A support tool for families · free to use

When raising a child with Down syndrome feels like too much to hold, Atticus helps you find the next step.

Therapies, benefits, milestones, IEP meetings, the small decisions that pile up — Atticus is a calm, private place to ask what comes next, and to feel a little less alone doing it.

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Built by a parent · Not a doctor, therapist, or lawyer · Free to use

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Sometimes you just need somewhere to start.

You

My daughter was just diagnosed with Down syndrome. I don't know where to start.

Atticus

That's a lot to hold. Let's start with one thing — has her pediatrician mentioned Early Intervention services yet? That's usually the most important first step.

You

No, not yet. What is that?

Atticus

Early Intervention is a state-run program that provides therapy services — like speech, physical therapy, and developmental support — for children under 3. Your pediatrician can refer you, or you can contact your county's EI program directly. Would you like help finding the right contact for your area?

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What Atticus does

Practical help for the questions that don't have an obvious answer.

Benefits & programs

Help understanding state and county support programs — what's available, what you may qualify for, and how to get started.

Milestones & screenings

Thinking through milestones, screenings, and what may matter next — so you can walk into appointments with better questions.

Appointments & reminders

A way to keep track of follow-ups and deadlines — the kind of things that slip when you're managing everything else.

School & IEP questions

Support for school uncertainty, IEP prep, and advocacy — helping you feel less alone in those conversations.

A calmer starting point

When everything feels fragmented, Atticus helps name what matters first — so you can take one step instead of twenty.

Ongoing support

Designed to become more helpful over time — learning what you've already asked about and what comes next for your family.

Why I built it

Mikhail, founder of Atticus, with his child

Built from lived experience

I'm Mikhail — a father, and someone building from lived experience. My family knows firsthand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate therapies, support systems, school questions, medical follow-up, and the small decisions that come with raising a child who needs more support.

Atticus is here to make that journey feel a little less fragmented, and a little less lonely — a tool you can turn to for practical guidance when you need somewhere to start.

— Mikhail

Who it's for

If any of this feels familiar, Atticus was built for you.

You just received a diagnosis and feel overwhelmed by the number of things to figure out.
You're navigating therapies, benefits, or school conversations and want a clearer picture.
You need help keeping track of appointments, deadlines, and follow-ups that pile up.
You want a quiet, private place to ask questions without judgment.

Important

Atticus is not a doctor, therapist, lawyer, or crisis service.

It's a support tool — not a substitute for professional care. Atticus can help you organize your thinking, understand your options, and feel more prepared — but it does not provide medical, legal, or therapeutic advice. If you or your child are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a qualified professional.

Privacy & trust

Built carefully, and always honestly.

Atticus does not sell your data, share your conversations, or use them for advertising. Your messages are processed to generate responses and are not shared with third parties. There are no accounts and no tracking pixels.

Atticus is not HIPAA compliant — it was not built as a healthcare platform, and making that claim would not be honest. It is built with privacy as a core value: minimal data collection, no retention beyond what's needed, and the ability to request full data removal at any time by contacting atticussupport@gmail.com.

FAQ

Common questions.

Yes. Atticus is free to use, and there are no plans to change that. It was built to help families, not to monetize them.

Primarily, yes. Atticus is designed around the specific needs, programs, and questions that come with raising a child with Down syndrome. That said, many of the topics it covers — Early Intervention, IEPs, therapy coordination — may be useful for families navigating related needs as well.

No. Atticus is a support tool that helps you organize your thinking, prepare for appointments, and understand your options. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or provide medical, legal, or therapeutic advice. Always consult qualified professionals for clinical decisions.

Not yet. Atticus was not built as a healthcare platform, and claiming HIPAA compliance without meeting the full standard would not be honest. It is built with privacy in mind: your conversations are not sold, shared, or used for advertising, and you can request full data removal at any time.

Reach out any time at atticussupport@gmail.com. Whether it's a bug, a suggestion, or a question — every message is read and taken seriously.

When you're ready, Atticus is one message away.

No app to download, no account to create. Just open Telegram and say hello.

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