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Getting Organized: Preparing for the Transition to Adulthood

If you’re a parent of an adolescent with autism who is 14 or older, it’s time to start thinking about the transition to adulthood. I know 14 may sound early, but it’s really not. The more time you take to prepare and get organized, the easier the transition will be for all parties involved. Autism Speaks has done and excellent job putting together a toolkit to help parents and teens during this transition planning process. An entire section of the toolkit is called “Getting... 

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Community Questions

Getting Your Documents in Order

Parents of individuals with special needs, on top of everything else they have to deal with, are likely to have stacks and stacks of paperwork that, if not organized properly, will surely become overwhelming. I would suggest choosing whatever organization system works best for you and make sure to take time on a weekly basis to make sure everything gets filed appropriately. I’m partial to binders, because I can easily flip through the information, but many people opt for file cabinets. Most... 

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Featured Guest Blog

Organize the Day! Creating a Plan for Communication Success

Article by Stephanie Ekis, MS, CCC-SLP The key to successful communication for your child is to make a plan.  You must know when, where, why and how communication tools (e.g., AAC device, communication books, pictures symbols, etc.) will be used throughout the day. In my experience, when a communication plan is not created, opportunities to practice skills are often missed.  It is important to: Recognize communication opportunities throughout the day. Prioritize opportunities based on frequency... 

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