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.
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.