Tracking your child’s improvement against his goals involves comparing old and new documents, as well as understanding the reports you receive from the teacher and school. Here are some tips to keep organized and prepared.
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How to Get Started with EarlySteps
EarlySteps is a system of services for kids from 0-3 years old. Learn how it can help your child if they are behind in their development, and how to apply for this critical service.What to Do When You Think Your Child May Be Different
If you think that your child seems different than other kids their age, this Guide will help you find out what the issue is, and get support for both you and your child.What to Do When Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism
Getting an Autism diagnosis can be scary, but we’ll show you what to do next! Learn about autism and find out what services you can put in place to help you and your child.I want help with special education services in my child’s school.
Getting Special Education Services from the School System
Every child has a right to a free public education that works for them, even if they have a disability. Learn how to make sure that your child gets the educational support they need.How to Support the Transition to Adulthood
Learn about how to help your child prepare for life after age 22, whether it’s going on to college, getting a job, or finding support for their daily life.I want to learn about benefits, like SSI or in-home support.
How to Apply for SSI Benefits
SSI is Supplemental Security Income. Learn about how this federal benefit can help your family, and how to apply for either a child or adult.Medicaid Waivers
Waivers may be the most important benefit you can get to support your child or family member throughout their life. We offer 3 separate Guides: • How to Apply for Medicaid Waivers • What to Do While You’re Waiting for a Waiver • How to Set up a Good Plan of CareHow to Get the Most from Health Insurance
Learn how to get health insurance (including Medicaid or Healthy Louisiana) and how to get the most for your family member.I want to learn how to support my older child or adult family member.
How to Support the Transition to Adulthood
Learn about how to help your child prepare for life after age 22, whether it’s going on to college, getting a job, or finding support for their daily life.Employment: How to Prepare for Getting a Job
Learn about programs that can help you or a family member train for a job, find a job, and get personal support while on the job.How to Seek Supported Living and Housing
Learn who to contact to help you find the right living situation, and how to get the support to make it work.How to Manage Decision-Making for Adult Children
Learn how to assess your adult child’s ability to make their own decisions, and apply for legal permission to help them – at the right level. (This is sometimes called Guardianship.)How to Get the Most from Health Insurance
Learn how to get health insurance (including Medicaid or Healthy Louisiana) and how to get the most for your family member.My child has autism and I’m not sure what to do.
What to Do When Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism
Getting an Autism diagnosis can be scary, but we’ll show you what to do next! Learn about autism and find out what services you can put in place to help you and your child.How to Get Started with EarlySteps
EarlySteps is a system of services for kids from 0-3 years old. Learn how it can help your child if they are behind in their development, and how to apply for this critical service.The Guides show you what to do and how to apply for benefits, services and support…
- SSI, Waivers, Health Insurance
- EarlySteps, Special Education or ESS
- What to do when your child seems different

The Resource Directory helps you find therapists, programs and support services near you…
- Therapies like ABA, speech, OT and PT
- Parent and caregiver support
- Vocational programs

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