FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY WHO CARE

YES. YOU CAN TALK ABOUT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS WITHOUT HURTING A LOVED ONE

Get Karter’s step-by-step guidance on how to bring up developmental delays in a child you care about without sounding critical.

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BEING CONCERNED ISN’T RUDE.

STAYING SILENT CAN BE.

CONFIDENT CONVERSATIONS

Feel more prepared to bring up autism or developmental concerns in a way that’s respectful, caring, and clear.

NO-GUESS LANGUAGE

Know exactly what to say—and what not to say—to avoid misunderstandings and keep trust intact.

REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS

Get 5 relatable conversation examples you can use when talking to a parent about autism or delays.

BUILT FOR SENSITIVITY

Designed with warmth and empathy for tough topics, so your care doesn’t come off as criticism.

Sounds Like Something You’ve Felt?

You’ve noticed something about a child you care about, but you don’t know how to bring it up.

You’re afraid the parent might get offended or feel judged if you say something.

You’ve tried before, but the conversation didn’t go the way you hoped.

You want to help, but don’t want to risk hurting your relationship or overstepping.

If any of this feels familiar,

this guide is exactly what you need next.

Download it now and get the words and confidence to speak to your friend or family member and support their child without breaking trust.

Why Trust Karter with This Guide?

We’ve spent 8 years supporting thousands of families through early education and autism care — with expert educators and Board Certified Behavior Analysts guiding every step.

Award-Winning Programs

Recognized for excellence in early childhood and special education.

Specialized Expertise

Built by clinicians and educators who work with children with autism every day.

Real-World Experience

Crafted from conversations we’ve had with hundreds of families, friends, and caregivers.

5000+ Families and Caregivers Trust Karter

What They Say About Us

We were so lucky to find Karter Schools

"What a wonderful school! We were so lucky to find Karter Schools. The teachers display a level or care for the students that exceeds expectations. You can tell they truly love what they do and the kids they teach. They plan thoughtful lessons and events and the kids learn so much. The school itself is beautiful and optimized for learning and growing. We love it!"

- Palmer

Parent of a preschooler

Karter South Riding

From the facility to the staff, Karter gets a 5/5

"I highly recommend Karter School for Preschool and Private Kindergarten. Our kids love going to school each day and our oldest enjoys setting his lesson plan and showing us what he completed. Compared to traditional worksheet based curriculum, our oldest is progressing and retaining so much over the past 6 months! From the facility to the staff, Karter gets a 5/5! Everyone has a great attitude, enjoys working with the kids, and has their best interests in mind."

- Dawn

Founding Family of Karter

Karter School of South Riding

Always make me feel heard

"From the very first day, they’ve shown an incredible amount of care, patience, and professionalism. They take the time to listen to my concerns, no matter how small, and always make me feel heard and respected as a parent."

- Lesley

Parent of a Toddler

Karter School of Cascades

Well beyond our expectations

"Our son looked forward to school everyday, and always came home with stories from school and what he had learned that day. They have gone well beyond our expectations. They were great with helping with potty training during his time at school, they provided many pictures and updates throughout each day to include when he used the potty, what he ate/drank, when he napped, his mood, etc. We are sad we had to move and leave Karter due to being a military family. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for being the best caregivers and teachers to our son! Highly, highly recommend!!!"

- Sarah & Darius

Founding Family of Karter

Karter School of South Riding

We've seen remarkable progress

"From day one, our daughter has felt safe, secure, and deeply loved at school. She absolutely loves being there and is always thrilled, engaged, and eager to learn. In just two months, we've seen remarkable progress — from learning new words and smoothly potty training to developing motor skills and adjusting beautifully to a learning environment. We also really appreciate the regular updates and photos, as well as the open and consistent communication from both the teachers and school staff. The nurturing, supportive environment has made a lasting impact on our daughter, and we are incredibly grateful."

- Ana

Mother of Preschooler

Karter School of Gainesville

Our son lights up to tell us all the exciting experiences he has at school

"Karter School One Loudoun has been such an amazing place for our kids! The amount of passion and care they have for teaching the children in their classroom is exceptional. It makes us so happy to see how much fun our son has while learning and how he lights up to tell us all the exciting experiences he has had at school, whether it’s cooking in the kitchen, dancing in the large dance room, going bowling, learning karate or playing on the playground. Thank you for everything!"

- Jennifer

Founding Family of Karter

Karter School of One Loudoun