DIGITAL TOOLKIT
Welcome to Smart Start’s Guiding Parents to Services (GPS) digital tool kit. This webpage is a companion to our Family Resource Guide. While our Guide is aimed to give you the starter information you need to begin your journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), here you will find further resources, articles, and support. In some cases, this information is an expansion of the Guidebook, and in other cases it introduces additional content. For further ASD assistance, please contact our GPS Coordinator at gps@smartstartofmeck.org.
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Self-care is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family. Click here to learn more.
DIAGNOSIS QUESTIONS
How to get help if your child may have a delay. Click here to learn more.
INTERVENTION OPTIONS
What does this all mean? What should I ask?
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DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS
Typical development vs delay.
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LOCAL AGENCY REFERRAL INFORMATION
With so many options, how do you choose what is right for your child? Click here to learn more.
SENSORY INFORMATION
Learn more about the 8 senses. More information coming soon.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS & INSURANCE
Maximize your money and benefits.
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HEALTH
Other health issues that may occur with autism. More information coming soon.
SCHOOL ISSUES
Navigating school options, IEPs, and more.
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USEFUL WEBSITES
Links to other informational sights. More information coming soon.
BLOG & PERSONAL STORIES
Have a story to share? This is the place. More information coming soon.
GLOSSARY & ACRONYMS
Autism has its own language. Come learn more. More information coming soon.