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Welcome to the
SUNRISE
Resource & Service Hub
To all the amazing parents, caregivers, therapists, & communication partners supporting autistic individuals every single day…
This space - It’s for you.
You’ve been doing the work. Quietly, consistently—often without a roadmap. You’ve been trying. Really trying. To find what works. To show up well. To support an apraxic or autistic teen or adult with care, consistency, and some sense of confidence.
Maybe you’re a parent burning the midnight oil—Googling after everyone’s finally asleep, desperate for something that makes sense. Or a therapist caught between what you were taught and what you know your clients actually need.
You’re holding the letterboard. Figuring out lunch, transportation, therapy, and what comes next. You’re doing a lot—seen and unseen—and still looking for what really supports the person you care about.
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. A space where you’re not doing this alone.
Come on in. Click around. 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 your purse (or therapy bag) has visual supports, emergency snacks, and at least one forgotten fidget toy… 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This is where we break through the old systems & stop settling for outdated strategies.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.
TAKE A LOOK AROUNd
Sunrise Resource & Service Hub
We’ve organized the hub to make things easier to locate—because we know your time, energy, and focus are already spoken for. Simply click the button that best fits your needs to be taken to the resources that are just right for you.
Foundational Course
One-on-One Services
Resources
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 client 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.
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FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
Foundations of Apraxic Autism is where most people begin—and for good reason.
This course lays the foundation for everything we offer, starting with one powerful shift: just because someone can’t speak doesn’t mean they aren’t thinking, understanding, or fully present.
That understanding changes everything.
You’ll learn what it truly means to presume competence—and how motor differences are often the missing piece in understanding communication and behavior.
→ Course completion unlocks access to join our Membership Library.
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DIRECT 1:1 SUPPORT
There are three ways to work with us one-on-one:
Virtual Caregiver Coaching – 1:1 phone or video sessions for parents, caregivers, or support staff.
Virtual Motor Workouts – Active, movement-based sessions with the autistic individual to support regulation and motor planning.
In-Person Mobile OT (Long Beach + San Diego) – Local hands-on support focused on movement, engagement, and communication.
→ Course completion not required to book 1:1 services—but many find it lays a foundation that makes the 1:1 support more focused, aligned, & effective.
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MEMBERSHIP LIBRARY
We created the membership library as a next level of support for after the course ends—something to help you stay connected, go deeper, and keep applying what you’ve learned in ways that make sense for real life.
Inside, you’ll find extended meditations, more detailed handouts, practical tools you can actually use, and videos that walk you through key concepts with more clarity and depth. You’ll also get access to live and recorded webinars that help you keep learning. Click the link below to learn more about our Membership Library.
Coming Soon: Membership Library
→ Course completion unlocks access to join our Membership Library.
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RESOURCE SHOP
Our Resource Shop offers downloadable tools like short meditations, visual supports, and handouts—designed to offer quick insight, reinforce key ideas, and support day-to-day communication and regulation.
Use the handouts to share key concepts with a support person or stick them on the fridge as a daily reminder. The meditations help you stay grounded, and our OT Encouragement Easel is there when you need a little inspiration to keep going. Visit the shop at the link below.
Coming Soon: Visit the Shop
→ These add-ons are great supplements to the deeper teaching and support offered in the course and Membership Library.
Explore Our Foundational Course
Foundations of Apraxic Autism Course
for Parents, Caregivers, & Support 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.
Foundations of Apraxic Autism Course
CEU Course for Occupational Therapists
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This isn’t your average CEU course—it’s a deep dive into how we really show up as occupational therapists supporting nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking autistic individuals. Through self-paced modules, 1:1 mentorship, and an apraxia-informed, neurodiversity-affirming lens, you’ll shift your mindset, strengthen your skills, and reconnect with the heart of your practice. Earn CEUs while transforming the way you lead, support, and advocate.
Head to the course page for all the details.
This course is the heart of everything we offer at Sunrise. With two tailored versions—one for parents, caregivers, and support professionals, and one for occupational therapists (with CEUs + mentorship)—you’ll gain the tools, mindset shifts, and real-life strategies to confidently support nonspeaking and minimally speaking autistic individuals.
Completing this course also unlocks access to our exclusive Membership Library—a growing collection of tools, resources, and support to help you continue your journey with clarity and connection.
Our Services
Work With the Sunrise team
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We offer in-home occupational therapy for nonspeaking and minimally speaking teens and adults, including those who spell or type to communicate. Serving the Long Beach and San Diego areas, our neurodiversity-affirming care supports real-life routines—personal care, sensory regulation, community access, and more—helping clients build skills, autonomy, and confidence in their daily world.
Whether you’re family or part of their care crew, we’d love to chat about how we can support you!
Want to learn more about our Mobile OT services? Find more details here.
Ready to connect? Schedule a free intro call to see if this support feels like the right fit.
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These virtual sessions are designed for autistic and apraxic individuals who want to strengthen brain-body connection through guided, purposeful movement. Led by experienced neuro-motor therapists, each workout is personalized to support motor planning, communication, and regulation—all from the comfort of home.
Whether you’re family or part of their care crew, we’d love to chat about how we can support you!
Not sure if Intentional Motor is right for your family? Learn more about our approach here.
Ready to connect? Schedule a free intro call to see if this support feels like the right fit.!
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Get expert, apraxia-informed guidance tailored to your everyday. These phone and video sessions are designed for parents, support staff, and communication partners to talk through challenges, clarify goals, and build strategies that support your loved one—and the team around them.
Whether you’re family or part of their care crew, we’d love to connect. Schedule a free intro call to see if this support feels like the right fit.
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This program is designed for OTs supporting autistic and apraxic individuals who want clinical clarity, personal accountability, and space to grow. Choose from personalized 1:1 sessions or a collaborative group format—both rooted in neurodiversity-affirming practice and honest reflection. Every call blends practical strategies with mindset work, helping you move through real challenges and into more confident, purposeful practice.
Click here to learn more about our Mentorship Program & explore the best fit for your mentorship journey.
Join the Membership
Membership Library
You just finished our Foundations of 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 clear 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, really transforming that initial shift in understanding into confident, everyday action.
Unlock ongoing access to:
Detailed handouts & 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.
*COMING SOON! Course Completion required to join
The Sunrise Edit
A peek behind the scenes at what we’ve been learning from, leaning on, and hitting repeat on—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.
Shop Sunrise Resources
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Short audio reflections to help you slow down and come back to center—made to support regulation, presence, and perspective.
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Clear, practical handouts that highlight key ideas. Helpful for starting conversations or looping others into the approach you're using.
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A weekly boost for OTs. Set this cute little easel on your desk for small reminders that keep you encouraged, focused, and connected to your why.
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.