Whether your family is preparing for a new school, a new grade, or a move, transitions can feel overwhelming. This section offers tips and resources to help you support your child through change and create a smooth path forward—together.

Navigation Essentials – Toolkits for Supporting Multi-System Youth
The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) partnered with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to create a series of toolkits for

Being an Effective Advocate for Your Child
This article, published by the Child Mind Institutem speaks to a common concern for families, “how can I effectively advocate for my child?” The authors

The Family Resource Network of Ohio
The mission of the Family Resource Network of Ohio is “Helping families support families of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing resources, tools, and trainings

Meeting Your Child’s Special Dietary Needs at School
This resources, published by the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, provides families with the information they need to partner with their

Kindergarten Transition Plan: A tool for families planning for their child
The journey to kindergarten is a big milestone, and no one knows your child better than you. By planning ahead, you can help make this

Back to School Planning Tool for Families
When school starts there can be lots of changes for your family. This guide is a place to plan for the changes so the start