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2022 – A decade of (mostly) successes
It’s so hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Nicky began his non-traditional story. He’s going to be 30 years old in just a couple weeks! That’s impossible for us to believe – me, Cheryl, and my husband Alex, … Continue reading
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Nicky’s first party with friends!
From Facebook, by Cheryl Ryan Chan, June 9, 2016: Nicky is hosting his first party at his house. He has about 6 friends and their parents & staffers coming with them. I got 2 bouncy houses (most will get that). … Continue reading
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Tagged adults, autism, caregiving, DDS Commissioner, disabilities, education, intellectual disabilities, Massachusetts, transitioning
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The Ups and Downs: who’s the fave today?
I spent a couple hours at Nicky’s house today while he was gone. Added a few new YouTube shortcuts to his desktop, rearranged some of his toys, put up some new pictures. I hope he likes everything. My visits with … Continue reading
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Cheryl’s Autism Awareness Posters
Cheryl has been creating poster images for Facebook during Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month for several years. Check out her album of images! All are subject to copyright laws, so please share liberally but give credit to Cheryl Ryan Chan. Cheryl sincerely … Continue reading
Turning 22, Tomorrow!
I’m so confused. I feel like I should be blogging my heart out, producing some big statement, doing some public display in honor of tomorrow, Nicky’s 22nd birthday. I have used the story of Nicky, his successful transition, and my … Continue reading
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Creative Visions: how we dubbed the term “Hybrid Shared Living”
Part 3 of “22at20, Deconstructed.” Over the past month we have addressed 2 of the key takeaways that we discuss during our presentation; collaboration and early planning. In this post we will discuss creative visions. We hope you are able … Continue reading
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Collaboration for adulthood is KEY; the entire team needs to AGREE (part “B”)
Part 2(B) of “22at20, Deconstructed.” Over the next 3 weeks we will address each of the key takeaways that we discuss during our presentation; collaboration, early planning, creative visions. We hope you are able to take these ideas and share … Continue reading
Early Planning, Collaboration for adulthood is KEY; the entire team needs to AGREE (part “A”)
Part 2(A) of “22at20, Deconstructed.” Over the next 3 weeks we will address each of the key takeaways that we discuss during our presentation; collaboration, early planning, creative visions. We hope you are able to take these ideas and share … Continue reading
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“Trajectory Planning”; our own term, meaning WATCH THE ROAD
Beginning Wednesday, October 8, we will launch a 3-part blog series. “22at20, Deconstructed,” we will address each of the key takeaways that we discuss during the presentation; collaboration, early planning, creative visions. We hope you are able to take these ideas and share them with your team members, and create your own successful transition! Continue reading
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Introducing our new blog series: “22at20, Deconstructed”
The 22 at 20 presentation has now been presented at over 15 venues in the last 2 years, and the more we do it, it seems the more we have to share. Most of what we keep adding is further … Continue reading
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Successful Transitions 