Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs Through the Transition from School to Adult Life de Mary Korpi

Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs Through the Transition from School to Adult Life: Tools for Parents

Mary Korpi

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 sep 2007

Korpi recognizes the need for young adults to be included in decisions and discussions about their future. The first part of the book shows how families can adapt everyday routines to develop the young adult's life skills. The second part provides information on support services, and stresses the importance of devising an effective transition plan.

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Notă biografică

The author's previous book, "Guiding Your Teen with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life," was published by Jessica Kingsley, 2008. Her essay, "The View had me Clapping All the Way" was published in Long Island Newsday, on February 7, 2021. She discovered Stella through her volunteer work as a docent at Horton Point Lighthouse. Researching primary sources provided by Southold Historical Museum, Suffolk Historical Society, Oysterpond Historical Society, Southold, and Mattituck Libraries provided the information to curate a narrated PowerPoint on Stella Prince's life available at www.SoutholdHistorical.org. She also welcomes opportunities to speak on Stella and the book both on zoom and in-person.

Cuprins

Author's Note. Disclaimer. Preface. Part I: Family Expectations that Facilitate Growth. 1. The Parents' Role. 2. Developing Responsibility and a Work Ethic. 3. Learning Skills that Lead to Independence. 4. New Areas to Explore. 5. Transition Planning. 6. Person Centered Planning - Putting the Student First! Part II: The School Bus Doesn't Stop Here Any More. 7. High School Graduation, Then What...? 8. Alphabet Soup - Programs and Services for Adults. 9. Financial Support. 10. Documentation and Legal Needs. 11. Services and Programs for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities. 12. Services and Programs for Young People with Mental Health Issues. 13. Employment. In Closing... Notes. References. Index.