This week's focus
You just received life-changing news. The only job right now is to take one stabilizing action and give yourself permission to feel everything.
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What do you need right now?
Pick what fits today. We will keep the next step simple — one thing at a time.
Where are you right now?
Choose the stage that fits today
Next best step
Give yourself today. The urgency is real, but so is your need to process.
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CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Parents of children 0–5 who want to track milestones or understand what developmental screening means.
Open resourceSupport for you
Call (877) 771-5725 to start the therapy intake process — and find one support resource for yourself today.
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Community
You are not alone in this.
Local groups and online spaces where parents share what is actually working — not just what sounds good.
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Places that actually get it.
Haircuts, dentists, parks, restaurants — real Houston-area spots that are good with your child.
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Someone is always there.
Real numbers, always staffed. If today is hard — or if you need to talk right now.
See help linesYou are doing more than you think.
Showing up, searching for help, reading this — that counts. Parenting a child with support needs is one of the most demanding things there is. Common Ground is here to make it a little lighter. One step at a time.
— The team at Texas ABA Centers