Sept/Oct 2024

Technology to Ease into Transitions

Change can be hard for everyone, but for those of us who care for someone who has physical or cognitive challenges, we know that change often brings about things we...

Transition Planning: Person-Centered Planning

According to Christa, one of the most essential tools and something you can do with or without the assistance of your school is creating a person-centered plan with your child...

Meet Abigail Krevsky

Meet: Abigail Krevsky Abigail works at Nour Coffee Shop as a back barista. She is proud of herself for making new friends, and she follows the belief to “Always Try.”...

Transition Planning: Interest Profile

There is no one right first step, but asking questions such as these might be an excellent place to start: What is your vision for the future? What interests you...

Matt Matt is from The Nicholas Center and is being coached through adding postage to a certified letter. “Job coaches provide on-the-job task-related training for the participants that are specific...

Meet Nicholas McGee

College Success Story: Nicholas McGee College: Gwynedd University Brief Bio: Nick’s disability is Down Syndrome. All Gwynedd Mercy University’s Integrated Studies program students receive accommodations and modifications. Accommodations change...

Why Go To College?

There are many reasons to go to college, the most important of which is to become qualified for your desired career. Students attending IPSE (Inclusive Postsecondary Education) programs are more...

Bridging the Steps of Transition Planning for FUTURE Success

Start Here: Where to Begin when creating a plan Everyone needs a starting point, and for children with special needs, it often centers around transition planning. Families might ask when...

Helping Your Anxious Child

Reducing Anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common challenges faced by autistic youth. As parents, when we see our children afraid or anxious, we naturally try to make them...

Supporting Families: with a Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis

Supporting Families: with a Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis Parents constantly seek ways to support their children’s unique needs. For families of children with disabilities, having specialized...