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Receiving a diagnosis that your child has an intellectual disability or Down syndrome can be a lot to process, accept, and understand. It can bring with it a range of feelings, from fear to grief to joy, not to mention all the worry about the stigma, stereotypes, and misconceptions that often accompany these diagnoses — …

Summer is fully underway, parents! And with all that planning and prepping we’ve been doing, reality may be setting in — we still have lots of free time before school starts again in the fall. How can we make sure the rest of summer flows with as much ease as possible? Whether you just want …

The ultimate guide to actually make this the happiest place on Earth for your kiddo As we continue highlighting disability-friendly vacation spots for the summer, this week, we’re diving into the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland! Whether it’s your first time planning a visit or you’re an annual pass holder, it’s natural to feel a …

Don’t miss this disability-friendly travel list for families in the Los Angeles area! Summer is finally here, and while in our minds we’re on a sunny beach reading the latest bestseller, in reality, we might be feeling a little nervous about planning our summer trips with our kiddos. Some of us may consider avoiding travel …

With summer break right around the corner, we want to shine some light on a topic that takes no breaks — your child’s care team. Whether you’re new to a diagnosis and don’t know where to start, are in the process of organically building your support team, or are reevaluating what your child needs, building …

Tips on bullying prevention, emotional regulation, behavior therapies, and more! As the school year comes to an end, you may be breathing a sigh of relief, or stressing out about summer plans. School is often the setting parents worry the most about — for our kids, school can feel like an extra vulnerable place, especially …

When a child is struggling with their mental or emotional health, it can be hard — and sometimes utterly terrifying — for parents to know how to help (and with added complications when they also have a developmental disability). How do we tell the difference between a crisis situation and emotions that are a normal …

5 tips for navigating post-IEP and closing the year with confidence It’s a busy time for IEP teams and parents alike as we work toward closing this school year! Are you worried about completing and signing the IEP before the last day of school? What if you don’t agree with the IEP but want to …

Does your child participate in a counseling or social skills group at school? Maybe they have a speech therapist they work with once a week? Or perhaps they have a 1:1 aide in the classroom? These are called related services in an IEP — services and specialized supports that a child needs to meet their …

As we prepare to transition to summer, we have a lot on our minds when it comes to our kiddos’ time off school. How do we plan for a summer filled with fun and growth that allows our kids to have a successful, accessible, social summer? This week, we’re exploring how to get the most …