Track what you notice
Note communication, play, sensory responses, routines, strengths, and situations that are difficult.
Early Signs & First Concerns →
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Navigating this stage
Explore the areas that fit what you are navigating now.
Note communication, play, sensory responses, routines, strengths, and situations that are difficult.
Early Signs & First Concerns →Ask what developmental screening is available, whether a referral is appropriate, and what the expected wait may be.
Screenings & Referrals →Gather school notes, previous reports, medical history, examples of concerns, and questions you want answered.
Evaluation Process →Adjust communication, routines, sensory environments, and transitions based on what is helping or causing difficulty.
Learning Center →Review insurance, financial help, and local assistance if cost or access is making support harder to reach.
Read experiences from families who have navigated early concerns, screening, referrals, and evaluation.
Explore what fits your needs
Explore the resources that fit what you need right now.
Explore post-secondary education, adult services, independence, accommodations, and future planning.
Explore internships, job preparation, workplace accommodations, and employment planning.
Find practical support for routines, independence, wellness, transportation, and everyday living.
Connect with members nearby and find community support during college, training, and early adult life.
Looking ahead
Post-secondary success can include degrees, certificates, skills training, community learning, or a combination of paths.