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    daily life
    Under 22

    Calm School Mornings

    Build a step-by-step morning routine that actually works

    routine
    morning
    school
    Help me build a calm school-morning routine for my [Age]-year-old [Name] who has [Diagnosis]. We need to be out the door by [Time]. Struggles: [Struggles]. Please give me a visual, minute-by-minute schedule with kid-friendly language, and 3 tips to reduce meltdowns.
    daily life
    Under 22

    Bedtime Wind-Down Plan

    Create a soothing bedtime routine your child will follow

    bedtime
    sleep
    routine
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] has [Diagnosis] and takes forever to fall asleep. Bedtime is [Bedtime]. Build a 45-minute wind-down routine that avoids screens, includes sensory calming, and can be printed as a checklist.
    daily life
    Under 22

    Meals for Picky Eaters

    Plan a week of meals your child will actually eat

    food
    meals
    sensory
    Plan 5 kid-friendly weeknight dinners for my [Age]-year-old [Name] who only eats [Foods] and refuses [Refuses]. Sensory needs: [Sensory]. Give me a grocery list too.
    daily life
    Under 22

    Age-Appropriate Chore Chart

    Chores that build responsibility without a fight

    chores
    responsibility
    Create a weekly chore chart for my [Age]-year-old [Name]. Motivators: [Motivators]. Include a reward system that isn't just screen time.
    daily life
    Under 22

    Screen-Time Contract

    A fair screen-time agreement kids will accept

    screens
    boundaries
    Write a screen-time contract between me and my [Age]-year-old [Name] for [Devices]. Include daily limits, off-limit times, what needs to happen first (homework, chores), and consequences we both agree to. Keep it kid-friendly, not preachy.
    work
    Under 22

    Homework Help (Without Doing It For Them)

    Break down homework so your child can do it themselves

    homework
    school
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] is stuck on this homework: [Assignment]. They have [Diagnosis]. Please explain the concept like they're new to it, then give me 3 questions I can ask to guide them — NOT the answer. End with a small confidence-building tip.
    work
    Under 22

    Study Plan for a Big Test

    Chunked, low-stress prep for tests and quizzes

    school
    test
    study
    Build a [Days]-day study plan for my [Age]-year-old [Name] for a [Subject] test on [Topic]. They learn best when [LearningStyle]. Include short daily sessions with breaks and one fun review activity.
    work
    Under 22

    Reading Comprehension Boost

    Make reading time work for reluctant readers

    reading
    school
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] struggles with reading comprehension. Their reading level is [Level]. Suggest 5 low-pressure, fun activities to build comprehension at home — no worksheets. They love [Interests].
    communication
    Under 22

    Email to Your Child's Teacher

    Draft a clear, respectful note to school

    school
    email
    communication
    Help me write a warm, respectful email to my child [Name]'s teacher about [Situation]. My child has [Diagnosis]. I want to [Goal]. Keep it under 200 words, no accusations, and end with a question that invites conversation.
    advocacy
    Under 22

    IEP Meeting Prep

    Walk into your IEP meeting ready and calm

    IEP
    school
    advocacy
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] (grade [Grade]) has [Diagnosis]. Our IEP meeting is coming up. I'm worried about [Concerns]. Give me: 1) my top 5 talking points, 2) 5 specific goals to propose, 3) 5 questions to ask the team, 4) how to advocate for [Accommodation] without being confrontational.
    advocacy
    Under 22

    504 Plan vs. IEP: Which Fits?

    Understand the difference in plain language

    504
    IEP
    school
    Explain 504 Plans vs. IEPs to me like I'm new to this. My child has [Diagnosis] and their main challenges at school are [Challenges]. Which is likely a better fit and why? What should I ask for first?
    advocacy
    Under 22

    Decode an Evaluation Report

    Turn confusing school reports into plain English

    IEP
    evaluation
    Here is a psycho-educational or IEP evaluation for my child: [Report]. Explain it to me in plain language. Highlight: 1) key findings, 2) what they mean for daily life, 3) what services this suggests, 4) 3 questions I should ask before signing anything.
    self management
    Under 22

    Meltdown Recovery Plan

    What to do during and after a big feeling

    meltdown
    emotions
    regulation
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] with [Diagnosis] just had a meltdown about [Trigger]. Give me: 1) what to say (and NOT say) right now, 2) how to help them re-regulate in the next 20 minutes, 3) a repair conversation to have later tonight, 4) one prevention idea for next time.
    self management
    Under 22

    School Drop-Off Anxiety

    Gentle scripts for tearful mornings

    anxiety
    school
    separation
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] cries and clings every school morning. Diagnosis/needs: [Diagnosis]. Give me: 1) 3 quick phrases to say at drop-off that won't backfire, 2) a small ritual to build connection before school, 3) when I should worry it's more than a phase.
    self management
    Under 22

    Teach Big Feelings Vocabulary

    Kid-friendly ways to name what they feel

    emotions
    vocabulary
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] doesn't have words for big feelings and it comes out as [Behavior]. Give me 10 age-appropriate feeling words and a simple daily activity that helps them practice naming feelings without pressure.
    relationships
    Under 22

    Playdate Prep

    Set your child up for a great playdate

    social
    playdate
    friends
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] has a playdate with [Friend] this weekend. Their social skills are still developing — [Diagnosis]. Give me: 1) a short pre-playdate conversation script, 2) 3 activities that reduce conflict, 3) what to do if it goes sideways.
    relationships
    Under 22

    Sibling Conflict Cool-Down

    Fair scripts for the 100th argument today

    siblings
    conflict
    My kids ([Ages]) fight constantly about [Topic]. One has [Diagnosis]. Give me: 1) a fair 3-step process for when they argue, 2) 3 phrases I can use instead of yelling, 3) a weekly family ritual that builds connection.
    relationships
    Under 22

    Birthday Party Social Script

    Help your child navigate a party with confidence

    social
    party
    scripts
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] is going to a birthday party. They have [Diagnosis] and get overwhelmed by [Trigger]. Write a kid-friendly social script that covers: arriving, joining a group, what to do if it gets too much, and saying goodbye politely.
    safety
    Under 22

    Bullying: What to Do

    A calm, clear plan when your child is being targeted

    bullying
    safety
    school
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] is being [Type] bullied at school by [Who]. Give me: 1) what to say to my child tonight, 2) a script for calling the school tomorrow, 3) signs it's escalating and I should push harder, 4) how to help them feel safe.
    health
    Under 22

    Sensory Overwhelm Toolkit

    Calming tools for a child who's maxed out

    sensory
    regulation
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] has sensory processing challenges. Their triggers are [Triggers]. Suggest 10 simple, at-home sensory tools (5 calming, 5 alerting) I can rotate. Include a quick daily 'sensory diet' schedule.
    health
    Under 22

    Prep for a Doctor Visit

    Reduce fear before shots, exams, or dentist

    medical
    doctor
    anxiety
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] has [Diagnosis] and a [VisitType] coming up. They're scared of [Fear]. Give me: 1) a kid-friendly explanation of what will happen, 2) 3 coping tools to bring, 3) what to ask the doctor to make it easier.
    planning
    Under 22

    Summer Break Survival Plan

    Fill 10 weeks without losing your mind

    summer
    planning
    Plan a summer schedule for my [Age]-year-old [Name] with [Diagnosis]. Budget is [Budget]. They love [Interests] and can't handle [Avoid]. Include: weekly structure, 5 free/cheap activity ideas, and 3 camps/programs to look for.
    safety

    Fact-Check What AI Told You

    Confirm important info before acting on it

    safety
    verify
    fact-check
    You just told me: [AiClaim]. This is important for my family — please: 1) rate your confidence 1–10, 2) list what could make you wrong, 3) give me 3 trustworthy sources I could check, 4) tell me one question a professional could answer better than you.
    self management

    Parent Self-Care Check-In

    A 10-minute reset when you're running on empty

    self-care
    burnout
    I'm a parent caring for [Age]-year-old [Name] with [Diagnosis]. I'm feeling [Feeling]. In under 300 words: 1) validate what I'm feeling, 2) suggest one 10-minute reset I can do right now, 3) name one bigger step I could take this week. No toxic positivity.
    communication

    Explain This to Me Simply

    Turn any confusing document or term into plain English

    explain
    research
    Explain this to me like I'm smart but new to the topic: [Text]. Then give me 3 questions I should ask a professional, and one red flag to watch for.
    communication

    Practice a Hard Conversation

    Role-play before the real thing

    role-play
    communication
    I need to have a hard conversation with [Who] about [Topic]. My goal is [Goal]. Play the role of [Who] and respond as they realistically would. Push back if I'm being unclear or unfair. Coach me between exchanges.
    advocacy
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Transition IEP / Age 18 Planning

    Prepare for graduation and adult services

    transition
    adult
    IEP
    My adult child [Name] (age [Age]) has [Diagnosis]. Help me prepare for their transition IEP / age-18 planning. Cover: 1) guardianship vs. supported decision-making, 2) key adult services to line up, 3) 5 questions for the team, 4) what to advocate for regarding [Focus].
    advocacy
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Rights Under the ADA

    Understand adult disability rights and protections

    legal
    ADA
    rights
    My adult child [Name] has [Diagnosis]. Explain in simple terms: 1) their rights under the ADA, 2) what accommodations employers must provide, 3) how to request accommodations at work, 4) what to do if rights are violated.
    work
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Job Interview Practice

    Role-play a real interview for your adult child

    work
    interview
    role-play
    My adult child [Name] has an interview for [Job] at [Company]. They have [Diagnosis] and struggle with [Struggle]. Role-play as the hiring manager. Ask 8 realistic questions, one at a time, and give feedback after each answer.
    daily life
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Adult Morning Routine

    Independent morning routine for an adult child

    routine
    morning
    independence
    Create a weekday morning routine for my [Age]-year-old adult child [Name] who works at [Time]. They have [Diagnosis]. They need reminders for [Needs]. They get anxious if rushed.
    independence
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Independent Living Skills Plan

    Build life skills week by week

    independence
    life-skills
    My adult child [Name] (age [Age]) has [Diagnosis] and wants to build independent living skills. Current gaps: [Gaps]. Give me a 12-week plan with one small, achievable skill per week and how to practice it.
    planning
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Decode a Benefits Letter

    Understand SSI, Medicaid, or agency letters

    benefits
    SSI
    Medicaid
    Explain this benefits/agency letter to me in plain English: [Letter]. Tell me: 1) what it means, 2) any deadlines, 3) what I need to do, 4) 3 questions I should call and ask, 5) red flags.
    advocacy
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Insurance / Services Appeal Letter

    Draft an appeal when a service is denied

    appeal
    insurance
    Help me draft an appeal letter to [Agency] for [Service] that was denied for my adult child [Name] who has [Diagnosis]. Include: medical necessity argument, relevant diagnosis codes, supporting evidence to mention, and professional urgent tone.
    independence
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Housing Options Comparison

    Weigh living arrangements for your adult child

    housing
    planning
    Compare housing options for my adult child [Name] with [Diagnosis]: living at home, supported living, group home, own apartment with services. For each: pros, cons, typical cost, and 3 questions to ask providers.
    planning
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    'What Happens When I'm Gone?' Plan

    Build a future-care plan for an aging autistic adult child

    future-care
    estate
    trust
    +1
    I'm an aging parent of my [Age]-year-old adult child [Name] with [Diagnosis]. Help me build a 'what happens when I'm gone' plan: 1) who could step in as caregiver / trustee, 2) special-needs trust basics, 3) letter-of-intent template covering routines, meds, likes, triggers, 4) 5 documents to have ready, 5) hard conversations to have with siblings this year.
    planning
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Day Program & Aging-Out Options

    Find meaningful daytime activities for an adult 40+

    day-program
    aging
    40+
    My [Age]-year-old adult child [Name] with [Diagnosis] is aging out of youth-focused programs. Their interests: [Interests]. Their support level: [Support]. Suggest: 1) 5 types of adult day programs to look for, 2) how to evaluate quality, 3) meaningful volunteer roles that fit, 4) social groups for older autistic adults.
    health
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Aging Health Concerns for Autistic Adults

    Health issues that hit autistic adults harder in their 40s+

    health
    aging
    40+
    My [Age]-year-old adult child [Name] has [Diagnosis]. In plain language: 1) what health issues show up more often in autistic adults over 40 (cardiac, GI, mental health, early-onset dementia), 2) 5 screenings to ask their PCP about, 3) how to prep them for a physical if they hate exams, 4) red flags I shouldn't ignore.
    relationships
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Sibling Transition Conversation

    Prepare siblings to eventually support their brother/sister

    family
    siblings
    planning
    +1
    I need to talk with my other adult children about eventually helping care for their sibling [Name] (age [Age], [Diagnosis]). I want to [Goal] without guilt-tripping. Draft: 1) an honest email to open the topic, 2) an agenda for a family meeting, 3) 3 questions to ask each sibling.
    aac
    AAC

    Getting Started with AAC

    Plain-language intro to AAC options for your family

    AAC
    nonverbal
    communication
    My [Age]-year-old family member [Name] with [Diagnosis] is nonverbal or minimally speaking. In plain language, explain: 1) the AAC options (low-tech picture boards, PECS, dedicated devices like TouchChat/Proloquo2Go, iPad apps), 2) how to pick the right level, 3) how to get one covered by insurance or school, 4) 3 myths about AAC (like 'it prevents speech'), 5) first 5 words/pictures we should start with.
    aac
    AAC

    Core Vocabulary Practice Plan

    Daily routines that build AAC use naturally

    AAC
    core-vocabulary
    modeling
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] uses an AAC device ([Device]) and knows these words so far: [Words]. Build a 2-week daily plan of everyday moments (meals, bath, play) where I model core words like WANT, MORE, STOP, GO, HELP without quizzing them. Include what to say, what to press, and how to wait.
    aac
    AAC

    Decode Behavior as Communication

    When your nonverbal loved one can't say it, they show it

    AAC
    behavior
    nonverbal
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] is nonverbal ([Diagnosis]). Recently they've been [Behavior] especially during [When]. Help me: 1) list what this behavior might be communicating (pain, sensory, transition, unmet need), 2) 5 things to check first, 3) how to teach a replacement AAC symbol / gesture, 4) when to call the doctor.
    aac
    AAC

    Doctor Visit for an AAC User

    Get real medical info from a nonverbal loved one

    AAC
    medical
    nonverbal
    I'm taking my [Age]-year-old [Name] (nonverbal, uses [Device], has [Diagnosis]) to the doctor for [Reason]. Give me: 1) a printable visual pain / body-part chart, 2) 5 yes/no questions the doctor can ask using their device, 3) a 1-page 'about me' handout for the medical team (sensory notes, triggers, how I know they're in pain), 4) how to advocate if the doctor talks only to me.
    aac
    Under 22
    AAC

    AAC in the IEP

    Get AAC written into your child's IEP the right way

    AAC
    IEP
    school
    +1
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] has [Diagnosis] and is nonverbal / minimally speaking. Help me write an IEP addendum request that includes: 1) AAC evaluation by an SLP with AAC expertise, 2) specific device / app request ([Device] if we have a preference), 3) staff training goals, 4) how AAC will be modeled across ALL settings (not just speech room), 5) data collection on communicative turns per day.
    aac
    AAC

    AAC in Adult Life

    Keep AAC working when school supports end

    AAC
    adult
    independence
    +1
    My adult child [Name] (age [Age], [Diagnosis]) uses AAC ([Device]) and has aged out of school. Give me a plan for: 1) keeping the device updated and repaired, 2) getting funding through Medicaid / insurance as an adult, 3) training day-program staff or job coaches to model AAC, 4) 5 real-world settings (bank, doctor, coffee shop) to build a scripted phrase set for.
    communication
    Under 22

    AAC Conversation Partner Coach

    Learn to model your child's AAC system without pressure or demands

    AAC
    nonverbal
    communication
    +1
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] is [Speech Level] and uses [AAC System] to communicate. I want our whole family to become better communication partners. Teach me: 1) how to model on the system during [Daily Activity] without demanding that [Name] respond, 2) how long to wait after I model, and why wait time matters so much, 3) 5 phrases we should STOP saying (like 'use your words') and what to say instead, 4) how to presume competence — talking TO [Name] age-appropriately, never about them as if they're not there, 5) a simple one-week family practice plan. Keep it practical — we're a family, not a therapy clinic.
    daily life
    Under 22

    Visual Supports Builder

    Design a visual schedule or first/then board for your hardest routine

    visual supports
    routines
    higher support
    +1
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] ([Diagnosis]) struggles with [Routine] — here's what happens: [What Happens]. What tends to work for [Name]: [What Works]. Help me build visual supports: 1) break [Routine] into 5–8 steps that can each be shown in one picture, 2) tell me whether a full visual schedule, a first/then board, or a visual timer fits best here, and why, 3) describe exactly what each card or image should show so I can make or print them today, 4) how to introduce the visual support during the first 3 days, 5) what to do when [Name] rips it up, throws it, or ignores it (that's normal — give me the plan, not a lecture). No jargon.
    communication
    Under 22

    Every Attempt Counts

    Notice, honor, and build on all the ways your child already communicates

    nonverbal
    communication
    higher support
    +1
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] is [Speech Level]. People say [Name] 'doesn't communicate' — I know that's wrong. Here's what [Name] actually does: [Current Communication]. Help me: 1) reframe each thing I listed as real communication (behavior IS communication), 2) build a 'communication dictionary' — a simple table: what [Name] does, what it likely means, and the response that honors the attempt, 3) 5 ways to respond that reward the attempt instead of demanding more ('say it right' kills attempts), 4) a simple weekly way to log and celebrate new attempts so the whole family sees progress, 5) a short note I can share with [Name]'s school/therapy team so they honor these attempts too.
    planning
    Under 22

    Transition-Age Roadmap (14–22)

    Turn the scary 'adult services cliff' into a year-by-year checklist

    transition
    IEP
    planning
    +1
    My child [Name] is [Age], has [Diagnosis], and we live in [State]. School ends someday and 'transition planning' overwhelms me. Build me: 1) a year-by-year checklist from now until age 22 — transition goals in the IEP, adult-service agency waitlists (some are YEARS long — tell me which to join early), work experiences, daily-living skills, 2) plain-language explanations of the terms I keep hearing: [Confusing Terms], 3) the 5 most important transition questions to ask at our next IEP meeting, 4) which kinds of agencies in [State] to contact THIS year and what to ask each one, 5) one thing we can start at home this month. This is preparation and organization — for legal, medical, or benefits decisions I'll bring your output to the right professionals.
    planning
    Under 22

    Respite Care Handoff Kit

    Prepare another caregiver — and yourself — so you can actually take a break

    respite
    caregivers
    self-care
    +1
    I never take breaks because nobody else 'knows' my [Age]-year-old [Name] ([Diagnosis]). Now [Caregiver Type] will care for [Name] for [Duration]. Create: 1) a one-page caregiver info sheet with sections for routines, safe foods, sensory triggers, calming strategies, how [Name] communicates, and emergency contacts — pre-filled from what I tell you here: [Key Details], with blanks for the rest, 2) a plan to prepare [Name] for the change: countdown, visuals, and a short social-story text I can read with them, 3) a realistic 'what if' section: meltdown, won't eat, won't sleep — what to try, in order, and when to call me, 4) 3 questions I should ask the caregiver beforehand, 5) finally: two sentences, no guilt, on why taking this break makes me a better parent.
    communication
    Under 22

    Telling My Child About Their Diagnosis

    A strengths-first script for the 'why am I different?' conversation

    diagnosis
    identity
    family
    +1
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] was diagnosed with [Diagnosis]. This came up because: [Trigger Situation]. [Name]'s strengths: [Strengths]. Help me: 1) write a strengths-first, age-appropriate script to explain the diagnosis — matter-of-fact and honest, not tragic, not sugar-coated, 2) prepare answers for the questions [Name] will most likely ask next, 3) tell me what NOT to say (things well-meaning parents say that land badly), 4) describe 2–3 ways other families have framed it well (a difference in how brains work, a community they belong to) so I can pick what fits us, 5) show me how to make this an ongoing conversation over months — not one big scary talk.
    relationships
    Under 22

    Getting Grandparents & Siblings On Board

    Scripts for relatives who 'don't believe in' the diagnosis — and for sibling questions

    family
    grandparents
    siblings
    +1
    My [Age]-year-old [Name] has [Diagnosis]. I need help explaining it to family. The situation: [Family Situation]. Give me: 1) a short script for each person I mentioned, matched to what they can actually hear (respect and patience for elders, simple honesty for kids), 2) calm responses to the 3 most likely pushbacks — 'he'll grow out of it,' 'you baby him,' 'in my day we just disciplined,' 3) one concrete way each family member can HELP instead of judge (people criticize less when they have a job), 4) a kind but firm boundary script for someone who keeps undermining us in front of [Name], 5) how to give [Name]'s siblings space for their own frustration without guilt — their feelings are allowed too.
    work
    Adults (18–40)

    Rehearse My Job Interview

    Practice with a coach who explains the unwritten rules in plain, literal language

    employment
    interview
    self-advocacy
    +1
    I'm autistic and I have a job interview for [Job Title] on [When]. Interviews are hard for me because: [Hard Parts]. Be my interview coach: 1) explain the unwritten rules in plain, literal language — what 'tell me about yourself' is ACTUALLY asking, why they ask about weaknesses, what small talk at the start is for, 2) run a practice interview: ask me ONE question at a time, wait for my real answer, then give honest, kind, specific feedback, 3) help me shape 3 short stories from my real experience: [My Experience], 4) give me scripts for buying thinking time ('Good question — let me think for a second') and for asking them to rephrase something vague, 5) remind me what I do NOT owe them: I don't have to disclose being autistic, force eye contact, or mask my whole personality to prove I'm qualified.
    work
    Adults (18–40)

    Should I Disclose? A Thinking Partner

    Think through if, when, and how to disclose at work — your call, your terms

    employment
    disclosure
    self-advocacy
    +1
    I'm autistic and I'm deciding whether to tell [Who] in this situation: [Work Situation]. What's pushing me toward telling: [Reasons For]. What scares me: [Reasons Against]. Be my thinking partner — do NOT decide for me: 1) lay out my real options — full disclosure, partial disclosure (describing what I need without naming a diagnosis), or not disclosing — with honest pros and cons for MY situation, not generic ones, 2) explain in plain language how asking for accommodations generally works, including that I can often describe needs ('I do best with written instructions') without any label, 3) give me a short sample script for each option, 4) walk me through timing: before hire, after the offer, after starting, or after a problem comes up — trade-offs of each, 5) end with 3 questions that help ME notice which option I actually want. This is my decision. For formal rights questions, I can contact a job accommodation resource or advocate.
    independence
    Adults (18–40)

    One Bill at a Time

    Get on top of money without facing all of it at once

    money
    executive function
    independence
    +1
    I'm autistic and money tasks pile up on me — not because I can't do them, but because starting is the wall. Today I'm dealing with exactly ONE thing: [The Bill]. The situation: [Situation]. Walk me through it: 1) break it into tiny steps I can do right now, with the first step under 2 minutes, 2) if I paste confusing parts of the bill here, translate them into plain language, 3) draft any script I need — a call or message to the company, including asking whether a payment plan exists (just the script; I decide what to do), 4) help me set up ONE repeatable system so this specific bill stops surprising me — a reminder rule, a calendar note, or autopay with its pros and cons in plain terms, 5) at the end, tell me one specific thing I did well today. This is organization help, not financial advice — bigger money decisions I'll check with a person I trust.
    safety
    Adults (18–40)

    My Online Dating Safety System

    Build verification habits so you can date with your guard smart, not just up

    dating
    safety
    online
    +1
    I'm an autistic adult using [Apps] to meet people. I sometimes miss manipulation cues, and I want habits that protect me without making me paranoid. Build my personal safety system: 1) a verification checklist BEFORE meeting anyone in person — video call first, reverse image search their photos, check that their story stays consistent, 2) my red flags in plain, literal language — especially: intense affection very fast ('love bombing'), always having excuses to avoid video calls, rushing me off the app to private messaging, and ANY request for money, gift cards, or crypto — that one is always no, from anyone, forever, no exceptions, 3) a first-meeting protocol: public place, my own transportation there and back, and my trusted person [Trusted Person] knows where, when, and with whom, and gets a check-in text from me, 4) scripts to slow things down or say no without over-explaining, 5) a list of what I never share early: home address, work schedule, financial details, explicit photos. If anyone asks me for money or I feel afraid, that's a stop-and-tell-my-person moment — not something I handle alone.
    daily life
    Adults (18–40)

    Sensory-Safe Grocery Run

    A store plan that spends your energy on food, not on fluorescent lights

    sensory
    food
    independence
    +1
    I'm autistic and grocery shopping drains me. The hard parts for me: [Hard Parts]. I shop at [Store], and this trip I need: [Food Needs]. Build my plan: 1) a shopping list organized aisle-by-aisle (typical store layout) so I move through ONCE, no backtracking, 2) the lowest-stimulation times to go, and how to find out if MY store has quiet hours, 3) a sensory strategy for the worst moments — headphones, list on my phone so I don't have to think, self-checkout to skip small talk, 4) decision rules written IN ADVANCE so I don't freeze comparing 14 pasta sauces — 'if X, grab Y, done', 5) a backup plan for bad days: a pickup-order version of the same list, plus a minimum list of 10 staples that keeps me fed for a week. Keep all meals realistic for low-energy cooking.
    self management
    Adults (18–40)

    My Weekly Energy Budget

    Plan your week in spoons, not just hours — catch the crash before it comes

    energy
    spoons
    burnout
    +1
    I'm autistic and I keep planning weeks as if I had infinite energy, then crashing. Help me build an energy budget (spoons/battery style): 1) here's my week: [Week Ahead] — rate each item's likely energy cost with me, and remind me that FUN things (parties, video calls, family visits) cost energy too, 2) what drains me most: [Drains]; what actually recharges me: [Rechargers] — schedule recharge time INTO the week like appointments, not leftovers, 3) flag the danger days where costs stack up, and suggest what to move, shorten, or skip, 4) give me 3 low-guilt scripts for rescheduling when I'm out of energy, 5) give me a 60-second nightly check-in (3 questions max) so I catch the crash two days early instead of after it hits. And be straight with me: if I tell you I've felt exhausted or hopeless for weeks, say clearly that's beyond planning — that's when I talk to [Support Person] or a professional.
    communication
    Adults (18–40)

    The Message I Keep Not Sending

    Draft the hard email or text — landlord, roommate, boss, anyone

    communication
    email
    scripts
    +1
    I'm autistic and there's a message I've been avoiding for [How Long]. It's to [Recipient], about [Topic]. What I actually want to happen: [Goal]. What I'm afraid of: [Fear]. Help me: 1) draft it in three versions — direct, softened, and formal — each under 150 words, and tell me which fits this situation and why, 2) decode the indirect 'polite code' they might send back ('we'll see', 'that could be tricky') into plain meaning, 3) check my goal: if anything in it is a hint instead of an explicit ask, turn it into an ask — people miss hints, and so do I, 4) give me one calm boundary sentence in case they push back, 5) verdict: is this a send-it-now message or a sleep-on-it message? Then I hit send myself.
    planning
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Letter of Intent, One Interview at a Time

    Get everything about your loved one out of your head and onto paper — no blank page

    letter of intent
    future planning
    aging caregivers
    +1
    I'm [My Age] and my [Relationship] [Name] ([Their Age], [Diagnosis]) will need others to understand their life when I can't explain it. Everyone says to write a 'letter of intent' for future caregivers, but the blank page defeats me. So interview me instead — ONE section at a time, a few warm questions each, then draft that section from my answers before moving to the next: 1) daily routines and what a good day looks like, 2) communication — how [Name] expresses yes, no, pain, and joy, and what strangers misread, 3) a medical-basics record: providers, current medication list, what a crisis looks like and who to call (this is a factual record for caregivers, not medical advice), 4) the people, places, foods, and things that matter most to [Name], 5) my hopes for their life, and my hard-earned 'never do this' list. Start with: [Starting Section]. Remind me at the end: a letter of intent guides the humans — it is not a legal document, and legal planning happens with an attorney.
    planning
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    The Care Map in My Head

    Inventory everything only YOU know — before someone else needs it

    care map
    future planning
    emergency
    +1
    I'm the primary caregiver for my [Relationship] [Name] ([Diagnosis]). If I were hospitalized tomorrow, nobody could run [Name]'s life — it all lives in my head. Help me build a Care Map: 1) ask me rapid-fire questions, category by category: providers and appointments; medication list and pharmacy (as a factual record); programs and benefits with their renewal dates (names and dates only — no benefits advice); daily and weekly routines; food rules; sensory triggers and calming steps; key people with phone numbers; where the important documents live, 2) organize my answers into clean one-page-per-category sheets another adult could follow cold, 3) flag every answer where I said 'it's complicated' — each of those needs its own page, 4) build the 'First 48 Hours' emergency page: the minimum anyone needs to keep [Name] safe, fed, and regulated for two days, 5) give me a review schedule (and what triggers an off-cycle update) so this map doesn't rot. Start with: [Starting Category].
    relationships
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    The Sibling Conversation

    Prepare the talk with the person who may carry the care after you

    siblings
    future planning
    conversation
    +1
    I'm [My Age]. My [Relationship] [Name] ([Their Age], [Diagnosis]) will likely outlive me, and I need to talk about the future with [Future Caregiver]. I've been putting it off because: [Fear]. Help me: 1) plan the conversation — the right setting, and a low-pressure opener that isn't 'when I die...', 2) separate what I need to ASK from what I've been ASSUMING — assuming a sibling will 'just take over' is the classic mistake; there are many roles between everything and nothing (decision-maker, money watcher, weekly visitor, holiday host), 3) give me honest scripts for the hard moments: if they hesitate, if they say no, and if they say yes too fast without understanding the real load, 4) tell me what to write down after the talk so goodwill turns into an actual shared plan with next steps, 5) show me how to include [Name] in this at whatever level fits — it's their life we're discussing, not just logistics. And remind me: a 'no' to full-time care is not a 'no' to love.
    planning
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Questions for the Special-Needs Attorney

    Walk into the consultation organized — questions and prep only, the attorney advises

    attorney
    future planning
    questions
    +1
    I finally booked a consultation with a special-needs planning attorney about the future of my [Relationship] [Name] ([Their Age], [Diagnosis]). Our situation, briefly: [Situation]. The hour will fly by, so help me prepare — questions and organization only; the actual legal advice comes from the attorney: 1) a prioritized question list for MY situation, including terms I should ask the attorney to explain in plain language: special needs trust, ABLE account, will vs. letter of intent, guardianship and its less-restrictive alternatives, and what happens to services and benefits when I die, 2) a one-page 'our facts' summary I can hand them so we don't burn 20 minutes on background, 3) a checklist of documents to bring, 4) questions to ask about THEM: experience with cases like ours, fees, and who keeps the plan updated over the years, 5) a simple note-taking template with a 'decisions we are NOT making today' box, so I don't feel pressured to decide anything in the room.
    daily life
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Routines That Survive Without Me

    Stress-test the routines so they still work when someone else runs them

    routines
    transitions
    caregivers
    +1
    My [Relationship] [Name] ([Their Age], [Diagnosis]) depends on routines — and the routines currently depend on ME. Here's the one that matters most: [Routine Description]. Help me make it survive a caregiver change: 1) rewrite it as exact steps a stranger could follow, including the invisible parts I do automatically — the two-minute warning, the exact phrasing, the order that must never change, 2) interrogate me: flag every step that secretly requires 'only-I-know' knowledge and make me spell it out, 3) build the flexibility guide: what can bend (time? place? person? brand?) and what truly cannot — so a new caregiver knows which battles matter, 4) design a practice plan: another person runs the routine WHILE I'm still here to coach, starting this month, with me stepping further back each week, 5) list the signs that [Name] is struggling with the change, and what recovery usually needs (more time, more sameness, not more pressure). One routine per session — I'll come back with the next one.
    communication
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Record What Only We Know

    Capture the stories, meanings, and history no chart will ever hold

    family knowledge
    communication dictionary
    stories
    +1
    Care plans and charts miss the human things. Before it's lost, I want to record our family's knowledge about my [Relationship] [Name] ([Their Age]). Interview me warmly, one topic at a time, and write each one up beautifully afterward: 1) [Name]'s 'communication dictionary' — the sounds, gestures, phrases, and looks that only family understands, what each one means, and the response that works, 2) the stories — favorite memories, running jokes, songs, and the history behind treasured objects and rituals, 3) the preferences nobody would guess: foods, textures, people, places, and the exact way certain things must be done, 4) what love looks like TO [Name] — how they show it, and how they best receive it, 5) the hard-won lessons: what past caregivers, teachers, or programs got wrong, so nobody ever repeats it. Today let's start with: [Starting Topic].
    advocacy
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Guardianship Alternatives: My Research List

    Understand the full range of options and build your question list — decisions come later, with professionals

    guardianship
    supported decision-making
    rights
    +1
    My [Relationship] [Name] is [Their Age] ([Diagnosis]), and people keep telling me to 'get guardianship.' I've heard there are alternatives that preserve more of [Name]'s rights, and I want to research before deciding anything. What [Name] handles independently: [Independent Skills]. Where support is truly needed: [Support Needs]. Help me — plain-language education and questions only; this is not legal advice, and any decision happens with an attorney AND with [Name]: 1) explain the range in plain words, from least to most restrictive: informal supports, supported decision-making, power of attorney, representative payee, limited guardianship, full guardianship, 2) given OUR facts, list which options deserve serious research and what questions each one raises for us, 3) build my question list — one set for an attorney, one for our state's disability agency or advocacy organization, 4) give me questions to explore WITH [Name] — their voice belongs in this decision at whatever level they can participate, 5) list the red flags that a professional is pushing one-size-fits-all guardianship without exploring less restrictive options first.
    work
    Providers & Professionals

    Session Note from Shorthand

    Turn scribbles into a clean draft note — you review, you sign

    documentation
    session notes
    providers
    +1
    I'm a [Provider Role] and I'm behind on documentation. Turn my shorthand into a draft session note in [Note Format] format. IMPORTANT: I have NOT included client names or identifying details — I use initials or 'Client' only, and identifiers get added later inside my secure system. My shorthand: [Shorthand Notes]. Please: 1) draft the note in professional clinical language using ONLY the facts I gave — never invent observations, data points, or client responses, 2) mark every place the note needs a detail I didn't provide with the marker 'FILL IN', 3) keep it objective — flag any sentence where my shorthand drifted into judgment instead of observation, and offer the neutral rewrite, 4) keep it concise enough that I'd realistically write it, 5) end with the reminder: this is a draft — I review every word, I'm the clinician of record.
    communication
    Providers & Professionals

    Clinical ↔ Plain Language Translator

    Say it so families actually hear it — in either direction

    plain language
    families
    translation
    +1
    I'm a [Provider Role]. Translate between clinical language and plain family language. Direction: [Direction]. The text (no client identifiers included): [Text]. The audience: [Audience]. Please: 1) rewrite at about a 6th-grade reading level (or, if going the other direction, into precise professional phrasing) — keeping every fact accurate; simplified must never mean dumbed down or less true, 2) keep the person's dignity front and center: strengths before deficits, behavior described without blame, no infantilizing an adult client, 3) flag any term with no good plain equivalent and give a one-sentence explanation to use instead, 4) if the audience speaks Spanish, also provide the plain version in natural, warm Spanish — not literal translation, 5) tell me which parts of this should be said out loud in person rather than sent in writing — hard news deserves a human voice.
    work
    Providers & Professionals

    Intake Interview Organizer

    Turn a sprawling first conversation into a structured intake summary

    intake
    documentation
    providers
    +1
    I'm a [Provider Role] who just finished an intake conversation. No names or identifiers are included — 'Client' or initials only; identifiers live in my secure system. My raw notes: [Raw Notes]. Organize them into a draft intake summary: 1) presenting concerns — the family's own words and my clinical observations, kept clearly separate and labeled, 2) history and context exactly as reported (attribute it: 'mother reports...', 'client states...'), 3) strengths and interests — families rarely get asked; if my notes are thin here, flag it as a required follow-up, not a blank, 4) one line for 'what the family wants most' — the real ask behind the referral, 5) open questions and missing information for next session, each marked 'FOLLOW UP'. Do not invent or infer anything I didn't write; gaps stay visible gaps. I review and finalize inside my own system.
    advocacy
    Providers & Professionals

    IEP Goal Drafting Assistant

    Draft measurable, dignified goals a parent can read without a translator

    IEP
    goals
    school
    +1
    I'm a [Provider Role] drafting IEP goals for a student — no name included, just 'the student.' Grade: [Grade]. Skill area: [Skill Area]. Present level, briefly: [Present Level]. What matters most to the family: [Family Priority]. Draft: 1) 3 goal options, each fully measurable — condition, behavior, criterion, timeframe — AND written so a parent can understand every word without translation, 2) 2–3 short-term objectives under each goal, 3) a realistic classroom measurement plan for each — no data system that nobody will actually maintain, 4) a strengths-based variant of each goal that builds on what the student CAN do, not only remediates deficits, 5) review my present-level text: flag anything that reads as deficit-only framing and suggest the reword. These are drafts for the IEP team process — the team and family finalize together.
    self management
    Providers & Professionals

    Monday Caseload Triage

    Brain-dump your caseload, get back a sane week

    caseload
    triage
    burnout
    +1
    I'm a [Provider Role] with about [Caseload Size] cases and not enough hours. Here's my week's brain-dump — initials only, no identifying details: [Brain Dump]. Triage it: 1) sort everything into four buckets: urgent-and-important (safety concerns, hard deadlines, regressions), important-not-urgent, administrative, and can-wait, 2) if anything in my dump sounds like a safety or crisis concern, pull it to the very top and say so plainly — that gets my human judgment TODAY, not a slot on Thursday, 3) build a realistic week plan where documentation time appears as real calendar blocks, not 'later', 4) identify what I should batch, delegate, or ask my supervisor to take — and draft that ask in two respectful sentences, 5) one honest observation at the end: if this list is what every week looks like, tell me directly — burnout math is still math, and pretending otherwise helps no client.
    communication
    Providers & Professionals

    Hard Parent Meeting Prep

    Deliver hard news with clarity and respect — and land on a plan together

    families
    meetings
    hard conversations
    +1
    I'm a [Provider Role] preparing for a difficult family meeting — no identifying details here, just 'the family' and 'the child.' The situation: [Situation]. The family context: [Family Context]. Help me: 1) an agenda that genuinely opens with the child's strengths and the family's expertise — not as a compliment-sandwich ritual, but because it's true and it changes the room, 2) plain-language phrasing for the hard part, delivered early and clearly — families always know when we're circling, and the circling is what breaks trust, 3) the questions this family is most likely to ask, honest answers, and the things I should openly say 'I don't know yet' about, 4) if an interpreter is involved: structure my speech for interpretation — short segments, no idioms, and I speak TO the family, not to the interpreter, 5) a closing plan: a written plain-language summary they take home, next steps with dates and owners, and at least one real decision that belongs to THEM.
    work
    Providers & Professionals

    Make the Training Stick

    Turn dense material into training people remember on a hard shift

    training
    plain language
    staff
    +1
    I'm a [Provider Role] training [Trainees] on [Topic]. My source material is too dense — here it is: [Source Material]. Rebuild it for real humans on real shifts (keep all client examples generic — no identifying details): 1) the one-page version: what they must remember when things go sideways, in plain language, ordered by what matters most in the moment, 2) turn the abstract principles into 3 concrete scenario walk-throughs — 'it's 3pm, he's covering his ears and rocking, the room is loud — what do you do FIRST?', 3) a 5-question self-check — a confidence check, not a quiz designed to fail people, 4) tell me what belongs physically posted on the wall versus what lives in the binder nobody opens, 5) audit my material: flag every piece of jargon, and flag anything that describes the people we serve disrespectfully — training is where culture gets set, and I want ours set right.
    advocacy

    The Denial Letter, Explained

    Understand what the denial actually says, and get a short appeal drafted

    pack
    denial
    appeal
    +1
    I'm a family caregiver. I received this letter and I need help understanding it. First, explain in plain language what it says and what decision was made, in under 150 words. Second, list every date and deadline in it. Third, tell me exactly what my options are (appeal, reconsideration, request for records, asking for a fair hearing) and which one you'd do first and why. Fourth, draft a short, polite appeal letter I can adapt, that asks for the specific reason for the decision and the records it was based on, and requests the decision be reconsidered. Do not invent facts about our situation; leave brackets where I need to fill things in. Here is the letter: [letter_text]. Deadline mentioned, if any: [deadline].
    advocacy

    The Assistive Technology Letter

    A one-page letter of support a professional can sign

    pack
    assistive technology
    letter
    +1
    Help me write a one-page letter asking a [professional_role] to recommend an assistive technology tool for [person_name]. Under the Assistive Technology Act, an assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of an individual with a disability. The tool: [tool_and_purpose]. What an ordinary week looks like without it: [daily_impact]. Structure the letter as: who [person_name] is and the relevant functional needs; the specific functional capabilities the tool increases, maintains, or improves; why lower-cost alternatives don't meet the need; the exact recommendation we are asking the professional to make and to whom; a thank-you. Respectful, specific, no jargon, no medical claims the professional hasn't made. Leave brackets for anything you don't know.
    planning

    Before the Annual Review

    Walk into the meeting with one page, five points, and a script

    pack
    meeting
    IEP
    +2
    I have a [meeting_type] meeting coming up for [person_name]. Here is what has changed this year: [what_changed]. Here is what we want from the meeting: [what_we_want]. Help me prepare. Give me: a one-page summary I can hand out at the start; the five most important things to say, in order; the questions I should ask; the things that are often left out of these meetings that I should make sure get written into the plan; and a short script for what to say if the team pushes back on our main request. Keep it calm and practical.
    safety

    Is This Message Safe?

    Check a suspicious message and get words that keep dignity intact

    pack
    scam
    online safety
    +1
    I help protect an adult who can be trusting online. They received this: [message_text]. It claims to be from: [relationship]. Tell me, in plain language: is this likely a scam or manipulation, and why — look for urgency, secrecy, requests for money, gift cards, codes, photos, or moving to another app. Then give me three sentences I can say to them that keep their dignity, don't make them feel stupid, and explain what to do next. Then tell me what I should do (block, report, save evidence, who to contact). If it might be safe, say so and tell me how to check.
    daily life

    A Routine That Survives a Bad Day

    The full routine and the bare-minimum version, side by side

    pack
    routine
    bad day
    +1
    Help me build a [routine_when] routine for [person_name] that still works on a bad day. What usually goes wrong: [what_breaks]. What has helped before: [what_works]. Give me two versions side by side: the full routine for a normal day, and the "bare minimum" version for a bad day with no more than four steps. For each step: what happens, roughly how long, and what I say or do if it stalls. Then a one-line rule for how we decide which version we're on, so nobody has to argue about it in the moment. Plain words, no clinical language.
    self management

    The 2 a.m. Worry Dump

    Sort the middle-of-the-night worries into four honest lists

    pack
    worry
    overwhelm
    +1
    I'm a caregiver and it's late. Here is everything on my mind, unsorted: [worries]. Please sort it into four lists: things I can do something about tomorrow (with the smallest first step for each); things that need someone else (and who); things that are real but can't be solved this week (and one sentence on why it's okay to set them down tonight); and things that are fear more than fact. Don't lecture me, don't tell me to practice self-care, and keep it short enough to read on my phone in the dark. End with the single thing to do first tomorrow.
    health
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    After the Doctor's Appointment

    Turn scribbled notes into what was said, what to do, and what to ask next

    aging parents
    appointments
    notes
    +1
    I just left a medical appointment with my parent [parent_name] and my notes are a mess. Here they are: [notes]. Please: 1) restate in plain language what appears to have been said, 2) list the action items with who does each one and by when, 3) list any medication changes exactly as written in my notes, as a record only, 4) write the questions I should have asked, so I can call and ask them, 5) flag anything in my notes that is unclear or contradicts itself. Do not add medical facts that are not in my notes, and do not give medical advice — this is a record and a question list for the next conversation with the clinician.
    communication
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    The Same Question, Again

    Answers that calm the question instead of correcting the person

    aging parents
    memory
    communication
    +1
    My parent [parent_name] asks me the same question many times a day: [the_question]. What upsets them most is: [what_upsets_them]. Help me: 1) understand what the question is probably really asking for — reassurance, orientation, control, or company, 2) give me three short answers I can repeat calmly the tenth time as easily as the first, 3) tell me what not to say, including why correcting or reminding them that they already asked usually makes it worse, 4) suggest one change to the room, the day, or a written note that could reduce how often the question comes up, 5) give me one sentence to say to myself when my patience is gone. Warm, plain language. Do not diagnose anything.
    relationships
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    The Sibling Who Isn't Helping

    One specific ask, no blame, and a plan for if they say no

    aging parents
    siblings
    family
    +1
    I am carrying most of the care for our parent and my sibling [sibling_name] is not helping. The one thing I want them to take on is: [one_thing]. The history behind this: [history]. Help me: 1) write a short message that asks for that one specific thing, with a date, and no blame and no history in it, 2) show me the sentences I should cut because they will start a fight, 3) give me two alternate versions of the ask that are smaller, in case the first is too much, 4) tell me what to say if they say no, and what my fallback plan is so the care does not depend on their answer, 5) remind me in one line what I am and am not responsible for here.
    advocacy
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Medicare, Medicaid, or the Waiver?

    Sort out which program might apply and who to call to confirm

    aging parents
    Medicare
    Medicaid
    +1
    I am trying to understand what my parent may qualify for. We are in [state]. The situation: [situation]. Income and assets note, if relevant: [income_note]. Please: 1) explain in plain language what Medicare, Medicaid, and home and community based waivers generally cover and do not cover, and which of them my situation sounds closest to, 2) list what I would likely need to gather before applying, 3) give me the questions to ask, in order, 4) tell me clearly when I should stop and check with my state's Area Agency on Aging or an elder-law attorney instead of guessing. You are not giving legal advice and rules vary by state and change over time — say so, and tell me which points I must verify locally before acting.
    planning
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    Is It Time?

    Weigh a hard living-situation decision without pretending it is simple

    aging parents
    decisions
    safety
    +1
    I am trying to decide whether my parent [parent_name] can keep living as they are now. What I am seeing: [what_you_see]. What they say they want: [what_they_want]. Help me: 1) separate what is a safety issue from what is a preference issue from what is my own fear, 2) list what would have to be true for them to stay where they are, including the supports that would need to exist, 3) list the options between doing nothing and moving them, since it is almost never only those two, 4) give me the questions to ask their doctor, their Area Agency on Aging, and any place I tour, 5) write a short script for talking with them about it that keeps them in the decision. Do not tell me what to choose. This is not medical or legal advice.
    self management
    40+ & Aging Caregivers

    The Day Nothing Goes Right

    A daytime version of the worry dump: the next hour, the next three things

    aging parents
    overwhelm
    bad day
    +1
    Everything is going wrong today and I still have to keep going. Here is what is happening: [whats_happening]. Keep this short. Give me: 1) what to do in the next hour, and only that hour, 2) the next three things after that, smallest first, 3) one text message I can send to ask someone for help, written out and ready to copy, 4) the one thing on this list I have permission to drop today. No lecturing, no self-care advice, no pep talk.