Track what you notice
Note communication, play, sensory responses, routines, strengths, and situations that are difficult.
Early Signs & First Concerns →
Consider living arrangements, daily support, transportation, safety, routines, and different forms of independence.
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 housing options, daily responsibilities, transportation, healthcare, benefits, and long-term support planning.
Find practical ideas for routines, household skills, personal care, wellness, and independence.
Review benefits, Medicaid, waivers, housing-related assistance, grants, and other support programs.
Find supportive places, services, healthcare, activities, and community recommendations nearby.
Looking ahead
Housing plans should be revisited as preferences, finances, relationships, and support needs change.