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Track what you notice
Note communication, play, sensory responses, routines, strengths, and situations that are difficult.
Early Signs & First Concerns →
Stage 14 of 14
Stage 14 of 14
Aging and Long-Term Planning
Plan for changing health, support networks, finances, housing, decision-making, and continuity of care over time.
Navigating this stage
What may matter at this stage
Explore the areas that fit what you are navigating now.
01Track what you notice+
Note communication, play, sensory responses, routines, strengths, and situations that are difficult.
Early Signs & First Concerns →02Ask about screening or referral+
Ask what developmental screening is available, whether a referral is appropriate, and what the expected wait may be.
Screenings & Referrals →03Prepare for evaluation+
Gather school notes, previous reports, medical history, examples of concerns, and questions you want answered.
Evaluation Process →04Support daily needs now+
Adjust communication, routines, sensory environments, and transitions based on what is helping or causing difficulty.
Learning Center →05Check practical support options+
Review insurance, financial help, and local assistance if cost or access is making support harder to reach.
06Learn from other families+
Read experiences from families who have navigated early concerns, screening, referrals, and evaluation.
Explore what fits your needs
Resources connected to this stage
Explore the resources that fit what you need right now.
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Adult Living & Long-Term Planning
Explore aging, future caregiving, housing, healthcare, benefits continuity, emergency planning, and long-term support.
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Financial, Government & Local Assistance
Review benefits, Medicaid, waivers, insurance, housing assistance, grants, and other support programs.
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Daily Life, Wellness & Family Activities
Find practical support for routines, health, daily responsibilities, independence, and changing needs.
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Local Community
Build nearby connections and find community support that can remain valuable as needs and caregiving change.
Looking ahead
Long-term planning is strongest when it is built gradually, reviewed often, and grounded in the person’s own priorities.