What do you need help with?

I need help with…

Pick the sentence closest to your situation. Each one opens with a few short next steps before any long reading.

• I need therapy or servicesFamilies often know a service was recommended but not how to actually start it. This pathway explains how the search usually works.Open
• I need respite or support at homeCaring for a child with significant support needs can be demanding. This pathway explains where NJ families can look for respite and in-home support.Open
• I can't find an available providerWaitlists are one of the most common frustrations families report. This pathway covers practical steps while you wait.Open
• I need help with schoolSchool systems have their own language and timelines. This pathway helps you understand the process and prepare.Open
• I'm trying to understand insurance or MedicaidCoverage questions decide which doors open. This pathway helps you ask better questions of your plan and providers.Open
• I need developmental disability servicesNew Jersey serves children and adults with developmental disabilities through different systems. This pathway explains where families usually start asking.Open
• My child is approaching adulthoodAdult systems work differently from children's systems. Families usually start planning years before the change.Open
• I need transportationGetting to appointments, school, work or programs is a common obstacle. This pathway explains the kinds of transportation questions families ask and who to ask.Open
• I need help finding equipment or suppliesFamilies often need equipment, devices or supplies and are not told who requests them. This pathway explains who to ask and what to keep.Open
• My family is struggling and I don't know where to startYou don't need to know which program you need yet. Start with what's happening now, and we'll help narrow down the next step.Open

Other starting points

• I'm concerned about my child's developmentYou've noticed something and you're not sure whether to wait or act. This pathway explains the kinds of steps families commonly take to get questions answered.Open
• My child was recently diagnosedA diagnosis often comes with a stack of paperwork and very little explanation. This pathway helps you sort out what to do first.Open
• My child is struggling behaviorallyChanges in behavior can be stressful and difficult to understand. This pathway helps you identify possible next steps and find appropriate support.Open

Helpful reading while you get started

These guides explain what families commonly do first. They are background reading, not a replacement for the pathways above.

• 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