Cheryl Farley

Transition 101 #3: The 3 pillars of the Transition Process- An Overview

In last week’s post, I gave the breakdown of the steps that we as a family took to get L towards the self direction model and some transition planning checklists. The first 4 steps of our self direction planning post are a part of EVERY student’s transition planning, regardless of what adult service model thatContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #3: The 3 pillars of the Transition Process- An Overview”

Transition 101 #2 : Transition checklists

I have yet to meet a checklist that I don’t like! I personally feel a sense of satisfaction when I can look at a list that is broken down into specific pieces, with the ability to either place a checkmark or cross off the item once it is completed. With transition planning, there is AContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #2 : Transition checklists”

Transition 101 #1: It’s never too early to start planning: What is transition?

Before we could even begin planning a self-direction program, we had to begin the transition planning process. In this post, we will start at the very beginning….starting with the fundamental question of “What is transition and transition planning? -Cheryl When L entered middle school, I started hearing the word “transition planning” being talked about byContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #1: It’s never too early to start planning: What is transition?”

SD #3: Our Self Direction Journey: Where did we begin?

As with all decisions, we did not just wake up one day and decide to go the self-direction route. The actual transition process began long before we even knew what self direction programming was. In addition to following the general Transition Planning Checklists (See the post “Transition #2 Transition 101: Transition Checklists”) , below isContinueContinue reading “SD #3: Our Self Direction Journey: Where did we begin?”

SD#2: What is Self Direction Programing?

Before we go “into the weeds” on our self direction journey, let’s take a step back and talk about what self direction is. What is self direction? DDS (Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts) has a great website dedicated to Self Direction services titled “Choosing an Adult Service Model that is Best for You”; click hereContinueContinue reading “SD#2: What is Self Direction Programing?”