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Jul, 2013

Disabilities and Transition After High School: Developing Independence at the Community College, Even If I’m Not Taking Classes

By: cindyfisher | Tags: Campus, Colleges and Universities, Community college, Community mobility, independent living, local community college, Safety, school buddies, self advocacy, student id card, transition to adulthood | Comments: 1

Okay, new graduate. You’ve finished high school, and your classmates, at least most of them, are going on to college. You say to yourself, I want to go to college! Of course, you want to do what your friends are doing, right? It’s understandable that you don’t want to stay at home while everyone else is having a

Jul, 2013

Transition Planning: Is Independence in My Child’s Future?

By: cindyfisher | Tags: Behavior, employment, independence, independent living, script, self advocacy, Social Stories | Comments: 0

My Child is Growing Up! What Can I Do to Prepare for the Future? Yes, children with disabilities do grow up. IEP teams are required to begin the transition planning process in early adolescence. While we might focus on academic skills, it's important to look at behavior, routines, and social skills. Sometimes we enjoy (or grow accustomed

May, 2013

Transition to Independent Living: What Happens After High School?

By: cindyfisher | Tags: autism, Autism spectrum, college, community-based instruction, disabilities, Easter Seals, Education, High school, IEP, IEP goals, independence, independent living, Individualized Education Program, Middle school, problem solving, self advocacy, transition planning, transition services, transition to adulthood | Comments: 2

Individuals with disabilities go through many transitions in their school career as they progress through elementary, middle school and high school. At each stage, teams discuss how to make the transition as smooth as possible. What is expected at the next level? Will teachers understand his or her needs? How can we make it less stressful?Even more worrisome

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