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Career > Finding Jobs
Customized Employment: Creating Jobs That Match Your Abilities
...employment creates jobs based on what you do well instead...exist. It's a structured approach that identifies your...that identifies your strengths through a formal assessment...process, matches those strengths to employer needs, and...placement hasn't worked, this approach offers a different pathway....you perform well, then approaches employers to negotiate...
Education > Online Learning
Online Learning Platforms for Students with Disabilities: A Complete Comparison
...student struggling with fractions gets multiple approaches: area models, number lines, real-world examples....dyslexia, Khan Academy pairs well with browser-based text-to-speech extensions (Read&Write, NaturalReader)....student. For dyscalculia, the visual models are the strength. The platform assumes nothing and builds from foundational...
Therapies > Play
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): What It Is and How It Helps Special Needs Families
...vague, another parenting technique promising to fix behavior through "connection" and "communication." PCIT isn't that. It's a structured, evidence-based protocol where a therapist coaches you in real time through an earpiece while you're in the room with your child, strengthening your relationship and...
Therapies > Play
DIR/FLOORTIME: A Developmental Approach to Play Therapy for Children Impacted by Autism Treatment
...developmental/relationship-based model that helps chil- dren...individual-differences, relationship-based model) or, in practice,”Floortime”...practice,”Floortime” and made the approach available to the public with...success with any child is based on the ability of the play...on his developmental level, strengthen potential underlying neurological...
Therapies > Play
DIR/FLoor Time: Play Therapy For Children with Autism
...develop- mental/relationship-based model that helps children with...differences, relationship-based model) or, in practice, "Floor..."Floor Time" and made the approach available to the public with...success with any child is based on the ability of the play...on his developmental level, strengthen potential underlying neurological...
Career > Skills Training
Pre-ETS for Students with IEPs: Workplace Skills Before Graduation
...readiness training, job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, postsecondary education counseling,...counseling helps students identify interests, strengths, and career pathways that match their skills. This...workplaces that match their IEP employment goals. Work-based learning experiences put students in real work...
Education > Special Education
Aging Out of Special Education: A Parent's Guide to Transition Services and 18-22 Programs
...legally required bridge between school-based services and adult life. If you wait...supported employment, or other work-based goals Independent living skills: where...community participation Each goal must be based on age-appropriate assessments of your...age-appropriate assessments of your child's strengths, preferences, and interests. The IEP...
Global Insights > Culture
Understanding Disability Culture: Identity, Community, and Pride for Families New to the Conversation
A foundational guide to disability culture, pride, and identity for parents shifting from medical models to strengths-based frameworks.
Career > Finding Jobs
Discovering Fulfilling Career Paths for Individuals with Unique Abilities
Identifying Your Strengths and Interests. The first step in finding...teachers about what they see as your strengths. Sometimes others notice abilities...get personalized career suggestions based on your interests. Researching Potential...Once you have a general idea of your strengths and interests, start researching jobs...
Career > Finding Jobs
Exploring Career Opportunities That Fit Your Unique Skills and Interests
Identify Your Strengths and Passions. Think about what you enjoy doing...job search towards roles that align with your strengths and passions. Talk to friends, family, and teachers...get ideas for jobs that might be a good match based on your interests and abilities. Research Different...
Financial > Scholarships
Uncover Financial Aid Opportunities Available for Special Needs
...Some are needs-based, taking into account...others are merit-based, often recognizing...achievement. Merit-based Scholarships and...Grants. Merit-based aid rewards individuals...their unique strengths, hobbies, or intellect....qualify for a merit-based scholarship aimed...sector. Needs-based Scholarships and...Programs. Needs-based programs typically...several needs-based...
Education > Higher Education
New Transitional Living Program for Young Adults with Special Needs
...greater level of independence for each individual based on their needs. Live. Advance. LA. is an essential...Behavioral challenges including Dual Diagnosis. Based on the needs of each resident, the program provides...and their families are able to build on their strengths and create an individualized program focused on...