Welcome to Gentle Compass

Autism isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are the tools that help.

Gentle Compass is a place for practical, free resources for autistic adults and for families raising autistic kids. Some will be tools you can use right away. Some will be tips, and some will be ideas to try and adjust. Skip what doesn’t fit and keep what does.

What you’ll find here

• Simple tools you can customize, like choice boards and visual supports

• Coping strategies written in plain language

• App and resource recommendations, with honest notes on cost

• Posts for autistic adults, for parents, and for both

How I think about this

• Autistic people are not broken, and there’s no single right way to cope.

• A tool is good if it helps you or your child, not because an expert says so.

• You know yourself and your family best.

A note on what this is
Gentle Compass shares general information only. It isn’t medical, clinical, or legal advice, so please talk with a qualified professional about your own situation.

If there’s a tool, topic, or question you’d like to see here, send it through the Contact page. I’d love to hear from you.

Welcome, and take it at your own pace.