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WHEN

Thursday, May 7, 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 5
Maureen Keys, Ph.D. will facilitate this fifth session.  She will talk about person-centered planning for students with autism.
This second session will be held on Thursday, May 7th, 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.