Transition Into Adulthood IEP
Transition services help students with disabilities bridge the gap from school to postsecondary activities and life, preparing them for adult life and providing them with skills they will need to obtain gainful employment, if appropriate. Transition Services are a coordinated set of activities based upon current age-appropriate transition assessments. These include instruction, related services, community experiences, and the development of employment and other post-school adult-living objectives. When appropriate, they also include acquisition of daily living skills and provision of functional vocational assessments.
Topics covered will include:
- Pre-vocational Support starting at 16
- Resources and personal journeys and tips to best support your loved one
- DVR - what and when to ask for services
- DDA service during transition years 16 - 21
Lisa Cushman, MS Ed has experience on both sides of the special education table. Her favorite role is being a mom to a young woman who lives on the autism spectrum. She has also worked as a general and special education teacher. Lisa is passionate about helping individuals and their loved ones advocate for their right to a Free Appropriate Public Education. Lisa holds a Masters degree in Curriculum Development and Instruction and a Bachelor degree in Education with emphasis on Special Education. She was formerly a teacher with a Washington public school district. Lisa provides parent coaching on all aspects of developing effective IEPs and choosing the right education programs and settings for your students.
Katrina Davis is a mother of two children and a career advocate in family support and social services who brings a blend of personal and professional expertise to Seattle Children’s Emergency Department where she works as a Family Advocate / Case Manager. She has come to know autism services and resources through advocacy for her own son with autism and through her sincere interest in helping others navigate the complex maze that accompanies an autism diagnosis and the life-long journey.
Arzu Forough brings over 25 years of experience in training and development to her position, including leadership development, government relations and non-profit management.In 2007 she founded Washington Autism Alliance and developed the “Autism IEP supplement: Best Practice Guidelines for educating students with autism”. Her IEP supplement as well as guidelines for training teachers was legally adopted by the Washington State legislature in 2008 and became the requirement for all teachers working with learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders statewide. Prior to that she worked as an autism consultant, helping staff and faculty operationalize student IEPs for students with complex support needs.
Technical Assistance contact Phone: 425-894-7231; Email: office@WashingtonAutismAdvocacy.org
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