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Author: Gilda Evans

Transitioning to Adulthood with Claudia Wenger

Claudia Wenger of Claudia Cares Consulting discusses the details in creating and the importance of having a solid transition plan in place for your child with special needs well before they leave high school and enter the realm of adulthood.

Handling Behavioral Challenges with Dr. Harry Stark

Dr. Harry Stark, private practitioner and professor of psychology at California State University in Northridge, CA, discusses some of the aspects of handling behavioral issues that occur in various circumstances and settings, both for those with special needs as well as others who may not understand the challenges faced by people with special needs and their caretakers. 

Finding Employment and Following Your Dreams with Chance Raspberry

Chance Raspberry, lead animator on The Simpsons and creator of Little Billy (the world’s first and only animated series about life with a neurodiversity), talks about growing up “different”, going to school, finding employment and following your passion and your dreams.

Making Friends with Dr.Elizabeth Laugeson

Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic, shares her advice and insight about the social skills involved in making and keeping friends and building strong relationships.

Living With Aspergers/Autism with Danny Raede

Danny Raede, founder and CEO of Asperger Experts, intimately and expertly discusses what it’s like to live with Aspergers/Autism and the most effective ways to support, communicate with and understand someone who is on the spectrum.

CalABLE Accounts with Michelle Wolf

Michelle Wolf, founder of the JLA Special Needs Trust, discusses CalABLE accounts and the benefits of this important resource for the special needs community.