Author: Lindsay Crain

Our kids’ lives are full of choices — what snack to eat after school, which backpack to use (Batman or Frozen?!), what skills/hobbies/interests to explore, etc. As parents, we may make choices for our kids while they’re still very young, but it’s important that they are always meaningfully involved in the planning and decisions that …

If you see your child struggling to make friends or feel included at school, it’s painful, especially if you’re told that the school just “doesn’t do inclusion” (newsflash: that’s not a thing!). Inclusion is not just a buzzword — it’s the process of making big and small changes to the school environment, processes, and culture …

It’s true, navigating the world of acquiring durable medical equipment (DME) can be a lengthy, overwhelming, and sometimes maddening process. But first — what’s DME and why does it matter? DME includes medical supports and devices that can withstand repeated uses over time, like wheelchairs, communication devices, orthotics, and more. It can make a world …

Fall is in the air, and along with it, crisp weather, pumpkin-spiced everything, and school in full swing. The honeymoon period is over and staff and students are digging in — this is the perfect time to take stock of our IEPs and make sure our kids are receiving the services and supports they need …

For those of us parenting children who need supports to thrive in school, we understand the feeling of wanting to start the school year off with everything in place, including their accommodations, which are meant to remove barriers to learning and meet THEM where they are (not the other way around!). As parents, we live …

Learning the complexities of reading and writing and figuring out nuts and bolts of math is a struggle for lots of kids. And while every child is unique in how they develop academically, if your child is exceedingly and persistently frustrated, they may have an SLD. As parents, the battle against the negative stereotypes that …

“Because of expectations of cultural gender roles, girls try to mask their social challenges. While symptoms may seem less obvious, they may be exhausted internally trying to continually fit in and understand social situations. They may seem less impaired, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need support.” — Dr. Abha Gupta With more awareness, more …

Sensory issues can make the world extremely uncomfortable to navigate. Some kids have obvious sensitivities, while other kids’ sensory difficulties can be overlooked, and they miss out on interventions that could make it easier to learn and thrive. For information about how to utilize coping skills for sensory issues at school and at home, read …

As parents, we send our kids off to school hoping that all their needs are being met, including their mental, emotional, physical, and yes, the most foundational need — safety. Tools for safety and support, like an emergency evacuation plan and an individual health plan, create a school environment that is physically safer and less …

Let’s make it easier for you by partnering you with a Navigator and all the resources of the Undivided app. We may not be able to pack your kid’s lunch, but we can give you expert tips, tools, and 1:1 coaching to get you through the first week of school and beyond, so you’ll save …