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We’re officially in the begging throes of summer — and if you’re parenting a child with a disability, you know that “school’s out” doesn’t always mean “stress is out.” Reality may be setting in: there are still months to go, lots of free time to fill, and a whole new summer schedule to get used …

When your child needs therapies, medical equipment, specialized care, or supports that insurance won’t fully cover, Medicaid is often one of the most important programs available to families. For California families, Medi-Cal (California’s version of Medicaid) can connect families to programs like IHSS, while Medicaid waiver programs across the country help many children with disabilities …

Mental health in kids is rarely simple, and rarely fits into just one neat label. For our kiddos, it can feel like everything is layered on top of everything else. Anxiety, tics, compulsions, emotional regulation struggles, and trauma responses don’t always show up separately or take turns. They can overlap, interact, and sometimes make it …

Summer travel can feel like a lot to navigate. For many families like ours, vacations don’t exactly start with “Where should we go?” They start with: will the hotel work for my child? Is the amusement park or museum sensory-friendly? Will there be accessible bathrooms, safe foods, quiet spaces, or activities my child can actually …

As the end of the school year sneaks up, it feels like everyone is suddenly in full end-of-year scramble to make sure nothing important gets left behind. If you’re feeling a little stressed about getting your child’s IEP finalized, signed, and truly buttoned up before summer break, or you’re navigating a tricky transition to a …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and if there’s one thing many parents know, it’s this: supporting our kids’ mental and emotional health can feel complicated — especially when your child has a disability. Is this a tough day? A tough season? Or something bigger? When your child processes, communicates, or expresses emotions differently, it …

You’ve got school-year supports down. But summer? That’s a whole different story. Whether your child is headed to camp and might need a 1:1 aide or they’re staying at home (with a little extra support), the lead up to summer is the perfect time to start thinking about what your kiddo might need when school’s …

How to support autistic and 2e kids April is Autism Acceptance Month! If you’re parenting an autistic child, chances are you’re already thinking about what helps your child feel comfortable in their own skin, connect with others, and move through the world in a way that keeps them regulated (and true to themselves!). And then …

Most parents these days wouldn’t dream of reliving their tween or teen years. Instead, here we are, guiding our kids through them. And these years don’t come with a roadmap (we wish!). You’re not just navigating puberty and big emotional shifts (which are a lot on their own), but also the added layer of disability, …

Mealtimes can feel overwhelming when your child has a limited diet — but small shifts can make a big difference. In this episode, Undivided’s Head of Content and Community, Lindsay Crain, sits down with autism dietitian Brittyn Coleman to talk about picky eating in children with autism. Brittyn shares her most effective, practical tips to help …