Subject: Life beyond high school: Essential guides for autistic teens

From	Autism Speaks <[email protected]>
Subject	Life beyond high school: Essential guides for autistic teens
Date	August 11, 2023 5:19 PM

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Finishing high school is a rite of passage for any teen. Many move on to co=
llege, their first job, or an apartment of their own. For those with autism=
, the journey carries unique challenges. Ever heard of the "service cliff"?=
It refers to the dramatic drop in services for people with autism after hi=
gh school. It's a reality many face, but with proper planning, it doesn't h=
ave to be daunting. Dive into this E-Speaks where a self-advocate offers in=
valuable insights and tips. Additionally, explore Autism Speaks' tailored r=
esources to help you on your journey. Ready for some inspiration and knowle=
dge? Let's dive in!
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Navigating college with autism: One student's secrets to success
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At age 4, Peter B. was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Fast forward to 20=
, he's now a rising junior at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology jug=
gling a major in computer science, economics, and data science. Living inde=
pendently for the first time, he's navigating college life with aplomb. Div=
e into this Q&A [[link removed]
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clickdimensions&utm_medium=3Demail&utm_campaign=3De-speaks]=C2=A0where Pete=
r unveils the strategies that shaped his transformative journey.
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Expert Q&A: Teaching self-care skills to autistic youth with high support n=
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Many parents and caregivers worry about what will happen to their autistic =
child once they are gone. Teaching autistic children and adolescents self-c=
are skills early in life can help ease some of these worries and increase t=
heir independence at home, school and in their community. In this Q&A [http=
s://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/expert-qa-teaching-self-care-skills-autistic-=
youth-high-support-needs?utm_source=3Dclickdimensions&utm_medium=3Demail&ut=
m_campaign=3De-speaks], Dr. Lisa Nowinski shares strategies for introducing=
self-care skills and building them block-by-block.
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Accessing HCBS Waivers: A lifeline to lifelong supports for autistic people
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Medicaid home- and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) fund the=
majority of lifelong supports that autistic people rely on to live and par=
ticipate in their communities. They are a lifeline to continued services an=
d support beyond the school-aged years. But accessing them is a lesson in p=
ersistence and patience, as contributor Chloe Rothschild chronicles in her =
10-year journey to receiving an HCBS Waiver. [[link removed]
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Each state determines who can receive a Waiver and spots are limited. Trans=
lation: waitlists, and the sooner you get on them, the better. Get started =
with our introduction to HCBS Waivers [[link removed]
me-and-community-based-services-hcbs-waivers?utm_source=3Dclickdimensions&u=
tm_medium=3Demail&utm_campaign=3De-speaks], which describes who is eligible=
, what services are covered, how to apply and what to do while on a waitlis=
t. Check out the number of people on your state=E2=80=99s waitlist [https:/=
/www.autismspeaks.org/autism-numbers-state-summaries?utm_source=3Dclickdime=
nsions&utm_medium=3Demail&utm_campaign=3De-speaks] in new data from Autism =
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Self-empowerment is key to self-advocacy and successful transition planning
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Adolescents and young adults should have input into their transition plan, =
if they are able. But first, they should think about how they want to be su=
pported. Our newly revised Roadmap to Self-Empowerment [[link removed]
peaks.org/roadmap/roadmap-self-empowerment-autistic-adults?utm_source=3Dcli=
ckdimensions&utm_medium=3Demail&utm_campaign=3De-speaks], written by autist=
ic adults, can help. In it, you will find questions to ask yourself or your=
transition-aged child to help assess everyday life challenges and establis=
h plans to address them. Self-empowerment is a skill that goes hand-in-hand=
with self-advocacy and, as you will read in our Transition Tool Kit [https=
://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/transition-tool-kit?utm_source=3Dclickdime=
nsions&utm_medium=3Demail&utm_campaign=3De-speaks], a foundation for future=
happiness and success.
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ChildServe is building employment skills for autistic teens, one snack at a=
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Many autistic teens don=E2=80=99t get the opportunity to practice the adapt=
ive and communication skills they=E2=80=99ll need to hold a job after high =
school. ChildServe [[link removed]], a pediatric care center i=
n Iowa that serves more than 5,600 children each year, is taking steps to c=
hange that. Their ChildServe Snack Shack, made possible by an Autism Speaks=
Local Impact Grant [[link removed]
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l&utm_campaign=3De-speaks], employs autistic teens and young adults, giving=
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ad to better medical care and an improved quality of life [[link removed]
cbi.nlm.nih.gov/28668449/] for people with autism. In a new partnership wit=
h The MetroHealth System, Autism Speaks has received a $1M grant from the C=
leveland Foundation to develop a transition clinic for adolescents with ASD=
who are moving into adulthood. Learn more about the partnership [[link removed]
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k-word !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-decoration: non=
e"><span style=3D"font-size:14px"><span style=3D"font-family:Open Sans,Aria=
l">Medicaid home- and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) fund =
the majority of lifelong supports that autistic people rely on to live and =
participate in their communities. They are a lifeline to continued services=
and support beyond the school-aged years. But accessing them is a lesson i=
n persistence and patience, as <a cd-link-manager-tab=3D"1" href=3D"[link removed]
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coration: underline;">contributor Chloe Rothschild chronicles in her 10-yea=
r journey to receiving an HCBS Waiver.</a></span></span></p>
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style=3D"box-sizing: border-box;white-space: normal;font-family:Arial,Helv=
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rs</a>, which describes who is eligible, what services are covered, how to =
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people on your state=E2=80=99s waitlist</a> in new data from <a cd-link-man=
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Finishing high school is a rite of passage for any teen. Many move on to college, their first job, or an apartment of their own. For those with autism, the journey carries unique challenges. Ever heard of the "service cliff"? It refers to the dramatic drop in services for people with autism after high school. It's a reality many face, but with proper planning, it doesn't have to be daunting. Dive into this E-Speaks where a self-advocate offers invaluable insights and tips. Additionally, explore Autism Speaks' tailored resources to help you on your journey. Ready for some inspiration and knowledge? Let's dive in!

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Accessing HCBS Waivers: A lifeline to lifelong supports for autistic people

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Medicaid home- and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) fund the majority of lifelong supports that autistic people rely on to live and participate in their communities. They are a lifeline to continued services and support beyond the school-aged years. But accessing them is a lesson in persistence and patience, as contributor Chloe Rothschild chronicles in her 10-year journey to receiving an HCBS Waiver. [[link removed]]
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Self-empowerment is key to self-advocacy and successful transition planning

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