Whether your first feeling to surface after your child’s autism diagnosis is panic or relief, chances are your first question will be “now what?” From one parent to another, here are some suggested first steps for parents:
They will help you get set up your Autism Funding and can familiarize you with other programs that may be available to your family.
They will need to have a copy on file in order to set up school-based supports for your child (like a CEA, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy) and to start an Individualized Education Plan for your child.
Sometimes the thing that helps the most is to realize that you and your family are not alone. Meeting someone whose response is “Oh, sure, my child does that too!” often goes a long way to helping us cope with the road ahead. Connect with us on Facebook to get involved in our online community.