Guides
Everything we've written, in one place.
Getting started
Right after diagnosis
A warm, practical checklist for the first weeks — without rushing the future.
First 90 days
A sequenced action plan organized by your child's age.
Diagnosis & evaluation
How autism evaluations work and how to advocate for timely access.
Finding therapy
ABA, OT, speech therapy, and Early Intervention — how to find them and why waitlists start now.
Adult autism diagnosis
What a late diagnosis means practically — ADA accommodations, unmasking, finding support.
School
IEP script generator ✦
Describe your situation — get a word-for-word script with legal language and pushback responses. Free.
IEP deadline calculator ✦
Enter a key date and see exactly when the school's legal clock runs out — evaluation, annual review, triennial.
School & IEP
Your rights under IDEA, how IEP meetings work, and how to read the document.
IEP advocacy
What to do when the school says no — Prior Written Notice, IEEs, and due process.
Communication & AAC
How autism affects communication, what AAC is, and how to access it through school and insurance.
Daily life
Sensory processing
Sensory differences at home and school, OT, and what sensory diets actually are.
Sleep
Why sleep is harder for autistic people, sleep hygiene adaptations, and melatonin.
Feeding & food selectivity
When food selectivity needs feeding therapy, what SOS therapy involves, and mealtime strategies.
Mental health
Co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, and depression — and how to find therapists who understand autism.
Benefits & money
Money & benefits
SSI, Medicaid waivers, and tax-advantaged savings — a map of the programs families use most.
ABLE accounts
Tax-advantaged savings for people with disabilities.
Insurance & coverage
Prior authorization, denial appeals, and state ABA mandates.
Respite & caregiver support
Caregiver burnout is real. Respite is a safety feature, not a luxury.
Adulthood
Planning for adulthood
The transition from school services to adult services — start planning by age 14.
Employment & vocational rehab
Vocational Rehabilitation, ADA accommodations, and supported employment programs.
Housing
Group homes, supported living, HCBS waivers, and what's realistic to plan for.
Legal planning & guardianship
Guardianship alternatives, supported decision-making, and special needs trusts.