July 2013 - SmartSteps

Posted on July 25, 2013March 4, 2024 by cindyfisher

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

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 […]

Posted on July 19, 2013March 4, 2024 by cindyfisher

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

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 […]