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Letter of Intent

A Letter of Intent is not a legal document. It's the letter you'd write to whoever ends up caring for your loved one — telling them who this person is, how their day works, what soothes them, what to avoid, and who to call. Courts, trustees, and future caregivers rely on it heavily.

Keep it living

Update it once a year, or when routines, medications, or contacts change.

Store copies

Give copies to trusted family, the future trustee, and store one with your will.

Be specific

"Loves music" is fine. "Loves Motown, hates sudden loud voices" is better.

Educational, not legal advice. A Letter of Intent supplements — never replaces — a will, trust, or guardianship documents. Save this device-local draft, print it, then review it with an attorney where appropriate.

Fill in what you know

All fields optional. Saved on this device only.

About the person

Full name

Preferred name

Date of birth

Diagnosis / how they identify

Daily life

Daily routine (morning, afternoon, evening, sleep)

Food preferences & what to avoid

Sensory preferences (light, sound, touch, clothing)

Communication & regulation

How they communicate

What calms them

Known triggers

Medical

Medical conditions

Medications & doses

Primary doctors & specialists (name, phone)

People

Emergency contacts (name, relationship, phone)

People they trust (friends, staff, community)

Meaning & identity

Hobbies, interests, things they love

Work, day program, or school

Spiritual, religious, or cultural practices

What I hope for their future

About you (the author)

Your name

Relationship

Last updated

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Letter of Intent

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Daily routine

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Food preferences

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Sensory preferences

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How they communicate

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What calms them

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Triggers to avoid

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Medical conditions

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Medications & doses

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Doctors & specialists

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Emergency contacts

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People they trust

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Hobbies & interests

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Work / day program / school

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Spiritual, religious, cultural

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Hopes for the future

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This Letter of Intent is educational and is not a legal document. It supplements — it does not replace — a will, trust, or guardianship paperwork. From autismlifeline.com.