In our efforts to protect our children, we sometimes make decisions that limit their growth and happiness. What’s a parent to do? Here's one idea.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Todd is in the 9th grade and has an intellectual disability. When he graduates high school, Todd wants to live on his own and work at a pet store. How do we help Todd follow his dreams?
Categories: Education & Schools, Transition to Adulthood
Without the structure and routine of school, summer can be a stressful time for our children. But summer can also be a good time to help our children try new things and become more independent. Summer camps offer fun, safe, and appropriate activities for children of all abilities.
Categories: Family Support
Texas Project FIRST is a bilingual website that provides consistent, accurate information on a variety of special education topics. Their goal is to help parents make more informed decisions about their child’s education.
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Learn about one young man's path to getting his first job—and how to transition into the workplace with the help of your child's high-school transition program and teacher assistance.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Networking with other parents is an important way to get advice and tips. Here are some ways you can learn about new resources and get the support you need.
Categories: Family Support
As a parent of an adult child with a disability, I would like to share some thoughts on why it is important for parents to teach self-care skills at an early age.
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When Avery J. enters the 10th grade this fall, she’ll be sporting a brand new communication device that fits in her pocket! Thanks to an app on her mobile device, she’ll be the “queen of cool.”
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Soon you will be asking, “Where did the summer go?” I hope you will be taking time to rest, relax, and enjoy your children. But now is a good time to pull out your child’s IEP and give some thought to goals and placement for the coming school year.
Categories: Education & Schools
In the world of disabilities, “transition” is the process of going from high school to adulthood. Here are some suggestions on what you can do now to make the process easier down the road.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood