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Family Guides

Welcome to our family guides!

We have created these guides to accompany you through each stage of development. They will help you to understand what to expect at each age, and how to support your child. While we call these "family guides," they are also useful to teachers and professionals who aim to better understand the kids they serve.

Remember: every child develops along their own path. Some families may find it helpful to refer to resources above or below their child's chronological age.

Prenatal Guide

Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is your companion from the time of prenatal diagnosis until the birth of your baby.

Baby Guide

Welcome to the world, little one! Here is your companion for your baby's first year: ages 0 - 12 months. It may also be helpful if you have a toddler who is experiencing delays.

Early Childhood Guide

Here's your companion for the toddler and preschool years, ages 1-4. It may also be helpful for older children who have developmental delays.

Middle Childhood Guide

When your kids are off to elementary school, this is your companion. It's for ages 5-12, and is also appropriate for teens or adults with developmental delays.

Teenage Guide

Here is your companion as your kids enter their teenage years, and head off to middle school and high school.

Young Adult Guide

Here's your companion for the early adult years, roughly ages 18-24. It includes resources for parents and for young people themselves.

School and Learning Guide

This is your companion for your child's educational journey, from age 3 to 22. It will help you to navigate your child's learning from preschool through post-secondary schooling.

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