Starting a new school year with an IEP can bring both excitement and uncertainty. In this guide, we answer the 10 most common back-to-school questions parents ask every August and share practical tips to help you prepare, communicate with your child's school, and start the year with confidence.
Does My Child Need Guardianship at Age 18? Understanding Guardianship vs. Supported Decision-Making: Wondering if your child with a disability needs guardianship at age 18? Learn the differences between guardianship and Supported Decision-Making and explore which option may be right for your family.
There was a time when the thought of traveling with my daughter filled me with anxiety. Not the typical parenting kind of anxiety. The kind where I would lie awake…
Summer can disrupt routines for individuals with ADHD, autism, and developmental disabilities. Discover executive functioning tools, apps, and strategies that build structure, independence, and confidence.
Summer can be a meaningful season for growth and connection for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and other developmental disabilities but finding the right program often takes early planning and the right questions. This blog walks families through practical steps for identifying supportive summer camps and programs, including how to evaluate staff training, explore 1:1 support options, understand funding resources like Medicaid waivers, and tap into local networks such as parent groups and disability organizations. With thoughtful preparation, families can find programs that align with their loved one’s needs, interests, and support level, helping make summer both safe and enriching.
Mental health challenges can look different in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how to recognize concerns early, navigate barriers to care, and find support for both your loved one and yourself as a caregiver.
Not sure how to explain autism to your child? CaringTide shares simple, age-appropriate ways to help kids build empathy, understanding, and real friendships with peers who have autism.
Learn how congenital heart disease (CHD) overlaps with intellectual and developmental disabilities and discover advocacy tips, school supports, and trusted family resources.
After guardianship is granted, families often have questions. Learn who needs the paperwork, how to honor autonomy, and when to explore supported decision-making.
Medicaid waivers can provide critical support for children with IDD/DD. Learn how they work, why waitlists are long, and how to get started.