While some first steps are common to all disabilities, there are specific recommendations for particular diagnoses that can be helpful to parents trying to figure out where to turn. These First Five fact sheets can give you a good fast start.
First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with ...
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Central Auditory Processing Disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with a particular disorder? Please share them in the forum.
