Author: Priya

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The First 100 Days: A Parent’s Guide to a New Autism Diagnosis

A new autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotional—all at once. Many parents describe the first few weeks as

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ParentingPhysical DisabilitiesSpecial Needs ChildrenSpecial Needs Teens

Bilingualism and Speech Delays: Myth-Busting for Special Needs

For years, parents of children with developmental challenges have been given a piece of well-meaning but flawed advice: “If your

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The 2026 Sensory Room Blueprint: AI-Integrated Lighting & Tech

For parents of children with sensory processing disorders, autism, or ADHD, the home environment isn’t just a living space—it is

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How to Find a Letter of Intent Template That Actually Covers Daily Routines and Likes/Dislikes

​As a parent of a child with special needs, you are the world’s leading expert on your child. You know

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How to Successfully Navigate the Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Transition for Teens with Developmental Delays 🏥✨

​The move from a pediatric “medical home” to the adult healthcare system is often described by parents as “falling off

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Self-Care for Special Needs Parents with No Support: A Survival Guide for 2026 🌿

If you are reading this while hiding in the bathroom for two minutes of peace, or while your child finally

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How to Handle the “Grief Cycle” After Receiving a Late-Stage Disability Diagnosis 🌿

​The moment the doctor speaks the words, the world doesn’t just tilt—it fractures. For parents coping with late-stage disability diagnosis,

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Special Needs Future Planning: What Happens to My Special Needs Child After I Pass Away?

As a parent of a child with significant disabilities, your love is fierce, but your “what-if” fears are often fiercer.

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🍽️ New 2024 Rule: How Receiving Food No Longer Reduces Your Child’s Disability Social Security Benefits

Families caring for children with disabilities often depend on disability-related income programs to cover daily living and medical costs. For

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