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Welcome to the
SUNRISE
Resource Hub
To all the amazing parents, caregivers, therapists, & communication partners supporting autistic individuals every single day…
This space is for you.
You’ve been doing the work of trying to figure everything out, and often without a roadmap. You’ve been trying, well, pretty much anything and everything. Desperate to figure out what works and how to provide the apraxic and autistic teen or adult you support with care, consistency, and some sense that you’re doing the right thing.
You might be a parent burning the midnight oil—researching on your laptop after everyone’s finally asleep, searching for answers of where to go from here. Or a therapist caught between what you were taught and what you know your clients are capable of.
You’re juggling all the things, and trying to hold down the fort. Figuring out lunch, transportation, therapy, and trying to decide what comes next. There’s a lot on your plate, and you’re still not sure what you are doing is working, or even if it’s the right direction to go.
This resource hub was made for you and is full of resources to help you do just that. Help for the figuring-it-out part. When you are a part of the Sunrise Community, you are not alone.
Come on in.
Browse. Explore. Make yourself at home.
You Know There’s More. This Is Where You Find It.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?” while doing literally everything you know how to do… you’re our people.
If your desktop is full of research articles, half-filled forms, and motivational quotes you’re trying to live up to… you’re our people.
If you’re hauling around a mini whiteboard, laminated letter boards, emergency snacks, and a rogue fidget toy in your purse or therapy bag… you’re our people.
If you know the system needs to change—and you’re not waiting around for permission… you’re our people.
And if you landed here because deep down, you know there’s more—more for the apraxic and autistic individuals you support, and more for you, too—you’re 100% our people.
This is where we break through the old systems & stop settling for outdated strategies. At Sunrise, we’re about more than just parent coaching or professional development—we’re passionate about empowering you to push past a system that holds you or your loved one back.
This is a community for people who believe in possibility. In doing things differently. In making a difference. This is a community for you.
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Ways To Work With Us
Supporting nonspeaking autistic individuals is personal and nuanced. No two people are the same. No two journeys look alike. Every individual we work with has unique hopes, questions, and goals. We offer different ways to work together—to give you access to the support that fits you and the individual you support.
In-Person Services
Our California OT Support Team (San Diego area) is currently at full capacity. You can use the link below to add your name to the waitlist, and we'll reach out when a spot becomes available.
Foundational Course
Foundations in Apraxic Autism is where most people begin—and for good reason. This course lays the foundation for everything we offer at Sunrise Therapies.
Monthly Membership
The Membership Library is next-level support for families, caregivers, & OT’s. Join for access to printables, videos, a monthly Q&A call, live webinars & more!
Explore Our Foundational Course
Foundations in Apraxic Autism Course
for Parents, Caregivers, & Professionals
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A transformative, self-paced course for parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting nonspeaking, minimally speaking, or unreliably speaking autistic individuals. This course goes beyond tips and tools—it’s a mindset shift rooted in presuming competence, honoring autonomy, and understanding the lived experience of apraxia. Through practical strategies, reflection, and neurodiversity-affirming insights, you’ll learn how to support with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion—while also growing in your own role, resilience, and purpose.
Curious if this course is right for you? Head to the course page for all the details.
This course is the heart of everything we offer at Sunrise. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of whole-body apraxia as well as the tools, mindset shifts, and real-life strategies you need to confidently support nonspeaking and minimally speaking autistic individuals.
Join the Membership
Membership Library
You just finished our Foundations in Apraxic Autism course, and it’s like seeing things clearly for the first time—or maybe everything just finally clicked into place. You feel a renewed sense of hope and direction. You’re genuinely excited and ready to build on everything you’ve just learned.
The Membership Library is designed to be your trusted companion for those crucial next steps. It's the dedicated space where you continue to learn and build upon the strong foundation we've established together, transforming that initial shift in understanding into confident, everyday action.
Unlock ongoing access to:
Detailed guides & video walkthroughs clarifying key concepts and strategies.
Focused webinars exploring specific topics and your evolving questions.
Ready-to-use tools & strategies for immediate impact.
Guided meditations to nurture your well-being.
The Sunrise Edit
A peek behind the scenes at some of our favorite products and resources—because good things are worth sharing.
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On Our Headphones
We pulled together our go-to brain-engaging podcasts and playlists—tools that help regulate, refocus, and build connection. Press play when you need to regulate, reset, or learn something new.
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On Our Bookshelf
If we could hand you a stack of books we’ve underlined, dog-eared, and shoved into tote bags—this would be it. These titles have greatly impacted our work, and we highly recommend them!
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In Our Cart
If you’ve ever asked what we actually use or recommend—this is the list. These are our go-to Amazon picks for movement, sensory support, and everyday regulation—the things we’re always sharing in DMs, emails, and sessions.
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On Our Screen
We created our YouTube Channel to share what’s been supportive for us and this community-from our Rise Up video chat series to curated playlists on mindfulness, sensory processing, regulation, and more!
The Freebies
Who doesn’t love a freebie?
Especially when it’s one you’ll actually use.
List of Approved Apraxia-informed OT’s
We’ve compiled a free list of OTs who truly understand apraxia, text-based communication, and the brain-body connection.
The Competence & Connection Blueprint
A simple guide with mindset shifts and strategies to help you better engage with and support the apraxic autistic individuals in your life.
What’s In Our Toolbox
Running a neurodiversity-affirming OT practice takes heart—and the right tools. Here are the platforms we rely on to keep things running smoothly for our team and the families we serve.
Heads up: a few of these links are affiliate links, which is a fancy way of saying we might earn a small commission-if you click and buy—at no extra cost to you.
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Owl Practice
If you're looking for a secure, all-in-one platform for scheduling, note-taking, and client communication, Owl Practice has been a great fit for our team. It’s especially helpful for staying organized and keeping everything in one HIPAA-compliant space.
Use code vN0MPp to save $100 on your plan.
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Well Sites
We searched high and low for a website template that felt right for our practice—and discovered Well Sites. Melanie’s templates are gorgeous and actually designed with therapists and wellness providers in mind. We used one for this site and absolutely love it. 100% recommend.
Flodesk
Flodesk is our go-to for email—it’s beautifully designed, easy to use, and makes creating automated sequences feel way less overwhelming. Perfect if you want clean, intentional emails without a huge learning curve.
Use our link to receive 50% off your first year.