Guides
Guides for New Jersey families
Organized by topic, not by date. Every guide includes questions to ask and a clear next step.
Getting Started
First questions, evaluations, diagnosis and what comes after.
Topics: Developmental concerns • Evaluation • Diagnosis • After diagnosis
- After diagnosisMy Child Was Just Diagnosed With Autism in NJ — What Do I Do Next?A calm, step-by-step orientation for New Jersey families in the first weeks after an autism diagnosis.Open
- Developmental concernsI Think My Child May Have Autism — Where Do I Start in NJ?What New Jersey families commonly do first when they have developmental concerns about their child.Open
- After diagnosisHow to Organize Your Child's Providers and ServicesA simple system for keeping track of your child's providers, documents and appointments.Open
- DiagnosisWhere to Start When Your Child Has Multiple DiagnosesHow families approach navigation when a child has more than one diagnosis or need.Open
- Developmental Disability EligibilityDevelopmental Disability Services in New Jersey: DD vs. DDD and How to ApplyA simple guide to understanding developmental disability services for children, teens, and adults in New Jersey.Open
- Special EducationI Think My Child Needs Help at School — Where Do I Start?First steps for New Jersey families when a child is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially or developmentally at school.Open
- EvaluationsHow to Request a Special Education Evaluation in NJHow New Jersey families put a special education evaluation request in writing, including a sample letter and what happens next.Open