Summer is almost here — and if you're still looking for the right camp for your neurodivergent child, you're not too late, but now is the time to move quickly. Many specialized programs fill up fast, and taking the time to find the right fit can make all the difference between a confidence-building experience and a frustrating one. For parents of neurodivergent children — including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing — choosing a summer camp involves more than picking activ

Summer brings new opportunities and challenges for neurodivergent, Deaf, and Hard of Hearing children. Learn how simple routines, social connections, sensory supports, and everyday learning experiences can help your child thrive throughout the summer.

Summer can feel like a long stretch of unstructured time — and for neurodivergent kids, that lack of structure can swing either way. It can be the breathing room they need after a draining school year, or it can leave them feeling adrift without the routines that anchor them. The activities below aren't about filling every hour or turning summer into "school lite." They're about offering choices that build real skills: confidence in their own abilities, the independence to tr

This article is for general information only. It is not professional advice. If you have concerns about a student, please talk to your school's special education team or a licensed specialist. Every classroom has a story. And some students are quietly asking for help. Maybe it's the student who stares at the page long after everyone else has moved on. Or the one who can talk brilliantly about a topic but freezes when there's a worksheet. Or the child who seems "checked out" —