April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month—a time to recognize, uplift, and support families on the autism journey.
Parenting a child with autism brings unique challenges, but it also reveals incredible strength, love, and resilience. While the path can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to find the right support, families should never feel alone.
This month, we’re highlighting thoughtful, supportive tools that go beyond products—they represent guidance, care, comfort, and belonging. Every child deserves to be celebrated, and every parent deserves to feel equipped and embraced.
1. Empowerment Through Organization: The Tiny Mighty Autism Parent Planner
Created by Dr. Divina Lopez, a board-certified pediatrician and autism mom, the Tiny Mighty Autism Planner is more than a tool—it's a source of clarity, calm, and confidence for parents advocating for their children.
With this planner, families can:
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Track developmental milestones and concerns
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Organize IEP meetings, therapy appointments, and medical visits
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Navigate healthcare and educational systems with more clarity
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Stay prepared to communicate their child's needs effectively
By helping parents feel more organized and empowered, the planner opens doors to better services and stronger advocacy.
Use code BCM10 at checkout for 10% off.
2. Community & Clinical Support: Glow Pediatrics
Led by Dr. Hokehe Eko, MD, MPH, FAAP—a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of experience—Glow Pediatrics is the first Black-owned virtual autism clinic in the U.S.
Glow offers compassionate, expert-led support through:
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Developmental screenings and diagnostic evaluations
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Personalized care plans tailored to each child
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Family-first guidance to ensure parents never feel alone
A standout offering is Glow Circles—physician-led support groups that provide families with a safe space to ask questions, connect with others, and receive expert care.
Mention Beautiful Curly Me to receive $50 OFF any screening service or Glow Circles Membership.
3. Representation & Sensory Comfort: Beautiful Curly Me’s Curly + Confident Plush Dolls
Created by a young girl on a mission to empower others, Beautiful Curly Me’s Curly + Confident Plush Dolls are more than toys—they are tools for emotional support, confidence building, and inclusion.
For children with autism and sensory sensitivities, these dolls offer:
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Soft, comforting textures that help with sensory regulation
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A soothing presence during transitions or quiet time
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A way to play, imagine, and self-express safely
More importantly, they represent something often missing from mainstream toys: identity and belonging.
"When a girl sees herself reflected in the dolls she plays with, it builds confidence, normalizes diversity, and creates emotional connection."
Each doll—Bella, Binta, and Imara—celebrates individuality and reminds every child that they are powerful, worthy, and belong.
Navigating autism or ADHD may look different for every family, but the need for connection, care, and empowerment is universal.
This month and always, we honor the strength of families, celebrate the uniqueness of every child, and stand together to create a more inclusive, supportive world.
Autism is not a limitation — it’s a different way of experiencing the world. And that is a superpower.
Explore these supportive resources to empower the families in your life:
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