The beginning of a new school year can bring excitement, fresh routines, and new opportunities. It can also bring uncertainty, worry, and emotional exhaustion. For many children, especially neurodivergent children, returning to school involves more than packing a backpack or meeting a new teacher. They may be adjusting to unfamiliar classrooms, different expectations, louder environments, changing schedules, and time away from the people and places that feel safe. Helping chi