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Why We're Building Lumi

I stood in her apartment thinking one thing: If anything exists on this planet that would help me navigate this specific situation with my specific child, take my money. All of it. Yesterday. Nothing did.

Author Michael Caton·Read time 10 min

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Trying All the Keys

We're trying all the keys," his teacher said. Five words that named what we'd been doing all year. What made this year different wasn't just better strategies; it was a tighter feedback loop.

Author Michael Caton·April 16, 2026·Read time 7 min

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When Mom Becomes Her Son's Entire Clinical Team

She listed every role she plays for her neurodiverse son. OT. Speech therapist. Coach. Mentor. Feeding therapist. She put 'Mom' last. This is the story of what happens when the system turns a parent into a clinician and leaves no room for the person her child actually needs.

Author Michael Caton·April 9, 2026·Read time 8 min