Free regulation tools for every kid, teen, and adult, especially neurodivergent ones
Take the 2-Minute QuizYou don't have to wait for insurance to start helping your kid regulate.
Answer two quick questions below to find a good place to start, backed by research, not guesswork.
When the Ground Shifts
"The waitlist is 18 months."
For many families, this is the first thing they hear when they realize their child needs help. Whether it’s an official diagnosis like ADHD, Autism, or SPD, or simply a realization that your child’s emotional dial is stuck at "11," the gap between realizing there is a problem and getting professional help is often a long, lonely stretch of months or even years.
In that time, the ground under your family starts to shift. School phone calls become a daily dread. Siblings start walking on eggshells. You find yourself spending every evening Googling "why is my child hitting" or "how to stop sensory meltdowns," only to find generic advice that doesn't fit your reality.
Steady Ground was built for this gap.
It isn't a replacement for therapy, but it is a library of what works while you wait. We’ve distilled the core concepts of occupational therapy (OT), sensory integration, and emotional regulation into actionable, parent-friendly resources. No dense medical jargon. No impossible-to-follow programs. Just simple, evidence-based tools to help you stabilize the ground under your family's feet today.
You aren't failing. You're just waiting for the cavalry to arrive. In the meantime, let's get you some tools.
"Hello, fellow parent. I built this because I needed it for my own son, and couldn't find it while we waited."
Who this is for
Built for parents first, but useful well beyond that.
For Parents
The core of this site. Something real to do while you're waiting for OT, ABA, or speech, not a replacement for it.
For Educators & Homeschoolers
Every exercise works as a quick classroom reset or a homeschool sensory break, no special training needed to use one.
For Therapists & OTs
A free resource to hand to families on your waitlist, or a quick reference between sessions. Every technique is cited.
Explore Resources
Tools tailored for specific developmental stages.
Early Childhood
Ages 3–6. Focus on co-regulation, sensory play, and establishing foundational safety through routine.
View Tools chevron_rightSchool-Age
Ages 7–12. Supporting executive function, school-day survival, and developing an emotional vocabulary.
View Tools chevron_rightTeen
Ages 13–17. Navigating independence, social complexities, and self-advocacy, especially for neurodivergent teens.
View Tools chevron_rightAdult
Ages 18+. Workplace accommodation, burnout recovery, and sensory-friendly living for adults.
View Tools chevron_rightWhen Regression Hits
For the stretches when skills slip. What the research says, how to help, and a printable tracker so next time is easier.
Read More chevron_rightGrounded in Evidence
Drawn from occupational therapy research, DBT, and evidence-based programs like PEERS®.
Steady Ground. For informational purposes only. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Disability does not equal inability.
Questions parents ask
Is this a replacement for therapy?
No. This is something to do while you're waiting for OT, ABA, or speech therapy, not instead of it. Nothing here is a diagnosis or a treatment plan.
Do I need to create an account?
No. The quiz and every exercise work without signing up for anything. There's an optional goal tracker at the bottom of this page, saved only in your browser, no email, no password, no account.
Is this really free?
The core of the site is free and stays free: the quiz, every exercise on every age page, and several interactive boards. A few extra interactive boards will be part of a small optional membership we're building, and there are optional paid printables on Etsy. Some Amazon links on the Resources page are affiliate links. Nothing you can use today will ever move behind a paywall.
What ages is this for?
Early Childhood (3–6), School-Age (7–12), Teen (13–17), and Adult (18+). Regulation needs don't stop at childhood, so this covers every age.
Will my information be collected?
No. There are no accounts required, no cookies, and no tracking. See the Privacy Policy for the full details.
What if an exercise isn't working for my kid?
That's real, useful information, not a failure. Try a different category, or mention it to your care team once you're seen, it's worth telling them what you've already tried.