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The Personal Care Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Personal Care Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on what personal care looks like as well as building supports starting with the individual. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Transition Planning Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Transition Planning Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on what transition planning can look like as well as building high-quality transition plans. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Guardianship + Alternatives Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Guardianship + Alternatives Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on what guardianship can look like as well as supporting its less restrictive alternatives. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Adult Services Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Adult Services Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on the beginning and early stages of applying for adult and community-based services. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Voting Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Voting Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on voter education at any age and how to promote voting as a self-advocacy skill. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Research Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Research Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on the types of research we often rely on as well as discussing some of the ways we can find trusted resources. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Getting a Job Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Getting a Job Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on the realities of getting a job today as well as discussing some of the specific needs autistic people have related to this topic. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Support Network Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Support Network Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on relationships as well as discussing some of the specific needs autistic people have related to this topic. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Relationships Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Relationships Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on relationships as well as discussing some of the specific needs autistic people have related to this topic. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Self-Advocacy Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Self-Advocacy Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on self-advocacy as well as discussing some of the specific needs autistic people have related to this topic. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Physical Activity Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Physical Activity Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on physical activity as well as discussing some of the specific needs autistic people have related to this topic. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource and can share this at home and in their work. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Friendship Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics. In this Friendships Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on making friends as well as discussing some of the obstacles. Each individual is in a different place and may benefit from learning about ideas and ways to support or seek support. Professionals, family members, and community members can gain a lot of insight from this resource on framing friendships and supporting them, as well as, how to be a better friend to someone on the autism spectrum. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

The Transportation Toolkit is one of the many resources within the growing collection of resources in the AGU Lifespan Toolbox. Each week, we'll be sharing the audio from each toolkit so you can also listen in and learn more about these important topics.  In the Transportation Toolkit, we’ll be focusing on the transportation options as well as discussing some of the obstacles to transportation for autistic people. Each individual is in a different place and can benefit from learning about the options available to them.  Certain types of transportation can be difficult to manage for some, and there are also other considerations such as geographic area, transportation options in your local community, and accessibility. We’ll be covering public transportation as well as briefly other personal, private options such as driving and rideshare. ABOUT THE LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: The Lifespan Toolbox is a free online resource for the autism community. The Toolbox consists of toolkits for each topic area important to the lifespan, particularly preparing for and navigating adulthood. This information is applicable for those who have a younger child on the autism spectrum, teens, and adults. In our experience, it’s never too early to be thinking about adulthood. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/podcast AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: https://www.autismgrownup.com/donate LIFESPAN TOOLBOX: https://www.autismgrownup.com/toolbox

Alliance of Disability Advocates (ADANC) is a federally recognized Center for Independent Living (CIL) established in 1999 (then Universal Disability Advocates). Funding for Centers was authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (The Act). ADANC works diligently to ensure individuals with significant disabilities have every opportunity to live as independently as possible in the community of their choice. In this episode, I will be talking with Gerald Parrish, a Community Inclusion Consultant from the ADANC about Travel Training.  What is Travel Training? One-on-one instruction that teaches seniors and people with disabilities how to travel safely and independently using public transportation. Participants learn travel skills to meet their individual needs while using a specific bus route. These routes can consist of traveling to school, work, or a community destination such as malls, movies, the library, or just a friend’s house. Each individual’s needs and abilities differ so training and length of training vary with each person. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/agupodcast/ AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: www.autismgrownup.com/support-agu

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AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/agupodcast/ AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: www.autismgrownup.com/support-agu

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There numerous reasons why we're covering this topic in this episode:  parents and profesionals are looking for activities and opportunities to fill their person's day with activities they enjoy;  self-advocates are looking for this info as well and perhaps people who understand and may want join;  a dearth of opportunities in adulthood;  growing need to get ideas for this upcoming winter and continued lockdowns and closures. Read more from one of our most popular blog posts: Activities for Autistic Adults AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/agupodcast/ AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: www.autismgrownup.com/support-agu

It's no secret that starting at Thanksgiving and for the rest of the holidays in 2020, celebrations are going to look a little bit different this year. Kicking off our first official co-hosting episode, Rory and Tara - the now father-daughter duo - discuss and share 5 ways we're keeping the holidays fun AND still safe this year. AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/agupodcast/ AUTISM GROWN UP DONATIONS: www.autismgrownup.com/support-agu