I Know the Elements of the Periodic Table, But I Can’t Make My Bed

• By: Edel McCarville, PsyD Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• April 1st, 2012
• adaptive skills, daily living skills, employment readiness, independent living, life skills training, parent collaboration, peer mentoring, school, transition to adulthood
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Increased attention has been recently given to the needs of individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from high school, particularly those individuals with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders because of their unique and specific needs. Many individuals with High-Functioning ASDs...

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...

The Road to Adulthood

• By: Carolann Garafola, MA Mt. Bethel Village
• April 1st, 2012
• adults, advocacy, employment, financial planning, guardianship, housing, independent living, planning, transition planning, transition to adulthood
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Transition from school to the adult world is exhilarating for some, terrifying for others. Some families have described it “like falling off a cliff and never knowing when we will hit the bottom or climb back to the precipice.” This time is well-described by the hundreds of families who worry...

Transition to Housing: A Framework for Planning

• By: Cynthia R. Haddad, CFP John W. Nadworny, CFP Shepherd Financial Partners Leo V. Sarkissian, MSW The Arc of Massachusetts
• April 1st, 2012
• adult services, financial planning, government benefits, housing planning, IDEA, independent living, person-centered planning, special needs financial planning, supportive housing, transition planning
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Transition is a critical time for young adults. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school systems are required to begin transition services when youth reach the age of 16 years (some states do require it to start at 14 years). IDEA is the law for special education...