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Attendees will leave this session better prepared to access services, identify job placement options that are in line with the personal interests of the individual and advocate for services necessary to improve individual quality of life.
Stacey Hoaglund, the presenter on this topic, has a great deal of first-hand experience in the field of autism and transition. Given that she had once worked for the 6thlargest school district in the US, when her younger son was showing the early signs of autism, Stacey responded quickly and began the process of advocating for his needs. Thus began her journey of creating an intensive intervention program, finding school programs to meet his needs and setting a course for best outcomes.
A few short years after his diagnosis, Stacey began working for Family Network on Disabilities as a parent advocate. She also facilitated an autism support group with the Autism Society of Broward, and later went on to become its president. Upon the request of parents and teachers alike, Stacey has authored a book which is a collection of sample IEP goals called Go for the Goal: A Parent’s Guide to Creating Meaningful IEP Goals. And most recently, Stacey has become the editor of The Autism Notebook Magazine, which is a free publication that covers a vast array of topics reaching across the spectrum and age groups (birth to adulthood) in each edition.
Through her own personal experience and by the countless lessons she has learned from the many children and adults she has had the fortune to assist, Stacey believes that kids and adults with autism have limitless possibility. She is one that feels that age is no factor against potential and she works with parents and adults on the spectrum to attain their utmost personal quality of life.
Learning Objectives:
Content Area: Transition Planning and Options for Adulthood
Stacey Hoaglund, BCEA
Special Needs Advocate and Author
Disability Training and Support Services