Little WinsFamily Life
How can routines leave room for neurodivergent needs?
Flexible steps, communication preferences, and a gentler screen.
Read the GuideWonderfully Wired: The Neurodivergent Minds
Flexible ideas for different ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.
Neurodivergent children & mental health
Understanding, practical support, and trusted resources for children who think, communicate, and experience the world in different ways. Mental health matters alongside everyday needs.
Neurodivergence and mental health conditions are not interchangeable. Each child has individual strengths and support needs.
ADHD: Understanding & Support
ADHD
Could my child have ADHD, and where do I start?
Prepare for a thoughtful conversation instead of diagnosing from a checklist.
ADHDHow can I make mornings easier for a child with ADHD?
Reduce the number of things to remember at once.
ADHDWhat should I ask the school about ADHD support?
Turn a broad concern into a specific conversation with the school team.
ADHDHow can I help a child with ADHD start a task?
A task can be difficult to begin even when a child understands it.
ADHDWhat reminders work for a child with ADHD?
A reminder is useful when the child can notice and act on it.
ADHDHow can chores be more accessible for a child with ADHD?
A supported responsibility can build participation without requiring independent planning at every step.
ADHDWhat should I ask at an ADHD appointment?
Prepare questions about daily functioning, available supports, and follow-up.
Autism: Communication & Resources
Autism
What should I do if I have questions about autism?
Get clarity about screening and evaluation while keeping your child’s strengths in view.
AutismHow can I support my autistic child’s communication?
Make room for words, gestures, pictures, and the communication your child already uses.
AutismWhere can I find autism and early-intervention resources?
A short resource path for families in the United States.
AutismHow can I explain a change of plan to my autistic child?
A change may be easier to process when it is concrete, honest, and presented in a preferred communication format.
AutismHow do I make space for a sensory break?
A break can be an access need rather than a reward.
AutismHow can I connect through my autistic child’s interests?
A loved interest can offer a comfortable starting point for shared attention.
AutismWhat should I ask school about autism support?
Ask about practical access to learning, communication, sensory comfort, and safety.
Children’s Mental Health
Children’s Mental Health
How can I support a child who worries a lot?
An everyday listening plan, with clear next steps when worries interfere with life.
Children’s Mental HealthHow do I talk with my child about their feelings?
A low-pressure conversation that leaves room for different ways of communicating.
Children’s Mental HealthWhen should I seek mental health support for my child?
Move from a concern to a practical appointment plan.
Children’s Mental HealthHow can I explain a mental health appointment to my child?
Simple, honest language can make asking for help feel ordinary.
Children’s Mental HealthHow can I work with school when my child is worried?
A shared picture of the day can help adults notice where support is needed.
Children’s Mental HealthWhat if my child does not want to talk about feelings?
Conversation is only one way to communicate.
Children’s Mental HealthWhat observations should I bring to a child mental health appointment?
Concrete changes help a qualified professional understand your concern.
Flexible routines for neurodivergent needs
Shared Play, At Their Pace
Wonderfully Wired
How can I make shared tablet play comfortable for my neurodivergent child?
Follow their interests, make room for sensory preferences, and enjoy one small moment together.
Read The GuideTrusted resources
A clear next step
U.S. resources checked October 9, 2026. Ask providers about eligibility, access, and individual needs.
ADHD Assessment
CDC explains the steps in diagnosis and questions to discuss with your child’s clinician.
Visit the ResourceAutism Screening
Learn the difference between monitoring, screening, and evaluation.
Visit the ResourceSchool Support
Explore CDC’s information on individualized school supports for ADHD.
Visit the ResourceChild & Adolescent Mental Health
NIMH information on concerns, evaluation, and finding help.
Visit the ResourceEarly Intervention
Find state contacts and learn how to request an evaluation.
Visit the ResourceYour Parent Center
Find local information and support for families of children and youth with disabilities.
Visit the ResourceGeneral education, not diagnosis or individualized treatment. If you need immediate U.S. crisis support, call or text 988; call 911 for immediate danger.