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Providing clinical, case management, education, and employment services to help students live independent lives.
An Academy for Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Asperger's, ADHD, and other Executive Functioning Deficits.
“Options for Adults with Asperger's, Autism, or Learning
Disabilities”
WHAT THE #$%^ DO WE DO NOW?
OVERWHELMED AND ANXIOUS?
Will my child ever live on their own?Will my child ever have a job?
Will my child ever live a “normal” life?What will happen to my child when I
die?
PARENTS OFTEN WONDER:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1- Learn how to make a transitional plan.
2- Identify transitional services that are
available.
3- Understand the basics of government services.
4- Guidelines for looking at residential programs
5- Have a basic understanding of support
services
Start by coordinating with the school on their existing transition plan.
Explore what you l ike to do. Identify the skil ls you use when you’re doing the thing(s) you enjoy. Think of fields broadly. A field of work is far more than a single job.
It is an area in which many jobs or trades are possible. Learn as much as possible about the qualifications required for
fields that interest you. Find people who work in your field of interest and learn from them.
Research future opportunities. Identify your obstacles. What is going to make certain
opportunities difficult if not impossible to achieve. Identify what services and support services can help you towards
your goals. Take the next step in pursuing your educational or training
program in the career of your choice. Adapted from Zvi and Axelrod: National LDA February 2013
POST-SECONDARY DECISION MAKING STEPS:
METHODOLOGY OF TRANSITION
Achieve
Outcome Success
ExploreResources Training
StartInterest Ability
Gap Year programPost-Secondary Specialty SchoolVocational SchoolTwo year CollegeFour Year UniversityApprenticeshipPart-time JobFull-time JobVolunteer/Leisure Activities
SOME POTENTIAL OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDE:
SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH LD, AUTISM AND ASPERGER’S
Services for Adults with LD and ASD
Government Services Residential/Day Programs Support Services
Federal- Supplemental
Security Income (SSI)
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Medicare- Department of Labor
– “Occupational Outlook Handbook”
State/Local- Medicaid- Housing- Food stamps- State programs
for uninsured adults
- Vocational Rehabilitation
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Medicaid A federal system of health insurance
for those requiring financial assistance that is administered state by state.
Housing Assistance Financial assistance for housing
programs based on income, disability, or age. Most common examples are apartments owned by housing authorities or supplemental rent.
Food stamps A voucher issued by the government
to those with low income, exchangeable for food that is administered state by state.
State programs for uninsured Supplemental programs for those
who do not qualify for Medicaid, Medicare, or are in the process of applying for social security.
STATE/LOCAL SERVICES
SSDI VS SSI
SSDI SSIEligibility A disabled or blind
individual must have paid social security taxes to become insured for benefits.
A disabled or blind adult or child must meet all of the following categories:- Have limited income- Have limited
resources- Be a US citizen - Live in the United
StatesPayment The monthly disability
benefit amount is based on the social security earnings record of the insured worker.
The monthly payment is based on need and varies up to the maximum federal benefit rate. Some states add money to federal SSI payments.
Medical Coverage The workers will get Medicare coverage automatically.
In most states, beneficiaries are automatically eligible for Medicaid.
socialsecuirty.gov
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY CONT.
Before you gather your documents you can see if you will qualify at www.benefits.gov/ssa/home.
Gather up all documents that you have received through the years from schools, testing, and any papers that might include a diagnosis.
Apply at www.socialsecurity.gov. Include specific examples that demonstrate their disability
throughout the application. You need to paint a picture for the examiner.
Be persistent and assume you will have to go through the appeal process.
If you qualify for SSDI you will automatically receive Medicare and if you qualify for SSI you qualify for Medicaid.
US Dept. of Labor has a website that identifies job growth areas and the education required for those jobs. The web address is http://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
HELPFUL HINTS
Benefit applications are free. Apply for benefits even before they are
needed as certain services have long wait lists, such as housing which can have wait lists as long a year or more.
United Way 2-1-1
HELPFUL HINTS
For adults with LD, autism and asperger’s transitioning into adulthood can be very difficult. Residential/Day programs can help with this transition. Picking a program can be difficult. We will share a residential program model to serve as a guide for this process.
RESIDENTIAL/DAY PROGRAMS
EmploymentEducationCase
managementTherapySocial Skills
Training
RESIDENTIAL/DAY PROGRAM MODEL
Typical questions: What services are provided? How long is your program? What does a typica l student
schedule look l ike? Who is on your staff? What needs do you address and how
do you address i t? What are is the cost? Are there
grants and/or scholarships? What room arrangements are
provided? And what furniture is inc luded?
Do you provide medicat ion administrat ion?
What medica l services are provided or are avai lable in the area?
What programming is provided during the evening? Weekends?
What food is provided? Do you provide soc ia l ski l ls t ra in ing?
Additional questions: How do parents best communicate
with the staff? What expectations are there for
the parents? How do staff and parents work
successful ly to best help the student?
What does success look l ike at your organizat ion?
How do you address the individual needs of each student?
What do you do i f and when your organization is not a good fit for the student?
What are some of the common chal lenges new students face?
How can parents help in gett ing the student more involved with programming?
QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM
Berkshire Hil ls Music Academy Casa de Amma Center for Independent Living Chapel Haven Foundations for Independent Living, Inc. Horizon School Independence Center Minnesota Life College Moving Forward Towards Independence Options for College Success OPTIONS Transitions to Independence PACE St. Louis Life ScenicView Academy UCLA Pathway Program Vista
SAMPLING OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Support services can be essential for when you are waiting for a residential program, after you’ve completed a residential program, or if you have decided a residential program is not the best fit.
Support services include: Local mental health agency
Case management Therapy Psychiatric services
Groups (for parents and children) Hospitals Research Universities Local mental health agencies
Accessibility services if attending college Parental trust Long term care facility
SUPPORT SERVICES
Local mental health agencies are typically available to those with Medicaid. These agencies often provide:Case ManagementTherapy Clubhouses Short term intensive residential treatmentPsychiatric servicesHousing
LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY
Support groups for parents Local groups provided through mental health agencies,
schools, hospitals, and universities. Groups started by parents Online support groups
Autism spectrum support group www.msnusers.com/autismcommunitydedicatedtomakingadifference
Oasis Asperger Syndrome and Information and Support www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
Unlocking Autism www.unlockingautism.org
GROUPS
Though the maze may be complicated there are services throughout the lifespan.
Explore several arenas to meet the needs of your loved ones.
Understanding services is important, sometimes difficult, but can make a big difference in quality of l ife.
It is possible to navigate and find a great residential/day program.
Solutions are as varied as each individual.
SUMMARY
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ryan Hawks, [email protected]
Nathan Jensen, [email protected]
Ryan Miller, [email protected]
[email protected] N. River Run Dr.Provo, UT 84604Direct: 801-226-2550Toll free: 866-723-6420
