Early Intervention Resources for Families with Young Children

• By: Lauren Agoratus, MA Family Voices, NJ
• October 1st, 2012
• care coordination, developmental disabilities, early intervention, family-centered care, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), medical home, resources, transition to adulthood
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Research shows that early intervention (birth - age three) improves outcomes for children with autism and other special needs. Two good resources for families are:   NECTAC (National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center) with an overview of early intervention, data, and contacts...

Leaving School Behind – Next Stop, Adulthood

• By: H. Laurie Yankowitz, EdD HeartShare Human Services of NY
• April 1st, 2012
• adult services, developmental disabilities, family support, independent living, Medicaid, NYS OPWDD, person-centered planning, self-advocacy, transition to adulthood
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The prospect of adulthood is particularly complex for individuals affected by developmental disability, their families, and the people who care about them. Like their peers, they have accumulated two decades’ worth of experiences, their bodies have matured, and they are considered to be...