Transitioning to Kindergarten: Support for Autistic Children
How to support an autistic child’s transition to kindergarten: skills to practice, working with the school, and easing first-day anxiety.

How to support an autistic child’s transition to kindergarten: skills to practice, working with the school, and easing first-day anxiety.
How to find and plan autism-friendly outings on Chicago’s North Shore, with sensory tips and ideas that double as real-world skill practice.
How ABA therapy goals are chosen, how progress is measured with data, and how parents partner in their child’s success.
Why the earliest years are a window of opportunity for autistic children, what early intervention includes, and how to get started.
A clear, step-by-step guide for Illinois families on how autism is diagnosed—from first concerns and screening to evaluation, results, and starting support.
How many hours of ABA therapy does your child need? Learn how BCBAs set comprehensive vs. focused hours by age, goals, and insurance—plus typical ranges.
Early signs of autism in toddlers every parent should know — communication, social, and behavioral red flags, plus what to do next in Illinois.