Using Cell Phones to Increase Independence in the Community for Young Adults with Autism

• By: Annemarie L. Horn, PhD Old Dominion University
• January 1st, 2022
• cell phones, community engagement, education, independence, post-secondary transition, safety, technology, video modeling, Winter 2022 Issue, young adults
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All individuals deserve to be active members of the community in which they reside. However, independent societal participation for young people with disabilities, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who also have a secondary disability diagnosis (e.g., intellectual disability)...

Summer Bridge Programs: Opportunities to Maximize Transition Success

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program
• April 1st, 2013
• college readiness, communal living, independent living skills, parent support, post-secondary transition, summer, summer bridge programs, vocational skills
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Summer is right around the corner. Every year parents are faced with the same dilemma regarding what to do with their child on the autism spectrum while school is not in session. There are a variety of activities a child could engage in. The problem is finding the right one that suits your...

How to Effectively Advocate for Your Child’s Transition with Your School District

• By: Maria C. McGinley, MST, JD Mayerson & Associates
• April 1st, 2012
• advocacy, children, IEP meeting, planning, post-secondary education, post-secondary transition, services, transition
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Parents of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum are often concerned about their child’s transition from the structured environment of a school-based program to the post-secondary world and all of the hurdles that transition entails. A student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is the...