Categories

Transition to adulthood

Aging out at 18/22, transition programs, life skills for adulthood

Residential & supported living

Housing options, residential care, assisted and supported living, evaluating programs

Respite care & caregivers

Finding, building and keeping respite help and caregivers

Day programs & employment

Adult day programs, summer programs, meaningful work and employment

Behavior & ABA

Behavior support, ABA, aggression, pica, instructional control, BCBA guidance

Medical & health

Regression, medication, sleep, gut health, vaccines, doctors

Safety & home setup

Home safety, structure and visual schedules, smart home, water and hygiene

Funding, legal, & guardianship

Medicaid waivers, SSI/SSDI, ABLE accounts, guardianship, special needs trusts

Future planning

What happens when I am gone, long-term planning checklists

Parenting & family life

Daily life, resilience, humor, faith, mothers and fathers journeys

AI & technology

AI tools, assistive tech, apps, sensors

Programs & staff culture

Building programs, hiring, team culture, J13 lessons

Communications & anxiety

Nonverbal or limited verbal communications, other ways to reduce anxiety