Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Some people think of disabilities as "special needs." But as parents of children with disabilities, we know our kids just have needs... like everyone else. Settle in with our podcast for real talk about advocacy, friendships, developmental delays, evaluations, IEPs, sensory meltdowns, autism, and all the ups and downs that come with this gig. We don’t have all the answers, but we promise to try to figure it out with you. Join us.
Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
My child with disabilities is now an adult. How do I let go and still support him?
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Exceptional Lives
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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At age 22, young people with disabilities age out of special education. In this podcast, Exceptional Lives Team member Julie talks about her son’s transition and how she is learning to support him in this new part of his life while she learns to let go.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Legal changes when your child turns 18
- Special Education Services Until Age 22 For Students
- Support for young people with significant intellectual disabilities
- Navigating supported living services
- What is occupational therapy?
- Making sure the IEP is working for your child
- “Your love guides the process more than anything else.”
- Show me your crazy! How to improve mental health
- How do I help my teen with a disability prepare for the transition to adult life?
- Life after the IEP: How do I help my child with a disability transition to adulthood?
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