It’s time to breathe a massive sigh of relief!

Your child has officially begun the transition to adulthood… your job is complete, and the tough part is finally visible in the rearview mirror!

Or is it?

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Well, for many parents of children with special needs… this phase in life is like all of the other phases your child has previously moved through.

It’s simply different.

The conversations go from how to raise grades, to how to cook, manage time, manage money, successfully work to earn money, and manage life away from the nest.

Hopefully.

If you are the parent of a young adult with special needs starring graduation in the face… there’s something that can help.

Transitional services…

Today… we discuss what transitional services are, how they work, and help to answer some of the frequent questions we receive.

All of this, in today’s episode of special education decoded!

Alright, first… let’s cover what Transitional services are;

Transitional Services;

Activities that prepare students with special needs for their move from school to post-school life.

● Activities must be based on the students;
○ needs
○ preferences
○ Interests
● Examples May Include;
○ Basic Kitchen Skills
○ Opening A Bank Account
○ Job Searching
○ College Prep
○ Organizational Skills

What are the benefits of Transitional Services?

● Transitional Services Help young adults with;
○ Self-Confidence
○ Self-Esteem
○ Communication Skills
○ Controlling Anxiety Caused By The Real World
○ Self-Care
○ Self Awareness
○ Independence
○ Self-Advocacy

When Do Parents Typically Look At Moving Toward Transitional Services?

● As Early As Possible
● Can Be Included In The IEP Meetings Starting Around Age 16
○ Defines Goals Your Child Will Need In The Future

Finding Transitional Services;

1. Ask the school
a. Many Teachers / Administrators work directly with folks who supply these types of services

2. Ask Your Insurance Company
a. Some insurance companies cover all or a portion of these critical services

3. Ask Communities Of Parents In Similar Situations
a. Online communities or school groups

4. Local Family Support Service
a. Many states offer services such as vocational rehabilitation services.
i. Educational Job Training And Assistance
ii. For Individuals Who Might Not Gain Suitable Employment On Their Own

5. We Can Help
a. We have created individualized programs for many children transitioning into adulthood.
i. Gaining drivers permits
ii. College prep
iii. One-On-One tutoring for college courses
iv. Life-Skills training
v. Employment Training

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The critical thing to remember through this process is it has to do with what your child wants, not necessarily your idea of their future.

Every situation is different; that’s a fact.

Depending on the disability an individual has, some parents may have legal control of some or all of their adult children’s life path.

But even then, try to involve your adult child as much as possible.

In most cases, just the feeling an individual receives when making decisions about their own lives instills self-confidence and independence.

Ask questions, solicit your child’s feedback, and help guide them safely toward adulthood.

Take a deep breath… just like every single portion of the path you have already trudged through…

You’ve got this!

If you have any additional suggestions, please share them in the comments! We can all learn from each other’s experiences.

From all of us at SpecialEdResource.com, Thank you for watching this episode of Special Education Decoded.

We’ll catch you in the next video!

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