The Association for Autism and Neurodiversity exists to help autistic and similarly neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives through community, education, and support. Whether someone
For many families, the question of independence carries both hope and worry. Parents wonder what adulthood will look like for their child, caregivers wonder how
If you picture a clinical researcher with a clipboard, think again. A behavioral analyst is a trained professional who studies how behavior works and uses
Ever found yourself replaying a conversation for the hundredth time, or unable to move on from a task that finished hours ago? That “stuck” feeling
If you’re trying to understand the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan, here’s the short answer: both support students with disabilities, but an
If you picture a child sitting at a table doing drills, think again. ABA therapy can include structured teaching, but it also includes play, movement,
When you’re raising a child with special needs, it’s easy to get wrapped up in IEP goals, evaluations, and progress reports. You start measuring everything:
We Adjusted the Plan: Why Advocacy Doesn’t Stop After the IEP Is Signed There’s this idea that once the IEP is written and signed, things
Dear parent, just starting, You’re scared. You’re overwhelmed. You just walked out of your first IEP meeting with a stack of papers and a million
