspect your child has hyperlexia and want to know how to get the diagnosis: Learn more about the hyperlexia diagnosis process
Waiting to get a diagnosis?: 20 things you can try while you wait for the assessment
Your child has been told they are "too social" for an autism diagnosis: 8 ridiculous myths about autism
You're just learning about autism: Best books about autism
You've been told that sensory processing disorder isn't a real diagnosis: Best books about sensory processing disorder
You find yourself overwhelmed by your child's diagnosis: 8 things to know when your child is diagnosed with autism

For your parenting struggles...

Your child's meltdowns are overwhelming to understand: Meltdowns are rarely about the little things like Cheerios
You aren't sure which therapies your child would benefit from: Tips on how to pick the best therapy for your child
Your child chews on everything: 5 things to know about the child who chews on everything
Your child isn't potty trained yet: Free potty training social stories await you
Your child struggles with transitions: 5 ways to help your child with transitions
Your child needs help with sleep: 8 sleep strategies for autistic kids
Your child is extremely picky and struggles during mealtimes: 15 mealtime strategies
You feel like self-care isn't possible ever: 50 self-care activities you can do together with the kids

For your advocacy journey...

You're just learning how to advocate for your child: 10 advocacy tips
You find it difficult to advocate because no one's hear of the diagnosis: 5 tips for advocating when no one's heard of the diagnosis
You're finding your child's school unsupportive: What to do when your child's school fails to support their needs
You have an IEP meeting coming up: Free printable IEP resources

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