Resources From One Mom to Another
When you’re raising a child who needs a little extra support, it can feel like you’re constantly searching—searching for the right therapist, the right school support, the right activity, or simply something that makes a hard day a little easier.
I’m putting together the resources, places, products, and little things that have helped our family along the way. I hope something here makes another mom’s search just a little easier.
Autism & ADHD
Information, tools, and things we’ve learned while navigating autism, ADHD, sensory needs, and big emotions.
School, IEP & Advocacy
Helpful information for navigating school supports, IEPs/ARDs, behavior plans, and advocating for your child.
Things that help us
Sensory tools, calming strategies, visual schedules, routines, rewards, and other things that have helped our family.
Our Favorite Things
Books, sensory items, school supplies, activities, and products we actually use and love.
For the Hard Days
Personal stories and encouragement for the days when parenting feels especially heavy.
Resources we love local 🤍
Finding the right support for your child can feel overwhelming. Over the years, we’ve found some amazing people, places, and resources that have made a difference for our family. I wanted to create a space to share the ones we truly love and recommend in hopes they may help another family, too.
A Local Resource We Love
Thrive n Play — Lewisville, Texas
Thrive n Play has become such a special resource for our family. It’s so much more than occupational therapy—it’s a place where kids can learn, play, grow, and truly be themselves. Imagine a big, fun, open gym filled with monkey bars, swings, a zip line, and so many opportunities for kids to move and engage. One of my favorite things is that parents are encouraged to be right there with their child and therapist, allowing us to learn alongside our kids and better understand how to support them at home.
Jessica and her team have continued to care about our family even during times when we’ve needed to take a break from therapy. Jessica will always hold a special place in our family because she was actually the first person who ever asked me if I had considered autism for Greyson. We came to her after a Disney trip when Greyson was barely five, and she wasn’t afraid to gently ask if I had ever considered autism or thought about having him tested. Looking back, I’m so thankful she asked that question.
The funny part is, Jessica and I actually go way back. Her friend and my friend are sisters, so we’ve known each other since I was around 16 years old—long before I ever imagined I would one day walk through her doors as a mom looking for help for my own child. She saw something in Greyson and cared enough about our family to speak up. Jessica and the entire Thrive n Play team truly go above and beyond for their kids and families, and we are so thankful for them.
Amy’s Aquatics
Amy’s Aquatics has been part of our family’s life since McKenna was just 3 years old. She’s 10 now, and Greyson started when he was only 18 months old. We’ve grown up with them in so many ways!
They also bought an indoor facility that opened earlier this year, so now we can enjoy swim lessons all year long! It’s been such a wonderful addition, especially for Greyson.
For Greyson, swim lessons are his sport. We go every week, and in so many ways, it feels like therapy for him. In the water, he feels free. We call him our little dolphin because he loves it so much. Watching him move through the water, build confidence, and enjoy being himself brings us so much joy.
When your kiddo is on the autism spectrum, it can be hard to find a swim school willing to work with their individual needs. The coaches at Amy’s Aquatics are so patient and understanding. They take the time to support each child, help build their confidence, and celebrate their progress. That means so much to us as parents.
From swim lessons to summer camps, they have so much to offer. But for our family, the most meaningful part is having a place where Greyson feels welcomed, supported, and free to be himself.
