Interacting with law enforcement can be stressful, especially for neurodiverse individuals whose behaviors may be misunderstood. To help you prepare, we've compiled a list of resources, social interaction tips, and emergency planning considerations designed to support you in navigating potential encounters with law enforcement.

Recent studies indicate that most children in the United States receive their first cell phone around the age of 11 or 12. However, researchers emphasize that there isn't a universal "right" age. Instead, they recommend that parents consider a child's maturity, responsibility level, and specific needs. Read on for considerations..

Empowering parents and guardians is beneficial for creating and sustaining confidence in their skills, which in turn creates better parent-child relationships and aids in their child’s progression in different forms of therapy. Read on for tips and community resources..

One of the biggest questions caregivers and parents face today is: How much news is healthy to share with children? In a world where information spreads instantly, this question feels more relevant than ever. In this post, we explore research on what's developmentally appropriate to share—and offer a simple, practical template to help guide adults through these challenging conversations.

Sleep deprivation is something individuals on the spectrum are more likely to experience. Research has shown up to 80% of autistic children and 90% of adults were determined to have poor sleep quality. While there isn’t a behavioral program that clinicians can rely on yet, we explore tools and strategies that are indispensable for supporting families and adults in managing their sleep.

Attending a live event can be an exciting experience for kids. However, for neurodivergent kids, it can also present unique challenges. This blog highlights various things that families can do to adjust and prepare neurodivergent individuals with sensory sensitivities during their visit at live events.

Every person has their own preferences on how they would like to be referred to, but how do we know what language to use in different situations? In this blog, we will detail how the above language is categorized into “Identity-First” and “Person-First” language, the history of the language, and how to use this language in an affirming way.

People with alexithymia typically have difficulty understanding, expressing, and explaining their own feelings. Due to emotional understanding regulation being associated with neurodiverse populations, specifically autism, accurate assessment and effective treatments that target emotion recognition are crucial. Read more about alexithymia here...

Spring break is an exciting time for families. However, it's also a time when parents may feel more concerned about their kids’ safety as they venture out on vacations or spend time with friends. Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, here’s a guide to help ensure that their spring break is fun—and, most importantly, safe.

Summertime is right around the corner, which also means that summer camps will be back in session! Enrolling your child in a summer camp might be of interest to you, but it can also be a lot of work to research and determine which program is best for your child. To make it easier for you, we have compiled a list of camps for you. 

Masking is a strategy used by many autistic individuals, as well as others who are neurodivergent, to consciously or unconsciously appear non-autistic or to hide their traits in an effort to fit in. Learn more about masking and how to support the neurodivergent people in your life.

ADHD is marked by specific symptoms such as impulsiveness, difficulty staying on task, frequent mood swings, and more. Although these are very common symptoms of ADHD, this disorder can manifest and present in different ways based on gender and age.