The Autism Helper vs DIVRGNT

The Autism Helper provides resources and community support for those striving to create the best life possible for individuals with autism. When you join The Autism Helper community you gain access to: + Training on evidence based practices in a way that is easy to access and easy to implement + The ability to enroll in evidence-based courses on behavior change, literacy, and executive functioning skills + Free weekly downloadable tools and materials to work on academic, functional, and communication-based skills + An exclusive community of like-minded professionals ready to collaborate and share best-practices + Live Q&As with Sasha Long, MA, BCBA to get your questions answered + Access to dedicated sub-groups for speech language pathologists, parents of autistic children, special education teachers, and more!

You know the feeling. You scroll through playdate invites and parenting groups that just don't quite fit — where you're either over-explaining your kid's needs or quietly deciding it's easier to stay home. DIVRGNT exists so you don't have to do that anymore. DIVRGNT is a community built specifically for parents of neurodivergent, developmentally different, or physically disabled kids — autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, physical disabilities, and more. It's a place to find other families nearby who actually get it, without the explaining, the judgment, or the small talk that goes nowhere. HOW IT WORKS DIVRGNT matches you with other parents based on what actually matters: your child's diagnosis or differences, age range, what kind of connection you're looking for (playdates, friendship, advice, IEP support, just someone to vent to), shared activities, and how close you are to each other. No generic parent forums. No guessing who's actually a good fit. Just real, relevant connections in your area. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Build a profile for you and your family — your story, your child's interests and needs, what kind of support you're looking for - Browse and connect with local parents whose families are genuinely compatible with yours - Message matches directly to plan playdates, swap therapist recommendations, or just talk to someone who understands - Get notified the moment you have a new match or message, so you never miss a connection - Filter by diagnosis, age range, activities, and distance to find your people faster - Build your own "Village" — a running list of the parents and families you've connected with WHO DIVRGNT IS FOR DIVRGNT is for parents and caregivers raising autistic kids, kids with ADHD, sensory differences, developmental delays, physical disabilities, or any neurodivergent or differently-abled profile — whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis or years into this journey. Whether you're looking for your child's next playdate buddy, a fellow parent who won't flinch at a meltdown in public, or just someone who knows what an IEP meeting actually feels like, you're in the right place. This is a community for parents, by a parent. It was built because finding "your people" shouldn't be this hard. SAFETY, FIRST AND ALWAYS We built DIVRGNT knowing that trust has to come before anything else, especially when kids are involved. That means: - Profiles are for parents — never for children. Photos of minors are not permitted anywhere on DIVRGNT, including in profiles, messages, or any shared content. - We encourage every family to meet new connections in public places first (a park, a sensory-friendly café, a playground) before exchanging home addresses or meeting privately. - Reporting and blocking tools are built into every profile and conversation, so you're always in control of who you interact with. - Our team reviews reports promptly, and accounts that violate community guidelines are removed. - You can delete your account and your data at any time, directly in the app — no emails, no waiting. DIVRGNT is a tool to help you find real connection. The judgment calls about meeting in person, sharing information, and keeping your family safe are always yours to make — we just try to make the smart choices the easy ones. WHY DIVRGNT Every parent deserves people who just get it — without the backstory, the bracing for judgment, or the explaining. DIVRGNT was built to make that easier to find: one real connection, one playdate, one "I get it" at a time. Come as you are. We already understand. Join the families building their village on DIVRGNT today.