What do you do when they turn 18?

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You need to make sure that both parents and, later in life siblings, have the enduring power of attorney to be able to make all the legal and… read more

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If you are in the United States, you should have a Transition Plan in place as part of the IEP. The school and/or district should have social… read more

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Before they turn 18 you should apply for SSI to cover some of their living expenses and medical. If they are pretty capable of functioning in… read more

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