Internships can be a great way for teens and young adults to gain valuable work experience. Here, one mom discusses how her son’s recent internship has helped him—and society.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
People with disabilities, just like people without disabilities, need friends and activities and to belong to a community.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Just when I thought maybe the “autism thing” was calming down. And that maybe I had a few months to catch my breath before researching everything I needed to know about guardianship before my son turns 18. Wham–another big change brought us back to reality.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Support is out there for families of individuals with disabilities–you just have to ask! Take advantage of the community of others who are going through the same things as your family.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Self-advocacy is one of the most important strategies that teens with a learning disability must learn to use.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
As my son grows up, what does our family do next to help him transition into adulthood?
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Transitions occur throughout our lifetimes, but the transition from school to adulthood takes planning and preparation.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
After 17 years of waiting, hoping, and praying, I think we are finally seeing a glimpse of hope.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Here's one mom's take on why inclusion is such a hotly debated topic.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
While employment is the goal, it’s important not to let our kids get stuck in a dead-end job.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood