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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 7 of 14
Stage 7 of 14
High School
Balance education, identity, independence, wellbeing, and early planning for life beyond high school.
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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Education & School Support
Review IEPs, accommodations, graduation planning, school meetings, and high-school support.
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Teen & Adult Pathways
Explore transition planning, independence, adult services, education, and future-life decisions.
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Employment Resources
Explore work preparation, job options, workplace support, and employment planning.
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Financial, Government & Local Assistance
Review benefits, insurance, Medicaid, waivers, grants, and other support programs.
Looking ahead
Planning should preserve multiple possibilities rather than locking someone into one future too early.