Undivided Voices: Navigating Disability For Parents

Autism Nutrition Tips for Picky Eaters (From an Autism Dietitian)

Mealtimes can feel overwhelming when your child has a limited diet — but small shifts can make a big difference. In this episode, Undivided’s Head of Content and Community, Lindsay Crain, sits down with autism dietitian Brittyn Coleman to talk about picky eating in children with autism. Brittyn shares one of her most effective, practical tips to help expand your child’s food acceptance — without pressure, power struggles, or unrealistic expectations. Whether you’re navigating sensory sensitivities, food aversions, or just looking for a starting point, this conversation offers a supportive, real-life approach you can actually use at home. To learn more about Undivided, visit: https://undivided.io [https://undivided.io]

Do Schools Have to Offer Inclusive Extended School Year (ESY)?

What does the law actually say about inclusive Extended School Year (ESY) — and how could it impact your child? In this episode, Lindsay Crain, Head of Content and Community at Undivided, introduces a candid and important conversation led by Undivided’s Karen Cull. Karen is joined by David German, Partner at Vanaman German, and Melinda Bird, Senior Litigation Counsel at Disability Rights California, to break down the M.C. vs. LAUSD case — a case that raised serious concerns about disability discrimination in summer services. Together, they explore what this case means for students who require special education during the summer, how it could shape access to inclusive ESY programs, and what families should understand when advocating for their child’s rights. If you’ve ever questioned whether your child’s ESY services are truly inclusive — or what schools are legally required to provide — this conversation is a must-listen. For more information about CalABLE, check out our article: https://undivided.io/resources/2200 [https://undivided.io/resources/2200]

Supporting Mental Health in Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Parents

Mental health is a critical part of every child’s well-being — but for children with disabilities, it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. In this episode, Undivided’s Head of Content, Lindsay Crain, sits down with Dr. Lauren Stutman, Clinical Director and Founder of CARE-LA, to unpack the unique mental health challenges faced by children with disabilities. They explore why these needs are so often missed, how behaviors can be misinterpreted, and what families should be looking for when it comes to emotional and psychological support. This conversation offers insight, validation, and practical perspective for parents navigating both disability and mental health. For more information, check out our article: https://undivided.io/resources/1456 [https://undivided.io/resources/1456]

Troubleshooting Inclusion: From Placement to Participation

What does it actually take to make inclusion work — not just on paper, but in the classroom? Education and inclusion advocate Karen Ford Cull breaks down how families can move beyond placement and toward true participation in general education. From writing stronger, more inclusive IEP goals to using accommodations, behavior supports, and practical advocacy strategies, this conversation is packed with tools you can use right away. Whether you’re facing resistance from your IEP team or trying to figure out how to better support your child in a general education setting, you’ll walk away with clearer next steps and a stronger framework for advocating for meaningful inclusion. Learn more in our full event recap: https://undivided.io/resources/3764 [https://undivided.io/resources/3764]

Get the Summer You Want (and Deserve) from Regional Center

Whether your child is attending camp and needs a 1:1 aide or they’re staying home while you’re working, Regional Center provides services that can help with your child’s summer programming. From social classes and swim lessons to specialized supervision and respite, we have you covered! For more information on Regional Center, go here: https://undivided.io/app/resources/947 [https://undivided.io/app/resources/947] Want help navigating public benefits — and keep your data HIPAA-secured? Try Undivided’s Andy AI, built to pull from expert-backed resources for personalized support and guidance: https://www.undivided.io/ [https://www.undivided.io/]