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Thankful

With just a few days until Thanksgiving, I want to say that I’m so thankful for my boys, both quirky and wonderful in their own ways. I’m thankful for other parents that I’ve met on our autism journey. My fellow travelers are awesome people, who taught me how to fight the right battles and how…
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Disability Supports in College: The Office of Disability

Every college — both four-year and two-year colleges — has an office that provides basic accommodations for students with disabilities. The name of this department varies from school to school. At Rutgers, it’s called The Office of Disability Services. At NYU, it’s called The Moses Center for Student Accessibility (CSA). At Marist, it’s the Office of Accommodations and…
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Timelines for Transitions

Your child could be eligible for financial support from the state and federal government. If eligible, those funds can be used for education, therapy, recreation, day programs, doctor’s appointments, and more. Other funds might go to the parents to coordinate the care of their young adults. Getting through the process is a massive endeavor. It…