Did you know young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with daily life skills? They find it hard to manage their lives as they grow from teens to young adults. Parents and teachers can help by offering support and ways to learn. It can be hard to know how to help. But, with […]
Did you know most teens will need to learn over 35 life skills before they grow up? These skills range from doing household chores to handling money. Moving into independent living can be tough for many young adults. But, teaching teens important self-sufficiency skills can help them feel ready and confident. Key Takeaways Essential Life
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Children with autism are usually diagnosed by six years old. Sometimes, it can happen as early as 18 months. This shows how important early help is for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early help programs start at or before preschool age. They can really change a child’s life with ASD. These programs offer many
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Seeing your young adult struggle with clinical depression hurts. As a parent, you aim to support them. You also try to make sure they get help needed to deal with their mental health disability. You might wonder if depression is seen as a disability. Also, you might think about what rights your child has. Meet
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Did you know up to 25% of students feel a lot of anxiety that hurts their grades? This fact shows we need to tackle chronic anxiety in schools. We’ll look at how anxiety affects learning and what can help students do well despite it. Chronic anxiety in school can make it hard to focus and
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Failure to launch syndrome can be a significant challenge for young adults. Consider Kaelan, a talented 24-year-old, who excelled in college but now struggles to find direction. He hesitates to leave his parents’ home or seek a job, a common issue known as failure to launch syndrome. This syndrome involves delayed independence and extended adolescence.
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Executive Functioning Deficits This includes difficulties with schedules and homework assignments Depression and/or Anxiety At least 50% percent of individuals with Autism also suffer from Anxiety or Depression Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Many individuals with autism are first diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Many who utilize the services in transitional living programs also suffer from
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Not everyone learns how to interact with other people well early on in their lives. Some children are shy or prefer to explore the world on their own while others are afflicted with syndromes such as autism that prevent them from learning interpersonal skills successfully. There are also many people, such as Tim Bryce of
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Many parents who have a child with Asperger’s syndrome eventually come to the point where they are ready to help them find a job but are unsure how to give them the necessary support. These steps will guide you through helping your son or daughter gain the skills and confidence they need to land a
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Research is an important step before you enroll your young adult in a transitional program. This research should consist of: Speaking with the mental health professionals and educators who have worked with your child to determine the options available Asking parents who have had similar problems about the solutions they found that worked Reading reviews
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New Directions for Young Adults, or NDFYA, is a transitional independent living program that helps young adults get on the road to a healthy independent life. We are dedicated to helping young adults achieve their short and long-term life goals. With the help of New Directions, many young adults who previously failed to thrive are achieving independence for the first time in their lives.
