A break, from someone who's lived it.
Private-pay, one-on-one respite care for autism families — Saturday, Sunday, or Monday, led by a certified neurodivergent coach and mom to a neurodivergent child.
Why this is different
I'm Devon — a certified neurodivergent coach and the parent of a neurodivergent child myself. This isn't generic sitting. It's one family per session, focused attention from someone who already understands sensory needs, meltdowns, routines, and what a real break actually requires.
Where the day happens
A calm, sensory-friendly room — soft lighting, tactile play, and a quiet corner to reset whenever it's needed.
Available days
Saturday
One family, one child, per session.
Sunday
Same setup — one family per session, your pick of hours.
Monday
Also open, if a weekday break works better for your family.
One family per session — sessions are scheduled around your child's needs, so a shorter session may leave room for another family the same day. Rate is discussed and confirmed on your call.
Get in touch
Book a quick 15-minute call to talk through your child's needs, pick a day and time, and settle on price — or send an inquiry by email if you'd rather start there.
How it works
Book a call
15 minutes to talk through your child's needs and find a time that works.
We settle the details
Day, hours, and rate — decided together, right there on the call.
I follow up by email
Agreement and invoice, so you're all set before your day.
Questions parents ask
Is this licensed child care?
No — this is private-pay respite from an individual provider, not a licensed child care facility. I'm in the process of becoming an approved Maryland DDA respite provider for families with a waiver.
What ages do you work with?
Bring this up on your call — I'll ask about your child's age, needs, and routines so we can figure out if it's a good fit before booking anything.
What should my child bring?
Anything that helps them feel settled — a comfort item, headphones, a favorite snack. We'll go over specifics on the call.
What if we need to cancel?
Let me know as early as you can — cancellation details are covered in the agreement sent after your intro call.
DDA families
I'm currently completing approval as a Maryland DDA respite provider. If your family has a DDA waiver and would rather use that funding instead of paying privately, join the waitlist now — you'll be one of the first families I reach out to once approval comes through.