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Neurodivergent Parenting (Pay it forward)
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items In 2021, my oldest child, Panda, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level II with moderate support needs. I was relieved to have answers but I had no idea how much there was to learn this is the list I wish I had when I finished the zoom ca...
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Comfort & Care
Educational Needs
Physical Care
IEP, IPP, BIP Prep
Comfort & Care
All Programs that matter in the comfort and care of both neurodivergent children and their families.
Did you know that People with disabilities are not allowed to have large amounts of money in there savings accounts? Cal-Able Accounts allow for persons with disabilities and their families to save money to pay for services and prepare for the future
CalABLE: Home
Social Security Supplemental Income is something you should apply for as soon as your child is diagnosed.
Supplemental Security Income
Another Important program to apply for.
Medi-Cal
The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children is something you should apply for the moment you know you're pregnant and plan to continue the pregnancy.
WIC program
Go bento seeks to eradicate hunger in the united states, and considering neurodivergent people and families are more likely to be hungry this is something I would have loved to have.
Bento
Educational Needs
One of the biggest challenges when you are a neurodivergent family is untying education. this is my perspective from taking the public education route.
My son loves this and will play the games and read for hours.
Khan Academy Kids: Free, fun educational app for young kids
This brightly colored show was the most hilariously kid friendly way of explaining book/literary structure.
Charlie's Colorforms City
One of the big improvements in my sons language was from library books that could be read in a voice different from mommy.
Libby app
My son was non verbal until he was 3 years old. This app was a great stopgap while we were between speech therapists.
Speech Learning App for Kids / Speech Blubs
Physical Care
taking care of the body is equally important to their education.
I first saw a crashpad at my son's OT /Speech therpist office and I knew I needed one for my son's room
Milliard Deluxe Crash Pad, 5ft x 4.5ft
Panda reguarly needs some deep pressure to regualate his body, happy or sad.
Kids Weighted Vest for Sensory Needs, 3lbs
One of the best visual tactile calm down toys I ever learned about
Tookie LED Fiber Optic Mood Lamp
stay with me; I live in the high desert and the particulate matter in the air isn't always safe to breathe long term
LEVOIT Core300-P Air Purifier for Home
IEP, IPP, BIP Prep
Public education is not without a learning curve that only grows as a parent of a neurodivergent child, these resources will help[ flatten that curve and make it easier to get access to that Free Appropriate Public Education
this is actually my own product! Its a list of more then 30+ email templates to help with communicating effectively and respectfully with the school system. it is a paid product but I had to build these emails myself to cover any action.
Email Templates for Special Education
A planner specially created for making sure that you have everything organized when communicating with schools and other professionals
IEP Planner: Track Student Progress, Soft Cover
Knowing what to look for in the IEP Process is vital to getting the best for your child.
IEP Guide: What Parents Should Look For
This guide is yet to be released but it reads as another strong resource.
IEPs Made Easy: A Parent’s Guide to Advocacy