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WHEN

Thursday, April 16, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


WHERE

New Berlin Public Library

15105 W Library Lane

New Berlin, WI 53151


Contact

Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin
(414) 988-1260
info@assew.org

T.R.A.I.L.S.  2015

Transition for Raising Autism

Independent Living Skills

What is T.R.A.I.L.S.?
Do you have a teen with a developmental disability?
Do you have solid plans for your child when he/she becomes an adult?  TRAILS will assist you in blazing a trail tailored for your teen's adulthood.  For parent/guardian/caregivers of a child with autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities, age 14-21.  Don't wait until your child is an adult to start planning!
2015 TRAILS dates: January 15, February 5, March 19, April 16th, and May 7th.
SESSION 1  Introduction to adult services: Transition Overview
SESSION 2  Decisions you can make today that will create adult opportunities      for young people on the spectrum.
SESSION 3  Understanding the Transition IEP
SESSION 4  Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts to safeguard the future
SESSION 5  Person-Centered Planning for students with Autism
Session 4
Mary Till and Lynn Wagner of Life Navigators, will facilitate this fourth session.  They will cover Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts to safeguard the future. 
This fourth session will be held on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the New Berlin Public Library.   Cost for the first participant is $15 per session for members, $20 per session for non-members.  Each participant may bring a spouse, partner, or family member for an additional $5.