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Autism & Special-Education Advocacy · School Placement · DC · Maryland · Virginia

You would do anything for your child. We help you do the things that actually work.

A New Story helps DMV families of children with autism and learning differences pursue the services they're owed — and find the right school. Built by a parent who has lived it. Start with a free, no-pressure first reply.

This is our hands-on, in-the-room service for DC, Maryland & Virginia. Live somewhere else? Understand your child’s IEP — free, anywhere →

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Why we exist

Take the veil down. You can do this.

Special education is buried under jargon and fear — and it can quietly bankrupt a good family, one therapist at a time. It doesn't have to. So much of what your child's therapists do, you can learn to do at home, for free. You have the ability. We'll put the tools in your hands.

Explore the free Tools & Techniques guide →
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Not sure what's even going on with your child?
Answer a few simple questions and get a clear, printable summary to bring to your doctor or your child's school. Free. Not a diagnosis — the head start we wish we'd had.
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Anywhere in the U.S. — we've got you.
Wherever you live, we help you understand your child's IEP, research the best options near you, and help you find and vet the right local advocate. Expert help, in all 50 states.
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The honest version

Tell us about your child. We'll show you real options.

No email required. These are actual DMV schools and programs that fit your child — and the honest reasons why. A starting point for a real conversation, not a sales list.

Your child

Fill in your child's details and we'll show you the DMV schools and programs that genuinely fit — and exactly why.

Free first — always

The free help that exists.

Before you pay anyone, know your free options. These are federally funded parent centers that help DMV families at no cost — with a real website and a real phone number, right here. We'll tell you honestly when free help is all you need.

And don't miss our biggest free resource: the Tools & Techniques guide — what your therapist is really doing, and how to do so much of it yourself at home.

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