Learn how updates to Undivided's IEP Assistant help you understand what's in your child's IEP, review tailored recommendations, and prepare for your meeting.

Does your home actually support your child's sensory needs — or is it working against them? We sat down with Beatrice Tokayer, founder of BRT Interior Design and mom of three boys with ADHD, to break down what sensory-friendly really means, what it looks like when it's done well, and how families can start making changes at home that ripple into every space their child navigates outside of it

In this video, Dr. John Piacentini, Ph.D., ABPP, Director of the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program and Clinic and Director of the UCLA Tourette Association Center of Excellence, and Harper Word, a college freshman living with Tourette Syndrome, break down everything from tics and co-occurring conditions to treatment options and what life with Tourette Syndrome.

Raising a child with a disability while also parenting their neurotypical sibling is one of the most nuanced challenges families face. In this video, child and family therapist Jessica Richards, LCSW, college student and sibling Avery Zemlack, and Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, share honest insights on balancing attention, talking about disability with kids, and planning for the future together.

Lindsay Crain, head of Undivided content and community, sat down with Jessica Patay, founder of We Are Brave Together, a community supporting the caregiving moms who so often feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and isolated. In this video, they talked about finding people who genuinely get it, the grief of an "altered motherhood journey," the cost of "good vibes only" culture, and why you should never apologize for advocating for your child—even if it makes you "that mom.”

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a common and co-occurring disorder with many intellectual disabilities. Learn about the connections, treatments, and tics of OCD.

Have you ever wondered how your child can seem “fine” on the outside, but you have a feeling they’re working way harder than anyone realizes? Maybe they follow the rules, keep it together at school, and don’t draw much attention — but something still feels off. This video will dive into the different types of masking, why kids do it, and what it means for your child’s well-being.

In this video, social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism, Devon Price, PhD, and clinical psychologist Theresa Kidd, PhD, break down what restraint collapse actually is, why it happens, and what parents and schools can do to help — from after school routines to accommodations that make a real difference.

Does your child hold it together all day at school — only to fall apart the moment they get home? This may be after-school restraint collapse. In this video, social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism, Devon Price, PhD, and clinical psychologist Theresa Kidd, PhD, break down what restraint collapse actually is, why it happens, and what parents and schools can do to help — from after school routines to accommodations that make a real difference.

Living with Tourette syndrome isn't always easy — but it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. In this video, Harper Word opens up about riding the waves of anxiety, giving yourself grace, and trusting that it won't always feel this hard. Sometimes, taking things slower is what makes you stronger.

Learn how Medicaid cuts and changes implemented at the federal level are affecting California systems in the 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Get expert tips for California families to request extra summer services from Regional Center and the Self-Determination Program (SDP).

Education advocate Dr. Diana Fannon explains how to improve access to standards-based curriculum and ways to push back against schools that lower the bar.

Supporting a child with FASD is so important, and it can also feel incredibly hard when schools don’t fully understand brain-based differences or aren’t sure how FASD fits into special education categories. So, when an IEP is truly FASD-informed, it can be a game changer. The earlier a child’s needs are recognized, and the more educators understand how FASD impacts learning and behavior, the better the long-term outcomes for that child.

Today, it is known that not only can children with Down syndrome learn to read, but they can become strong readers, and reading can be a strength that opens the door to further learning, particularly to the development of speech and communication skills.

Emotional disabilities (ED) can present families with unique challenges, such as navigating IEP assessments, accommodations, goals, and placement, as well as understanding the intricacies of ED eligibility.

Most children with disabilities receive therapies at school, in clinics, or at home to support their education and overall development. But when a child’s mental health or medical needs require a level of care that can’t be met in those settings, families may need to consider residential placement.

In this video, experts break down how eye gaze AAC systems use infrared lights, cameras, and software to turn eye movement into communication. You’ll learn why eye gaze isn’t plug-and-play, why professional support is essential, and what real-life use actually looks like.

When you’re thinking about literacy, AAC, and whether your child is getting the right tools to learn, you don’t have to wait for the school to bring it up. As a parent, you have the right to ask questions, request assessments, and push for supports that help your child communicate, read, and write in ways that actually work for them.

Learn all about Undivided's new IEP Assistant, a digital tool to help parents organize and review IEPs to have more productive conversations with school teams.

Learn what families raising kids with disabilities need to know about the proposed California budget for 2026-27 and how it's impacted by federal Medicaid cuts.

To learn about housing and supported living policies and public benefits, we spoke with Sofia Cervantes, an advocate with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Get a clear, practical walkthrough of supported decision-making—what it is, how it works, and how it empowers individuals to make choices with the support they need.

Kate Movius, founder of Autism Interaction Solutions, and Vance Taylor, chief of the Office of Access and Functional Needs at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, break down practical tips for emergency planning when you have a child with a disability. From go-bag essentials to making sure your child’s medical and sensory needs are met, we cover what families really need to know to feel ready and supported.