A practical, supportive space for parents raising autistic and developmentally delayed girls navigating the 9th-grade transition.
If you are here, you already know that raising a neurodivergent teen—especially a girl stepping into the complex world of high school—is a journey that requires endless patience, fierce advocacy, and profound love. It is also a journey that can feel incredibly isolating.
This site was created by a parent, for parents. It is designed to cut through the overwhelming medical jargon and offer exactly what we need on the hardest days: practical strategies for daily life, clear guidance for IEP planning, and the simple reassurance that someone else understands. Whether you are looking for ways to manage morning routines or local resources to build your support team, you are in the right place.
Parenting a teen with developmental delays is a marathon. High aggravation and "parental burnout" are very real. Before you dive into the strategies for your daughter, remember that you cannot pour from an empty cup. This site is here to give you the tools to help her, while reminding you to take a breath and care for yourself, too.
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