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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Guide

Itasca Adolescent and Parenting Resources To Live To See the Great Day That Dawns

Introduction Suicide and suicidal behavior are preventable. This fact has led communities across...

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Resources

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GENERAL TRANSITION RESOURCES  Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to the Cognit...

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Conclusion

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As you can see after reading this Tool Kit, there are many factors that go into making the transi...

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Technology

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 In today’s day and age, it seems our whole world revolves around smart phones, tablets and the i...

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Health

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Ensuring and maintaining your child’s health as they become an adult will be critical. It is impo...

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Housing and Residential Supports

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One of the most difficult parts of the transition process is finding the right residential option...

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Postsecondary Educational Opportunities

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There are many opportunities for education when your child leaves the school system or graduates ...

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Employment and Other Options

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For many of us, our job represents a big piece of who we are. As outlined in IDEA, one of the mos...

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Community Living

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 As you plan for the transition to adulthood, it is important to remember that integration into t...

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Legal Matters to Consider When Planning for the Future

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 You may have subconsciously avoided the topic of long-term planning for a long time. This is not...

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Planning for Transition

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 When thinking about the transition process, a great place to start is by consulting with your ch...

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Developing Independent Living Skills

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 In addition to self-advocacy skills, teaching your child skills that will foster their independe...

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Self-Advocacy

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 The most important place to start the transition process is with your child who is now or will s...

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Introduction

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 It may be hard for you to imagine your child out in the world, or what he or she will do once th...

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Mental Health Resources for Native American/Indigenous Community

Aitkin Adolescent and Parenting Resources BIPOC Mental Health Resources

Center for Native American Youth believes all Native American youth should lead full andhealthy l...

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Mental Health Resources for the Latinx/Hispanic Community

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National Alliance for Hispanic Health focuses on improving the health and well-being ofHispanics ...

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Mental Health Resources for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

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National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association provides a directory of AsianA...

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Mental Health Resources for the Black Community

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Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Blackw...

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Student Tools for Emergency Planning

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Inspire youth to prepare with FEMA’s Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) Curriculum. The ...

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Family Emergency Plan

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Be Prepared One of the keys for the safety of your family is to be prepared ...

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