Transitions & Preparation

For a graduate school class in Special Education. Enjoy...it's a long one! Students on the Autism Spectrum exhibit a range of developmental delays and disabilities related to communication, daily living skills, executive functioning, employment, continuing education, social/leisure, and emergency s

The cost of housing is not cheap. And with the increase in awareness of this in the news, we wanted to share ideas related to housing for those on the Autism Spectrum and those in the Neurodiverse community. First--we know that this is only 2 examples of resources and not tailored specifically to

Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) is a nationwide program helping eligible adults 18+ with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. The process involves typically working with a Rehabilitation Counselor to determine options for the person seeking employment by identifying in

The U.S. Dept of Ed recently updated their College Scorecard, and we think it's a tool for Autism families to keep in their arsenal when navigating the college application and decision process. For 8 years, I've seen: 1. Families and students setting standards too high or low 2. Students wanting to

Housing and transition services for Neurodiverse and Autistic individuals is growing! For parents of students who might need a structured post-high school residence, we wanted to share a potential weekly schedule that mirrors what many transition programs follow. This schedule shares a mix of our ex

As the need for support grows during the transition from high school to young adulthood, more options are opening up to support the neurodiverse and Autism community. We want to share a list of questions you might use or adapt when considering post high school programs, housing, and blended-support

The aspects of transitional support and career training/interest assessments offered by Easter Seals is amazing as well as their options for parent support and giving caregivers the option to take a break. Easter Seals has a huge network in most states with an impressive history of helping those di