Standard back-to-school lists are built for a typical student — and if you're raising a neurodivergent child, they leave out most of what actually gets your kid through the day. In this episode, Genie breaks down the sensory, adaptive, and academic tools that belong on your list, what schools are legally required to provide under IDEA and Section 504, and exactly how to request them in writing so support doesn't stay a verbal promise.
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Genie Dawkins
Genie Dawkins is the creator and host of The Parenting Cipher podcast, a dedicated advocate for neurodivergent children, and a parent with lived experience navigating the education system. Genie empowers families with practical tools, legal knowledge, and self-advocacy strategies to support their children’s learning, emotional wellbeing, and unique brilliance. Whether she’s breaking down school policies or sharing empowering music, Genie’s mission is for every child to enter the classroom knowing their differences are valued—and supported.
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