/* /public/css/what-is-aac.css
   Source: extracted verbatim from /public/what-is-aac.html lines 34–1251 (Pass 1 inline-CSS extraction).
   Date: 2026-05-04. Brace balance: 298 open / 298 close.
   Order is load-bearing — append-only. See HOME_REFACTOR_PLAN.md for the multi-pass pattern. */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FOUNDATIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

:root {
  --f-serif: 'Fraunces', 'Georgia', serif;
  --f-sans: 'General Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --ink: #0d0b0e;
  --ink-soft: #2a2433;
  --ink-muted: #6b6177;
  --surface: #faf8f5;
  --surface-warm: #f7f1eb;
  --surface-dark: #13111a;
  --surface-deep: #0d0b10;

  /* Brand consistency */
  --amber: #e8a33d;
  --amber-light: #f4c97b;
  --lavender: #9b8ec4;

  /* Educational palette — warm teal + amber knowledge tones */
  --edu-primary: #0d9488;
  --edu-primary-soft: #14b8a6;
  --edu-primary-pale: rgba(13,148,136,0.08);
  --edu-warm: #f5f0e8;
  --edu-accent: #e8a33d;
  --edu-accent-soft: #f4c97b;
  --edu-sage: #7dab8c;
  --edu-sage-pale: rgba(125,171,140,0.1);
  --edu-navy: #2d4a7a;
  --edu-rose: #c96b73;

  --teal: #3aada8;
  --teal-soft: #7ed4d0;
  --green: #22c55e;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --container: min(1120px, 88vw);
  --section-gap: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 8rem);
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 80px; }

body {
  font-family: var(--f-sans);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--surface);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; }
.container { width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; }

/* Subtle grain overlay */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* Reveal system */
.rv {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}
.rv.vis { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.rv-d1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.rv-d2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.rv-d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.rv-d4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.rv-d5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.rv-d6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
.rv-d7 { transition-delay: 0.56s; }
.rv-d8 { transition-delay: 0.64s; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   NAV — matches main site
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 11, 14, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.nav-inner {
  width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.nav-logo-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--amber);
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.nav-links a.active { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.nav-cta-btn {
  background: #9b8ec4;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.nav-cta-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(155,142,196,0.4); }
.hamburger { display: none; background: none; border: none; padding: 0.5rem; cursor: pointer; }
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: #fff;
  margin: 5px 0; border-radius: 2px;
}
.mob-menu {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13,11,14,0.96); z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem;
}
.mob-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mob-menu a {
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; font-family: var(--f-serif);
  opacity: 0.8; transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.mob-menu a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.mob-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  background: none; border: none; color: #fff; font-size: 2rem; cursor: pointer;
}

/* Auth nav */
.nav-user-wrap { position: relative; }
.nav-user-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem 0.35rem 0.35rem; border-radius: 100px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav-user-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.nav-user-avatar {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--edu-primary); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav-user-drop {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 8px);
  background: var(--surface-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.5rem; min-width: 180px;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-user-drop.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-user-drop a {
  display: block; padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.nav-user-drop a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: #fff; }
.drop-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin: 0.3rem 0.5rem; }
.drop-signout { cursor: pointer; }
.nav-login-btn {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-login-btn:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   SHARED SECTION STYLES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--edu-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — Dark, educational, inviting
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 75% 40%, rgba(13,148,136,0.08), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 70%, rgba(125,171,140,0.06), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-stars {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
}
.hero-stars canvas { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.hero-content { max-width: 560px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(13,148,136,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.2);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--edu-primary-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--edu-primary-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(20,184,166,0.6);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--edu-primary-soft);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 460px;
}
.hero-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  background: var(--edu-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.btn-primary:hover { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13,148,136,0.35); }
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }

/* Hero visual — floating AAC concept illustrations */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 400px;
}
.concept-circle {
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.15);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.concept-center {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.concept-center-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.concept-center-text {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.concept-center-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
/* Orbiting badges */
.orbit-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(13,148,136,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.25);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--edu-primary-soft);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: float-gentle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orbit-badge:nth-child(2) { top: -8%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.orbit-badge:nth-child(3) { top: 15%; right: -15%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.orbit-badge:nth-child(4) { bottom: 15%; right: -10%; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
.orbit-badge:nth-child(5) { bottom: -5%; left: 15%; animation-delay: 3.6s; }
.orbit-badge:nth-child(6) { top: 45%; left: -18%; animation-delay: 4.8s; }

@keyframes float-gentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   WHAT IS AAC — Definition Section
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.definition-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.def-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.def-content { max-width: 520px; }
.def-acronym {
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.def-letter {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  background: var(--edu-primary-pale);
  border: 2px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.def-letter:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--edu-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13,148,136,0.12);
}
.def-letter-char {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.def-letter-word {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.def-expanded {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.def-expanded strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.def-sidebar {
  background: var(--edu-warm);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.def-sidebar-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.def-fact {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.def-fact:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.def-fact-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--edu-primary-pale);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.def-fact-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.def-fact-text strong {
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   WHO BENEFITS — People cards
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.who-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface-warm);
}
.who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.who-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}
.who-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.who-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.who-icon.autism { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.1); }
.who-icon.stroke { background: rgba(74,111,165,0.1); }
.who-icon.developmental { background: rgba(125,171,140,0.1); }
.who-icon.als { background: rgba(201,107,115,0.1); }
.who-icon.tbi { background: rgba(232,163,61,0.1); }
.who-icon.esl { background: rgba(14,165,233,0.1); }
.who-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.who-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.who-card .who-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.who-card:hover .who-link { gap: 0.7rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TYPES OF AAC — Visual breakdown
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.types-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.types-spectrum {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.type-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.type-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 15%; height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.type-card:hover { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.03); }
.type-level {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.type-level.low { background: rgba(125,171,140,0.15); color: #4a8560; }
.type-level.mid { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.12); color: var(--edu-primary); }
.type-level.high { background: rgba(45,74,122,0.12); color: var(--edu-navy); }
.type-level.dedicated { background: rgba(232,163,61,0.15); color: #b8842b; }
.type-icon-large {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.type-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.type-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.type-examples {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.type-examples span {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 0.2rem 0.15rem;
}

/* Arrow indicator between types */
.types-arrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.types-arrow-line {
  flex: 1; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(125,171,140,0.3), rgba(13,148,136,0.3), rgba(45,74,122,0.3), rgba(232,163,61,0.3));
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   HOW AAC WORKS — Step-by-step
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.how-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.how-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 80% 30%, rgba(13,148,136,0.06), transparent),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 50% at 10% 70%, rgba(125,171,140,0.04), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.how-section .section-label { color: var(--edu-primary-soft); }
.how-section .section-label::before { background: var(--edu-primary-soft); }
.how-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
.how-section .section-title em { color: var(--edu-primary-soft); }
.how-section .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

.how-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.how-step {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.how-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(13,148,136,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.how-step-num {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--edu-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.how-step-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.how-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.how-step p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   MYTHS — Accordion style
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.myths-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.myths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.myth-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.myth-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
.myth-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.myth-badge.myth { background: rgba(201,107,115,0.12); color: var(--edu-rose); }
.myth-badge.fact { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.1); color: var(--edu-primary); }
.myth-label {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.myth-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.myth-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  margin: 1rem 0;
}
.myth-truth {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   GETTING STARTED — Pathways
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.start-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface-warm);
}
.start-paths {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.start-path {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
  text-align: center;
}
.start-path:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--edu-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13,148,136,0.12);
}
.start-path-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}
.start-path-icon.parent { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08); }
.start-path-icon.therapist { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.08); }
.start-path-icon.educator { background: rgba(45,74,122,0.08); }
.start-path h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.start-path p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.start-path-steps {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.start-path-step {
  display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.start-path-step:not(:last-child) {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.step-num {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--edu-primary-pale);
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}
.step-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FUNDING & INSURANCE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.funding-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.funding-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.funding-list {
  list-style: none;
}
.funding-item {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.funding-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.funding-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.funding-icon.insurance { background: rgba(13,148,136,0.08); }
.funding-icon.medicaid { background: rgba(45,74,122,0.08); }
.funding-icon.school { background: rgba(125,171,140,0.08); }
.funding-icon.grants { background: rgba(232,163,61,0.08); }
.funding-icon.family { background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08); }
.funding-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.funding-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.funding-callout {
  background: var(--edu-primary-pale);
  border: 2px solid rgba(13,148,136,0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.funding-callout-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.funding-callout h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.funding-callout p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.funding-price {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.funding-price-amount {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
}
.funding-price-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
}
.funding-perks {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.funding-perks li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.funding-perks li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESEARCH & EVIDENCE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.research-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.research-section .section-label { color: var(--edu-primary-soft); }
.research-section .section-label::before { background: var(--edu-primary-soft); }
.research-section .section-title { color: #fff; }
.research-section .section-title em { color: var(--edu-primary-soft); }
.research-section .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

.research-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.research-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.research-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(13,148,136,0.3);
}
.research-card-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.research-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.research-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.research-card .citation {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   AAC GLOSSARY — Terms
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.glossary-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface-warm);
}
.glossary-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.glossary-term {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.glossary-term:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.glossary-word {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.glossary-def {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.faq-grid {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}
.faq-q {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-q::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--edu-primary);
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-q::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out), padding 0.4s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.faq-a p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section {
  padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
  background: var(--surface-dark);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(13,148,136,0.08), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-content {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cta-section h2 em { color: var(--edu-primary-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cta-btns {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-links {
  display: flex; gap: 2rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.cta-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.cta-links a:hover { color: var(--edu-primary-soft); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  background: var(--surface-deep, #0d0b10);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 2rem;
}
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--f-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.footer-columns {
  display: flex; gap: 3rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-col { min-width: 140px; }
.footer-col-title {
  font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: color 0.3s; font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--amber, #e8a33d); }
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center; font-size: 0.72rem; opacity: 0.5;
  padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-columns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 2rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
  .hero-content { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .hero-sub { margin: 0 auto 2rem; }
  .hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .def-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .who-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .types-spectrum { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .type-card:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .myths-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .start-paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .funding-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .research-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .glossary-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta-btn, #navAuthSlot { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: block; }
  .hero { padding: 6rem 0 3rem; min-height: auto; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .types-spectrum { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .type-card::after { display: none !important; }
  .how-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .def-acronym { gap: 0.3rem; }
  .def-letter { padding: 1rem 0.8rem; }
  .def-letter-char { font-size: 2rem; }
  .funding-grid { gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
}

/* ── Breadcrumb ── */
.breadcrumb{background:var(--ink, #1a1a2e);padding:0.75rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08)}
.breadcrumb .container{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.5rem;font-size:0.85rem}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55);text-decoration:none;transition:color 0.2s}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--amber, #e8a33d)}
.breadcrumb .sep{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25)}
.breadcrumb .current{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);font-weight:600}
/* Language Picker */
.lang-picker { position: relative; margin-left: 0.5rem; }
.lang-picker-btn { background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #fff; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.75rem; cursor: pointer; font-family: var(--f-sans); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; transition: all 0.3s; white-space: nowrap; }
.lang-picker-btn:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.lang-picker-dropdown { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 0.5rem); right: 0; background: var(--surface-dark, #13111a); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-radius: 14px; padding: 0.6rem; display: none; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.25rem; box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); z-index: 1001; min-width: 320px; max-height: 70vh; overflow-y: auto; }
.lang-picker-dropdown.open { display: grid; }
.lang-option { padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.73rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); cursor: pointer; text-align: center; transition: all 0.2s; white-space: nowrap; }
.lang-option:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: #fff; }
.lang-option.active { background: var(--amber, #e8a33d); color: var(--ink, #0d0b0e); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lang-picker { position: fixed; top: 0.8rem; right: 3.5rem; z-index: 1001; }
  .lang-picker-dropdown { min-width: 280px; right: -1rem; }
}