Maintain a journal or life record of the major events in your child's life. Review this record periodically. Share the record with your child, and give it to him or her during adolescence, or at an age-appropriate time. The record should include:

• Health issues or problems.
• Major developmental milestones.
• Major changes in family structure or dynamics.
• Therapy and service record. (Include provider and type of service)
• Equipment and vendors.
• Changes in function.
• Ongoing concerns.
• Assessments and formal reports. E.g. individualized education plans (IEPs), individualized family service plans (IFSPs), individualized transitional plans (ITPs), individualized program plans (IPPs) .
• Financial and insurance information, such as trust funds and Social Security Insurance.
• Legal matters, such as living wills.