Newly Diagnosed New posts
Just received a diagnosis and don't know where to start. You belong here.
The Hard Days
When you need to say it out loud to someone who understands. No advice required.
Wins & Milestones New posts
Celebrate here. First words, successful IEP meetings, hard mornings that turned around.
IEPs & School
IEP meetings, 504 plans, school rights, district disputes, and everything in between.
Therapies & Treatment New posts
ABA, speech, OT, PT - finding the right providers, navigating insurance, waitlists.
Co-occurring Conditions
ADHD, anxiety, sleep, sensory, GI, seizures - parenting the full picture, not just the label.
Benefits & Financial
OPWDD waivers, NY ABLE, SSI, respite funding - making sense of what you're entitled to.
Early Years (0–5)
Early intervention, diagnosis journeys, starting therapies, preschool placement.
School Age (6–12) New posts
The thick of it - school, social skills, meltdowns, homework, friendships.
Teen Years (13–17)
Puberty, identity, self-advocacy, high school, and a whole new set of worries.
Adult Transition (18+)
Aging out, the OPWDD cliff, employment, housing, and planning for the future you can't control.
Milestone Moments
These moments happened. They will happen for you too.
Long Island Local New posts
Provider recommendations, district experiences, local events - Nassau & Suffolk specific.
Ask Anything
No category fits? Ask here. Someone in this community has been there.