Parent and caregiver support

For parents who are not sure what to do next

Parents can describe what they see at home or school and ask for help from a care navigator or specialist.

Guided first step

Simple help before complicated systems

Families may not know whether they need an SLP, OT, PT, BCBA, TVI, O&M specialist, psychologist, advocate, or special educator. This page lets them ask in plain language.

I do not know where to startA parent can explain what they notice and ask which specialist to contact first.

Understanding the child’s needsSpecialists can help interpret concerns around speech, behavior, vision, movement, learning, or emotions.

Parent coachingFamilies receive practical home strategies for communication, behavior, sensory needs, and routines.

Service navigationGet help understanding school evaluation, IEP, accommodations, and service options.

First help request

Ask a specialist for help

A parent can submit a simple request such as “my child does not speak yet,” “school says my child needs an evaluation,” “my child may have autism,” “my child is blind or has low vision,” or “I need help understanding the IEP.”