The Starry Foundation
Creating a Brighter Future for Neurodiverse Children
Our Mission
At Starry Foundation, we provide hope and resources for families of children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our mission is to connect these children with leading multidisciplinary medical teams to address medical, academic, and social challenges. Together, we’re building brighter futures.
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Our Impact
Creating brighter futures through answers, support, and hope.
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Families & children supported through comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, resources, and compassionate, unhurried care.
Comprehensive Care
Supporting children and families with thorough evaluations, resources, and next-step guidance.
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Pillars of Our Work:
Clarity, Support, Empowerment, and Hope.
Since 2020, Starry Foundation has helped children and families move from confusion to clarity by providing access to comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, meaningful resources, and compassionate support that lead to greater understanding, confidence, and hope.
Shining Stars Grant Program
Unlocking Potential Through Support
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, but financial barriers often delay critical evaluations and resources. Through the Shining Stars Grant Program, we remove these burdens, enabling families to access life-changing evaluations and support for their neurodiverse children.
Starry Therapy Dog Program
Changing Lives Through the Power of Companionship
Through the generosity of our supporters, Starry Foundation was able to provide Candy, a specially trained therapy dog, to Destiny. More than a companion, Candy offers comfort, emotional support, and confidence, helping Destiny navigate everyday challenges with a trusted friend by her side.
“For the first time, we finally had answers, support, and a path forward for Destiny.”
Explore Stories of Impact
Watch impactful stories and explore helpful resources from the Starry Foundation as we work to support families and neurodiverse children.
Parent Community
Created by Parents, for Parents
Parenting a child with autism, sensory processing differences, or other developmental challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
The Starry Foundation Parent Community is a private space where parents can connect, ask questions, share experiences, celebrate victories, and support one another through every stage of the journey.
Groundbreaking Research, Life-Changing Impact
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Groundbreaking Research, Life-Changing Impact •
“The study you’re supporting is groundbreaking! Families complete 30 therapy sessions and undergo standardized behavioral and neurological testing, including state-of-the-art neuroimaging. This research is laying the foundation for larger studies to improve effective treatment for neurodiverse children.”
— Robyn Chu, Growing Healthy Seasons
1 in 10
Children have sensory processing disorder (SPD)
1 in 36
Children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism
1 in 5
Children experience learning disabilities