Sunday, August 14, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Disaster Preparedness Resources
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
These are things that are good to plan for BEFORE a disaster occurs.
For school age it is important to ask your child's school for a copy of their disaster plan and ask which staff member is responsible for your child in the event of an emergency/disaster.There should be a policy and procedure for disaster planning for students with disabilities in your school.As an adult with autism think about what resources you might need for safety,emotional support and medication availability in the event of an emergency in whatever settings you might be in.
Disaster Preparedness For People With Autism/Other Disabilities
Article by Stephen Shore
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Transition Guide For Young Adults on Autism Spectrum
http://www.ocali.org/_archive/pdf_trans_guide/Trans_Guide_3.pdf
Excellent free printable transition guide for transition planning for young people with autism.Nice resource section on the last few pages for more information.
Resources To Identify Teaching Needs for Independent Living
Here are two resources for identifying independent living skills to target for teaching:
Casey Life Skills is a great resource that is free.You can print out teaching modules for areas related to preparing for independent living skills.This program was designed for another population but breaks skills down well for teaching to people with disabilities.
There is an assessment (Ansell-Casey- on the site) you can do to determine the needs for teaching.For ages 16 and over you should choose the ACLSA-IV.There is both a youth and a caregiver version.To choose the curriculum go to Learning Plan in the top toolbar.Choose Life Skill Domain and all the Life Skill teaching areas will pop up.
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There is an assessment (Ansell-Casey- on the site) you can do to determine the needs for teaching.For ages 16 and over you should choose the ACLSA-IV.There is both a youth and a caregiver version.To choose the curriculum go to Learning Plan in the top toolbar.Choose Life Skill Domain and all the Life Skill teaching areas will pop up.
Life Skill Areas:
- Career Planning
- Communication
- Daily Living
- Home Life
- Housing and Money Management
- Self Care
- Social Relationships
- Work Life
- Work and Study Skills
http://www.caseylifeskills.org/pages/res/res_ACLSAGuidebook.htm
ADOLESCENT AUTONOMY CHECKLIST
From the University of Washington Youth In Transition Project.
This is another list that helps target teaching areas.It doesn't suggest teaching materials.
http://www.aacpp.com/pdf/parents/English/Teens/Adolescent-Autonomy-Checklist.pdf
ADOLESCENT AUTONOMY CHECKLIST
From the University of Washington Youth In Transition Project.
This is another list that helps target teaching areas.It doesn't suggest teaching materials.
http://www.aacpp.com/pdf/parents/English/Teens/Adolescent-Autonomy-Checklist.pdf
Monday, August 8, 2011
Final State Budget Cuts to Disability Services
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/aboutdhs/budget/2011-2013/lab/reductions-spd.pdf?ga=t
Here is a chart of the budget cuts in Oregon for people with disabilities.Brokerage services are now restricted to clients receiving Medicaid.The initial budget proposed to restrict brokerage services to age 21 and over,but that did not end up in the final cuts.Brokerage services still start at age 18.You can see there are some cuts to the brokerages in administrative costs.
Here is a chart of the budget cuts in Oregon for people with disabilities.Brokerage services are now restricted to clients receiving Medicaid.The initial budget proposed to restrict brokerage services to age 21 and over,but that did not end up in the final cuts.Brokerage services still start at age 18.You can see there are some cuts to the brokerages in administrative costs.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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