Receiving a diagnosis can bring answers but it can also bring fear, grief, paperwork and a hundred new questions nobody prepared you to ask.
My Child Has a Disability… Now What? is a practical early readiness guide for caregivers of children ages 2–14 who are navigating autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral concerns, medical needs and other support needs.
Created by an autism mom with professional experience in behavioral health and clinical admissions, this guide combines lived experience with inside knowledge of treatment access, insurance requirements and the roadblocks families commonly encounter.
Inside, you’ll explore:
 
What to do after receiving a diagnosis
Evaluations, treatment recommendations and care planning
ABA, speech, occupational and other therapy services
Insurance terminology, treatment codes and coverage questions
Medicaid, Marketplace and private insurance considerations
School services, special education and homeschooling
Questions to ask doctors, therapists, schools and insurance companies                                                                                             
Behavioral concerns and why early support matters                 
Daily living skills, communication and growing independence Organizing medical, educational and insurance records Caregiver grief, stress, self-regulation and emotional support Planning for your child’s changing needs from ages 2–14
This isn’t another clinical manual filled with language that leaves parents even more confused. It is a hands-on navigation guide designed to help you understand your options, ask better questions, organize important information and advocate for your child with confidence.
 
Listen! You are allowed to grieve the life you imagined while still loving the child standing in front of you completely. You are also allowed to ask for help, protect your nervous system and learn as you go.
 
Your child’s diagnosis may be part of the story but it does not get to write the entire story.