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Hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have re-cut their 2022 parent interview with Nick and Remy Nirschl, whose son Rich was preparing to transition out of the school system. The Nirschls share their journey, including Rich's early signs of autism, the challenges of getting a diagnosis, and their experiences with various educational and therapeutic programs. They emphasize the importance of early intervention, the benefits of SSI (Supplemental Security Income), and the decision to pursue self-direction for Rich's post-school life. The conversation highlights the need for parents to start planning early, connect with resources, and seek support from transitional coordinators and other families. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
transition planning, autism diagnosis, special education, vocational skills, ABA therapy, self-direction, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), guardianship, early intervention, community resources, volunteer, educational services, family support, transition meetings

Links:
SSI (page)
SSI (site)
DD (page)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
MD Autism Society (site)
Maryland DDA (site)
Nourishing Journey, Columbia MD (Facebook)

Please note: while the episode audio is generally better than the initial recording, we do recognize there are still some places where it sounds...murky. Sorry about that 😕

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Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.