Free Downloadable Tool Kits
Step-by-step guides written by parents who have navigated New York's autism service systems. Open a kit, use it online, or hit "Print / Save as PDF" to keep a copy for meetings and phone calls.
OPWDD Navigation Tool Kit
From first phone call to funded services: eligibility documents, the Front Door process, CANS preparation, waiver enrollment, and self-direction — with checklists for every stage.
Open the tool kit →IEP & CSE Meeting Tool Kit
How to request evaluations, prepare for CSE meetings, read an IEP draft like a pro, and advocate effectively — including exact phrases to use and a meeting-day checklist.
Open the tool kit →Self-Direction Budget Tool Kit
Building your budget, hiring staff, working with your Fiscal Intermediary, and getting the most from every category.
In developmentAutism Travel Tool Kit
Flying and traveling with an autistic child: airline accommodation programs, TSA Cares, sensory planning, and layover strategies.
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