Neurodivergence & Special Needs
Raising a child with learning differences, disabilities, or neurodivergence comes with its own joys and challenges. These newsletters provide firsthand experiences, practical insights, and support for families navigating this path.
The Childhood Curator by Jennifer Shonkoff
As a speech-language pathologist, I'm used to sharing language-based strategies. Here on Substack, I want to empower your caregiving with digestible guides for nurturing language emergence while helping you promote "Learning in the Real World". A happy childhood, curated just for you.
Learn with Dr. Emily by Emily W. King, PhD
Learn with Dr. Emily is a safe and nurturing online space for parents and educators who want to learn and grow together as we support neurodivergent kids growing up in a world that wasn’t built for them. I also offer PD for teachers.
Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents by Kate Lynch
A compassionate community at the intersection of mindful parenting and neurodiversity.
Inchstones by Sarah Kernion
Inchstones is a daily voice for parents raising profoundly autistic children. Raw truth, radical love, and unapologetic advocacy — one small win at a time.
[byte]sized by Trevor Fry
Bite-sized reflections on parenting, tech, leadership, and the mess in between. One dad’s attempt to grow a business, raise good humans, and maybe stay hydrated (usually in that order).
I Grow Strong Again by Jeannie Ewing
I am a mom of five, ages 5 to 15, three of whom are neurodivergent. My writing merges themes of motherhood, ambivalence, and navigating midlife, and my passion is celebrating all humans, inclusion, and belonging. I'm working to cultivate a culture of nonviolence in my home and writing.
Roses From the Heart by Jennifer
Focused on strategies for encouraging inner strength, self-esteem, and creativity for sensitive, neurodiverse, and brilliant children. The intent is not to get them to conform to this world in ways that don't align to their soul, but instead the goal is to help them confidently shine their light.
Just Write Mama by Breeann Adam
The Just Write Mama community authentically celebrates and shares imperfect stories of motherhood, parenting kids from all walks of life, foster care, adoption, creativity, and the little moments and details that make up our lives.
Nebula Notebook by Heidi Fiedler
Celebrating creativity, motherhood, and children's books.
I Write Hard Things by Karen Wesley
I write about healing from years of intense parenting two autistic sons. Long-term marriage, mental health, self-care, black family life in America. I also write about writing, and occasionally popular culture.
ADHD Mom by Patricia M., ADHD Mom
I write about parenting neurodivergent kids while having ADHD myself. I share tools and insights that make the ADHD parenting life easier.
The Purple Spectrum by Violeta Klein
For the beautifully w(e)ired - late-diagnosed neurodivergent women and mothers of neurodivergent children. Putting together the pieces after years of feeling different. A home for real connection, validation, and hope - beyond symptoms, labels, and boxes.
Sage Haven by Gráinne Stark
Gentle reflections on homeschooling, neurodivergence, slow living, and seasonal family life in the west of Ireland. Sage Haven is a quiet corner for parents seeking rhythm, rest, and realness beyond the mainstream.
Got Kids Newsletter by Got Kids?
Newsletter written by two certified speech pathologists and childrens' book authors. We write about all things early childhood and offer strategies and suggestions for helping kids learn to communicate.
Hands On Nursing in a Germ Factory by Nancy Holroyd
Pediatric School Nurse and have successfully raised 3 daughters, one of whom had Down syndrome and other medical conditions. I write about raising a child with a disability along with her siblings. I share the parent and the nurse perspective of handling mild illnesses in school.
The Parenting Edge by Lara Carlson
I help parents of neurodivergent kids navigate life and school without the constant struggle. With executive function tools, learning strategies that actually work, and AI-powered supports, I make education and life simpler for the brilliant, unique brains we are raising.
The Simplified Year by Bri Hosack
Moms are expected to manage it all, FAST. Consumerism is rampant, the STUFF we manage is rapidly increasing, the # of events on our/our kids’ calendars, tiny payments, etc. Simplify your stuff, calendar, finances, routines… in The Simplified Year: a new rhythm to change the experience of motherhood.
Growing in Play by Jennifer Loughlin
Growing in Play is a playful, practical Substack for parents of young children, written by a pediatric OT and mom of two. Get evidence-based tips, sensory insights, and a weekly mix of humor, heart, and help as you support your child’s development (and your own).
How Human by Emma Del Rey
I write to explore how human I can be and feel while meeting my different parts of self with compassion and acceptance. I write around and about the topics of motherhood, neurodivergence, creativity, and all the in-between spaces that make up my humanity.
The Spicy Kid Survival Guide by Stacey Sellar
The short version: Because our kids need us to be more informed, more vocal, more confident and more present. Because parenting is hard enough without sifting through 47 open Google tabs and contradictory advice.
Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk
I write about the messy, beautiful truth of parenting teens, the unexpected ways rescue animals heal us, and how ordinary families can discover extraordinary resilience.
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