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Real Tools for Supporting Neurodivergent Learners—Every Day
Use-now strategies for home, school, and therapy—no fluff.
102 pages · PDF or Print · Built by neurodivergent professionals
✅ What’s Inside
102-page handbook packed with ready-to-use tools
Behavior, communication (including gestalt language strategies), sensory, and IEP strategies that work in real moments
Team collaboration guides for therapists, educators, and families
Visuals, checklists, and templates you can use today
💡 Built for how you work
Flip straight to what you need and act in the moment. This won’t live on a shelf—it’ll live on your desk.
👥 Who It’s For
Educators · Therapists · Parents · Support Staff
⭐ What Educators Say
“Exactly what I was looking for. It’s laid out clearly, framed in a strength-based way, and easy to share with teams or post in the classroom. I especially appreciated the reframing of how we speak about neurodivergent students. So thankful for this resource.”— Deborah Edgett, Educator
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Why it’s different
Free downloads are everywhere—but they cost time, energy, and second-guessing. This handbook saves hours with 100+ pages of practical, field-tested strategies—created by neurodivergent professionals and veteran special educators.
Inclusive by design
Supports learners with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), sensory processing differences, and other learning and attention profiles.
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Support neurodivergent learners with clarity, confidence, and care.
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Safe...
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The Foundations of Co-Regulation, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Inclusive SEL
“Practical, real, and exactly what educators need right now.”— Alissa Kostopoulos, BCBA
Before students can learn, they must feel safe. Safe to Learn bridges the gap between big ideas and daily practice—giving teachers, administrators, support staff, and families tools they can use right away.
✨ What’s Inside
Regulation before expectation → why nervous system safety is the first curriculum.
Daily co-regulation strategies → go beyond “calm down” scripts to build real connection.
A trauma-informed lens → reframe fight, flight, freeze, and fawn as survival—not misbehavior.
Explicit teaching of self-regulation → build routines instead of assuming students “just know.”
UDL & sensory checklists → design classrooms where every student feels safe.
Family + caregiver guides → bridge support between home and school.
Leadership reflection tools → help admins model regulation and reduce burnout.
🛠 Tools You’ll Use Right Away
Reflection guides for educators & leaders
Family–school collaboration checklist
One-page caregiver guide to co-regulation
Administrative walkthrough forms & classroom maps
Strategy banks, sensory supports, and explicit teaching examples
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Digital PDF → instant access
Spiral-Bound Print → lays flat, perfect for PD
Bundle (Best Value) → both for the price of print during early release 🎉 Limited-time offer
💡 Why It Matters
When students feel safe, they don’t just behave better—they learn better.When educators feel equipped, they don’t just survive—they thrive.
Choose your format and start building safer, stronger schools.
Pathway...
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Stop Guessing. Start Aligning.
Because when everyone is trying—but support still isn’t working—guessing isn’t the solution.
Pathway to Support is a practical handbook for educators, families, and support staff who are tired of piecing strategies together and want support plans to actually work in real life.
No more trying strategies in isolation.
No more meetings that go in circles.
No more plans that look solid on paper but fall apart in practice.
What This Handbook Gives You
Cross-disciplinary guidance that connects classroom practice, therapy strategies, and system-level insight.
A simple, repeatable framework for navigating big emotions: Regulate → Connect → Plan.
Real-world examples and tools that keep teams aligned across roles and settings.
Practical supports you can use right away—without theory overload.
Ready to stop piecing support together?Choose Digital, Print, or Both to start using Pathway to Support today.
What you’ll actually use this for
✅ Quick-Reference Support Tools
Real classroom case studies that show what works—and how to adjust when it doesn’t
Sensory strategies that support regulation, focus, and readiness to learn
Accessible communication tools you can use across learners and settings
Clear, practical accommodations with examples you can apply immediately
✅ Real-World Support (Not Just Theory)
A simple 3-step plan for high-emotion moments: Regulate → Connect → Plan
Step-by-step examples across classrooms, homes, and therapy spaces
SMARTIE goal templates that simplify documentation and keep progress visible
Collaboration tools that keep educators, therapists, families, and administrators aligned
Who this is for (and who it’s not)
This handbook is especially helpful if:
The IEP looks solid—but the supports still aren’t working
Everyone on the team is trying, but not in the same direction
You’re tired of escalating plans without meaningful change
You want fewer “what do we try next?” moments—and more clarity
Not a scripted program. Pathway to Support is a practical guide you can adapt to your students, your setting, and your role—whether you’re in the classroom, the therapy room, or supporting at home.
What’s inside (a closer look)
Case studies that show how support breaks down—and how to adjust
Regulation supports to reduce escalation and increase readiness
Communication supports to improve access across contexts
Accommodation examples that are practical, specific, and usable
Goal + documentation tools to keep progress clear and manageable
Collaboration supports that reduce friction and keep teams aligned
Support for the adults doing the work—reassurance and perspective
Meet the authors
Written by a cross-disciplinary team of trusted voices in special education.
👩🏫 Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP — Author of The Neurodiversity Affirming Handbook and Navigating Neurodiversity
👨💼 Eric Oxford, Ed.D. — District leader in special education
👩⚕️ Tami Santisteban, M.S., OTR/L — School-based occupational therapist
👩🎓 Filiz Zeybek, Ed.D. — Special educator and instructional designer
Formats, delivery & purchase orders
📦 Print Edition — High-quality handbook shipped to your door
💻 Digital Edition — Instant download so you can start right away
🛒 Bundle Option — Get both formats for the same price as print
Need a PO? Email service@adapted4specialed.com
Pathway to Support helps you move from uncertainty to alignment—so support plans don’t just exist, they work.
THE...
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AAC Handbook for SLPs
The SLP’s Guide to AAC: From Assessment to Implementation
AAC shouldn’t require guesswork… but most SLPs are left guessing.
Most SLPs were never taught how to complete a full AAC assessment, choose the right system, or support teams—yet the moment an AAC user lands on your caseload, you’re expected to know it all.
This handbook gives you the structure, clarity, and confidence you should have been handed on day one.
Created by Megan Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP—an experienced, neurodivergent SLP—this guide is the step-by-step reference clinicians wish they had from the start.
Complete AAC assessments with confidence
Understand how to match the right system to the right communicator
Support teams so AAC doesn’t fall apart in real classrooms
Built for real-world SLPs
What You’ll Be Able to Do with This Guide
Complete AAC assessments with a clear, repeatable process
Choose systems & features that line up with communication needs
Train teams without overwhelming them
Model AAC without pressure or unrealistic expectations
Support emergent & conventional literacy for AAC users
Document clearly for IEPs, schools, and insurance
Stop guessing—and start leading AAC teams
Why This Handbook Is Different
This guide doesn’t just talk about AAC—it walks you through the entire process with clear visuals, examples, and real-world guidance.
Move from “I’m not sure what to do next” to “I know exactly how to approach this communicator, this team, and this setting.”
Table of Contents (What’s Inside)
Here’s a readable look at what’s inside the handbook:
Chapter 1: AAC Fundamentals
Who Uses AAC?
Types of AAC
Types of AAC Access
Types of AAC Tools
Chapter 2: AAC Core Values
Different, Not Less
Autonomy
AAC Myths and Truths
Chapter 3: AAC Modeling & Practices
Types of Vocabulary
What Is Motor Planning?
What Is Modeling?
Model Without Expectation
Attribute Meaning
Validate All Communication
Reasons People Communicate
Necessary AAC Strategies
Practices to Avoid
Chapter 4: AAC Competencies
Ask Yourself
Chapter 5: AAC Classroom Tips & Ideas
Communicating for a Variety of Purposes
Chapter 6: AAC & Literacy
An Expanded View of Literacy
Determining the Level of Instruction
Emergent Literacy Instruction
Conventional Literacy Instruction
Assistive Technology & Literacy
Chapter 7: AAC Assessment
Feature Matching: Access Method
Feature Matching: Symbol Features
Feature Matching: Linguistic Features & Vocabulary
Feature Matching: Voice Features
Feature Matching: Display Features
Feature Matching: Positioning & Portability
Feature Matching: Additional Features
AAC Funding Overview
The Assessment Process
Part 1: Gather a Case History
Part 2: AAC Trials
Part 3: Device Recommendations & Documentation
Chapter 8: Appendix
How Big Is the Problem for Me?
Play Activities
AAC Data Sheets
AAC Modeling & Implementation
Learn what implementation looks like when it’s ethical, effective, and doable for busy teams.
Model AAC without expectation or pressure
Introduce AAC in supportive, safe ways
Problem-solve when teams aren’t modeling
Validate all communication—not just words
Avoid common AAC pitfalls (and understand why they matter)
AAC & Literacy
Find practical routines for emergent and conventional literacy—paired with assistive technology supports that make sense in real classrooms.
Tools & Templates Included
Data sheets for all AAC competencies
Device trial templates
Team-training reminders
Lesson ideas
Quick-reference charts
Checklists & guides
Documentation supports
Format Options
Choose the Format That Fits Your Workflow
Physical handbook – premium soft-touch cover, premium paper, and durable metal binding.
Digital PDF – searchable, portable, and ideal for team meetings.
Bundle: Physical + Digital – get both formats for maximum flexibility.
Use the format that makes it easiest to build AAC systems that actually work.
AAC doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or improvised.
The SLP’s Guide to AAC: From Assessment to Implementation gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence every SLP deserves—so you can stop guessing and start leading.
Navigating...
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For Years, You Didn't Have a Word for It. Now You Do.
"I'm often daunted by reading about this topic, so I avoid it. This was presented in a way that did not overwhelm me at all. Concise and useful."— Ami C., verified buyer
This is the guide for everything that comes next.
Navigating Neurodiversity is a practical, field-tested handbook for the late-diagnosed adult—178 pages covering everything from diagnosis to daily life, written by someone who has lived it.
✨ What's Inside
Diagnosis & identification → ADHD, autism, late-identified neurodivergence, and the many paths to self-discovery.
Masking → what it is, what it costs, and how to start unmasking on your own terms.
Executive functioning & sensory → ND profiles, regulation, stimming, and the real reasons "just try harder" never worked.
Communication & relationships → the Double Empathy Problem, ND/NT dynamics, and scripts for being understood.
Workplace & daily life → ADA accommodations, ND job strengths, finances, healthcare, and the things nobody warned you about.
ND challenges → dysregulation, RSD, PDA, and self-injurious behaviors—addressed honestly.
Finding affirming care → choosing a therapist, mental health considerations, and what non-affirming care looks like.
👤 Who It's For
This is for the adult who got their diagnosis at 32, or 47, or 58—or who is starting to recognize themselves in what their child or client is going through.
It's for the person who spent decades being told they were lazy, sensitive, dramatic, or just trying harder than everyone else seemed to need to.
It's also useful for the educational therapist, the partner, or the friend who wants to understand what their client or loved one is actually navigating.
A note on what this book isn't: it's not a guide for adults with significant support needs, and it's not a parenting resource. It's for the person who made it into adulthood by adapting—and is ready to stop doing that alone.
✍️ Written by Someone Who Lives It
Megan is a late-diagnosed SLP and mom to three neurodivergent kids. Her bestselling children's handbook has sold 25,000+ copies—this is the adult companion. 178 pages drawing on lived experience, clinical practice, and the work of leading neurodiversity-affirming voices.
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Bundle (Best Value) → both formats, save when you get them together 🎉
Comprehensive...
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🌟 Unlock the Potential of Twice-Exceptional Learners
They’re gifted. They’re struggling. They don’t fit the mold.This guide helps you support them—without asking them to shrink to fit the system.
The Comprehensive Guide to Twice-Exceptionality gives you expert insight and practical tools to help 2e learners thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially.
👀 What You’ll Learn
✔️ Understand asynchronous development and why 2e students seem inconsistent
✔️ Strength-based strategies for executive functioning and emotional regulation
• How to support students who are gifted in one area but struggling in another
• How to partner effectively with families and support staff
✔️ Real-world case studies, visual tools, and inclusive practices
🙋 Who This Guide Is For
✔️ Teachers supporting gifted students who still struggle
✔️ Parents trying to advocate with limited tools
• Therapists and learning coaches working with complex learners
• Anyone who’s asked: “Why is this still so hard when they’re so smart?”
💬 What Educators Are Saying
“Even after 40+ years in special ed, I learned new strategies.”“This is a wealth of information for parents. For new teachers and practitioners, it is an invaluable guide.”– Denise Abdale (05/22/2024)
📦 Choose Your Format
✔️ PDF – Instant access for quick reference or home printing
✔️ Spiral-bound Print – Ships fast. Ideal for highlighting, flipping, and bringing to IEP meetings
• Australian Orders – Printed and shipped locally within Australia
• Want both? Add both formats to your cart for full flexibility
✍️ Meet the Authors
Shari Bithell, M.Ed, Ed.S – Former GATE teacher and district coordinator. Passionate about executive functioning and 2e inclusion. Brings lived and professional experience to every page.
Jeanine Leech, M.Ed – 24+ years in special education. Former teacher, behavior specialist, director, and advocate. Expert in IEPs, 504s, GATE, and equitable family-school collaboration.
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