Helping New Jersey families understand how ABA, speech, and occupational therapy support school readiness
Plain-language guides on classroom transition, early intervention, and choosing an autism therapy center — written for parents, pediatricians, and school teams.
A parent-first guide to what school readiness actually means, how ABA, speech, and occupational therapy each contribute, and how New Jersey families plan the year before a classroom transition.
· Updated July 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Explore topic clusters
Each hub organizes an entity cluster — from ABA program structure to county-level New Jersey resources.
Inside a New Jersey autism evaluation: the ADOS-2, parent interviews, and developmental histories, who performs them, typical timelines, and how to prepare a toddler for the session.
Why DSM-5 clinical criteria and New Jersey special education classification are separate systems, how they work together, and how parents use clinical reports in IEP meetings.
A five-step roadmap for the first ninety days: reading ADOS-2 and Vineland-3 reports, verifying insurance for ABA, speech, and OT, building home routines, and planning for school.
How NJEIS referrals, free developmental evaluations, and IFSPs work — plus how New Jersey families plan the 30-month transition to a district Child Study Team.
School Readiness Observation Checklist (New Jersey)
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A parent observation tool for clinical team & Child Study Team (CST) IEP planning.
School readiness checklist
An observation tool, not an assessment. Use it to describe what your child does today, then bring the list to your clinical team and your school district.