I have a brother who is autistic. He went to the same high school i am attending but in their special ed department. He graduated in 2006. He is currently attending a day program but i want to know if there is anything else for him at the age of 21 and for little or no cost to us.
2006-08-20 15:07:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
someone asked what state are we from and we arre from NY, if you can give any useful information it will be helpful
2006-08-22 06:33:24 · update #1
You didn't say what state you are from, which would be useful in giving you more specific recommendations. Each state has a somewhat different manner of providing services to people with developmental special needs. It sounds as if your brother is under 21 and enrolled in the day program through the school system, since he is entitled to a free, appropriate public education until he is 21. The school system will need to have a transition plan for your brother to access adult services when he is no longer able to be enrolled in school. Ask his case carrier (or whatever term is used in your state) what options will be available to your brother. There should be an Individual Transition Plan (ITP) in place for your brother to help him develop the skills he will need and also to help him, and your family, to access adult services. I currently live in California, and our educational services for students ages 18 - 22 collaborate with our state's Regional Centers, which provide case management and access to training, employment services, and housing options for adults with disabilities.
So without knowing the details of your specific situation, I would suggest that your first step would be to contact your brother's school case manager and/or the day program administrators and find out what services are available to your brother in your area.
2006-08-20 17:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Biggest question is what does his IEP say. Schools have to help special needs students in their transition to work. If you don't have that in writing , and the school district says 21 to bad, than talk to an attorney.
2006-08-20 23:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by Mister2-15-2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your local board of MR/DD
and see what they can tell you
or you could ask at the day program your brother attends
depending on his level of competency he get a job out in the community
you could also call one of the MR/DD supported living agency's and see how they can help you
good luck
2006-08-20 22:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by Wanna K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.tacanow.com/specialedparentinfo.htm.
This is a really good site!
2006-08-20 22:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by jack russell girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋