In my previous post (click here), I discussed some of the transition checklists that we used during our transition journey. As part of the “201” series, I am doing a deeper dive into some of the areas of the checklists. I already discussed the “Turning 18 Checklist” in more detail. Today we are goingContinueContinue reading “Transition 201 #2: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline: A Holistic Approach to Transition Planning”
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Transition 201 #1: Navigating Adult Transition: Important Steps from the Turning 18 Checklist
In a previous blog post “Transition 101: #2 Transition Checklists” I discussed the various checklists that we used during our time of transition planning. In the “201 Series”, I will be taking a deeper dive into some of the items listed on the Turning 18 checklist. The Turning 18 Checklist was created by Catherine BoyleContinueContinue reading “Transition 201 #1: Navigating Adult Transition: Important Steps from the Turning 18 Checklist”
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?”
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