Step 1 of 6

What brought you here today?

There's no right answer. We just want to understand where you're starting from, so we can point you toward the right people.

Step 2 of 6

Tell us about your child.

We'll use this to find parents who are in a similar chapter. You can use a nickname - whatever feels comfortable.

Pre-filled for Long Island. Update if you're elsewhere.
Age group (select the best fit)
Step 3 of 6

What's your child's diagnosis?

Select all that apply. These become your community tags - they help surface the right conversations and the right people.

Primary diagnosis
Support level (select the closest)
Co-occurring conditions (optional)
Step 4 of 6

What are you navigating right now?

Select everything that resonates. This shapes what you see in the community - posts from parents who are in similar chapters, or who have already been through yours.

This helps us understand what you're hoping to find here.
Step 5 of 6

Your badges.

These aren't achievements - they're signposts. Choose any that feel true to where you are or where you've been. Other parents will see them on your posts. You can change them anytime.

🌱
Just Starting
New diagnosis, new terrain
📋
IEP Veteran
You know what FAPE means
🌊
In the Deep End
High support needs, full time
🔥
Burned & Still Here
Caregiver burnout and counting
🌄
Found Our Footing
Hard-won stability
⏳
Decade In
10+ years in this journey
🔄
Co-occurring Complex
Juggling more than one diagnosis
🚀
Transition Survivor
Navigated the 18+ cliff
💪
Solo Parent
Doing this on your own
⭐
Milestone Collector
You live for the breakthrough moments
We'll use this to notify you about replies to your posts and any important community updates.
Step 6 of 6

You're almost there.

Here's a summary of what you shared. You can always update this later. When you're ready, submit - and you're in.

Why you joined
I feel isolated - no one gets it  ·  Looking for practical advice
About your child
Age 7 · School age · Diagnosed 1–2 years ago
Diagnosis tags
Autism / ASD ADHD Anxiety
Navigating
IEP meetings Finding therapists Meltdowns My own wellbeing
Your badges
IEP Veteran Co-occurring Complex
Once you submit, you're part of the community. Your profile helps surface the right conversations and the right people. Welcome.
Before you join

"Show up honestly. Speak to others the way you needed to be spoken to on your hardest day. Hold space for where someone else is, even if you're past it."

You're in. Welcome to Orvana.

You're now part of the Orvana community. Head to the forum - there are people in here who have lived exactly what you're living.

Explore the forum or the Long Island resource library - both are waiting for you.

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