This is the title of a book I read by Mary Korpi, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Long Island, New York. This book is a wonderful resource for parents. It is full of information on how to guide young adults with developmental disabilities toward a successful transition into adulthood. Developing autonomy, learning to self-advocate and preparing for the grown-up world of work by building responsibility into your child's routine at an early age and creating incentives and motivation, are all vital aspects of transitioning to adult life. This is all meticulously covered in this well organized book.
From the early years when parents should begin to give a child responsibilities for jobs at home, to the process of transition planning, to the search for programs available once school ends ... it's all here in this very compact book that also includes many other helpful resources for further reading. For parents of newly diagnosed children to those already transitioning out of school, there is something for everyone!
From the early years when parents should begin to give a child responsibilities for jobs at home, to the process of transition planning, to the search for programs available once school ends ... it's all here in this very compact book that also includes many other helpful resources for further reading. For parents of newly diagnosed children to those already transitioning out of school, there is something for everyone!
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