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Everything in the right order.
We know how overwhelming the first days and weeks after diagnosis can feel. This page gives you one clear path through the most important information — no searching, no confusion, just the next right step.
Understand the diagnosis
Learn what the report actually says, what autism levels mean, and what questions to ask your child’s evaluation team.
Read: What to do in the first 30 days →Access early intervention
If your child is under 3, early intervention is free and one of the most impactful things you can do right now.
Read: Therapies & early intervention →Know your child’s school rights
Your child has legal rights to a free, appropriate education. Here’s how to request an IEP evaluation and what to expect.
Read: School & educational rights →Set up your home & daily routine
Sensory environments, routines, meltdowns vs. tantrums — practical guides for daily life at home.
Read: Daily life at home →Take care of yourself too
Your mental health matters. Grief, burnout, and finding your community — resources for the parent, not just the child.
Read: Parent wellbeing & support →Ready to go deeper?
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