Employment
Stage 10 of 14

Employment

Explore meaningful work, training, workplace accommodations, job coaching, and alternatives to traditional employment.

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.

All resources →

Looking ahead

Employment goals can change, and meaningful contribution is not limited to one type of paid workplace.