Transition Planning for the Long Haul – Life Beyond College

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW The Threshold Program at Lesley University
• January 1st, 2019
• employment, independent living skills, post-secondary education, transition planning, transition to adulthood, winter 2019 issue
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Parents of students on the autism spectrum and their neurotypical peers begin to think about college as they progress through high school. According to the Department of Labor, students with disabilities who earn a bachelor’s degree are employed at about the same rate as their non-disabled peers...

ASN Spring 2013 Issue

• April 1st, 2013
• behavioral support, Education / School, routine and structure, skill maintenance, social skills, summer vacation, transition planning
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"Maintaining Skills During Summer Vacation"   Articles in This...

Transforming Transitional Programs

• By: Mary Jane Burner, MA New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program
• January 1st, 2013
• college readiness, college transition, education, executive functioning, independent living skills, learning disabilities, self-advocacy, students, transition planning
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Walking onto a college campus is the first step to adulthood and true independence. This step can cause excitement, fear and anxiety for most young people. For students with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum, these emotions are magnified.  It is a new world of unchartered territory...

Setting the Stage for School: A Guide for Parents

• By: Debra Reicher, PhD Carolyn Waldecker, PsyD The Hagedorn Little Village School
• January 1st, 2013
• communication, early intervention, Education / School, family, parenting, sensory issues, transition planning, visual supports
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It is an extraordinary milestone when any child enters school for the first time. This event is often marked with excitement, anxiety, ambivalence and tears of fear and joy for both the child and his or her family. Entrusting the care of your child into the hands of another can be anxiety...

Finding the Best Fit: Exploring College and Vocational Options

• By: Mary R. Cohen, PhD OASIS Program at Pace University Evan Oppenheimer, LMHC Jewish Child Care Association’s Compass Project
• January 1st, 2013
• career, college support programs, employment outcomes, executive functioning, postsecondary education, strengths-based approach, students, transition planning, vocational training
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In the last twenty years the growing awareness of autism, the reconceptualization of autism as a spectrum of characteristics, and improved diagnostic techniques have contributed to the increased demand for specialized educational programs in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educational...

The Transition into Adulthood: Guiding Families Toward Successful Outcomes

• By: Suzanne Muench, MSS, LCSW Melmark
• October 1st, 2012
• adult services, anxiety, community integration, developmental disabilities, family advocacy, fear, independent living, parents, transition planning, vocational training
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One of the favorite things in my role as Director of Admissions and Family Services at Melmark is talking with parents about their children and helping families maneuver the complicated web of supports available to them. One of the most challenging parts, however, is helping families understand how...

ASN Spring 2012 Issue

• April 1st, 2012
• employment, family support, housing, independent living, postsecondary education, self-advocacy, transition planning, transition to adulthood
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"Transitioning into Adulthood: Navigating the Complex Changes Ahead"   Articles in This Issue Blueprint for an Asperger Syndrome College Support Program Career Planning for People on the Autism Spectrum Changing the Mindset of Children and Adolescents with ASDs ...

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...

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...