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How to organize IEPs and autism paperwork to save time and stress Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents Part 6 #153


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Is your house full of piles of papers, forms, and reports… but you can never find the one you need when it matters? You're not alone.

In this final episode of the mini-series for World Autism Acceptance Month, I’m talking about one of the biggest sources of stress for parents of autistic children — paperwork. From IEPs and school communication to therapy notes, medical assessments, funding forms, and everything in between, the amount of documentation we juggle can feel endless.

But here’s the good news: organizing it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

I’ll walk you through a practical, step-by-step process to declutter and organize your autism-related paperwork in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and supportive of your real life — even if you're neurodivergent yourself or have very little time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why autism paperwork feels so emotionally heavy — and how to change your relationship with it
  • A simple method to sort and categorize everything (even if it’s stuffed in drawers and bags)
  • How to build a flexible system that works for your brain — digital, physical, or a mix
  • Smart tips like advocacy highlight sheets, visual sorting, and working folders
  • Why this small act of organization can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control of your child’s care

This episode is especially for you if:

  • You’ve ever torn the house apart looking for a form
  • You feel buried by IEPs and documents you don’t know what to do with
  • You want less stress and more clarity when advocating for your child

Whether you're raising an autistic child, a neurodivergent child, or just navigating a lot of life admin, this system will help you breathe easier.

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🎁 Download my free guide: 15 Minute Declutter Reset for Moms of Neurodivergent Kids – perfect for making real progress in small chunks of time.

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