(Updated audio 4/23/2024)
Hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss a working definition for post-secondary transition for families. They emphasize the importance of starting transition planning at age 14, with middle school teachers initiating discussions about career interests. They highlight the challenges families face, such as dealing with bureaucratic agencies and obtaining Social Security benefits. The podcast aims to provide practical advice and support, with future episodes featuring interviews with families and service providers. Join the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
transition specialist, website resources, middle school transition, career interest interview, non-verbal students, certificate track, social security benefits, challenges, home file, IEP, self-advocacy
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
