IEP
Your child's IEP tells the story of educational needs, goals, accommodations and services. We can help you understand the pieces that matter for your child's participation and support.
THE FAMILY RESOURCE ROOM
You should not have to figure all of this out alone.
Diagnosis, IEP meetings, ETRs, therapy, waivers, scholarships, Medicaid, county-board services and finding the right people can feel like a second full-time job. This is a place to start.
FROM ONE PARENT TO ANOTHER
You don't need to know the right words before you reach out.
If you have an IEP, an ETR, a new diagnosis, a stack of paperwork, or simply a feeling that your child needs something different, bring what you have. We can help you understand what the next conversation needs to be.
“You are not walking into this alone. We will help you take the next step.”
— Sensory EscapeSTART HERE
Resources we want every family to know about.
These links take you to the organizations responsible for the program or service. Sensory Escape does not determine eligibility for these programs. Rules, eligibility, funding and availability can change, so use the official source for the most current information.
LOCAL SUPPORT
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
A starting point for eligibility, Service & Support Administration, family supports, respite resources and community connections in Stark County.
Visit official resource →FAMILY SUPPORTStark DD — Family Support Services
Learn about Family Support Services, eligible uses, respite, community activities, adaptive equipment and how to connect with your SSA.
Visit official resource →SSA / ADVOCACYStark DD — Service & Support Administration
SSAs help families identify needs, navigate services and supports, and connect with resources.
Visit official resource →OHIO MEDICAIDOhioRISE
A specialized Ohio Medicaid program for youth with complex behavioral health and multisystem needs. Families can learn about care coordination and available supports.
Visit official resource →EDUCATION FUNDINGOhio Autism Scholarship Program
Official Ohio Department of Education and Workforce information about eligibility, participating providers, parent resources and the scholarship process.
Visit official resource →STEP-BY-STEPAutism Scholarship — How to Apply
A practical place to start if you are trying to understand eligibility and the provider-selection process.
Visit official resource →PARENT TOOLSOhio Autism Scholarship Parent Resources
Provider directory, parent checklist, program resources, rules and current scholarship information.
Visit official resource →MEDICAID / OHIORISEOhio Medicaid & OhioRISE
The official Ohio Medicaid managed-care site, including OhioRISE information, plan resources and ways to connect with benefits and care coordination.
Visit official resource →WE CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE
IEPs, ETRs & the “what do I do next?” questions.
ETR
An ETR helps establish the evaluation picture behind special education eligibility and services. Bring your questions. You do not need to arrive with everything figured out.
Next steps
Sometimes the next step is enrollment. Sometimes it is another provider, an evaluation, a county-board referral or simply more information. We will be honest about fit.