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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…
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Pathways to Employment
Americans do not always agree about the purpose of higher education. Some believe that colleges should be places for building knowledge. Students should read, and even struggle through, thick books written by the smartest people in history. The end goal of college, they believe, isn’t about producing anything tangible or profitable, but about sharing Plato,…
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Real Talk About Colleges
Parents often think that colleges offer special education classes, with adapted curriculum, similar to high school offerings. Some assume that they can call professors and have them change requirements for their students. They might believe that their child will continue to enjoy certain rights guaranteed by IDEA and still have an IEP plan. They’ve heard…
The Autism College Connection 