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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are navigating their summer schedules, so they went back into the archive and re-cut one of their earliest interviews (along with a minor audio update). Selina & Curtis Gray share their experience with their foster son, Philip, who has autism. They talk about how, initially, Philip struggled in an adult day program which led to their decision to pivot to the self-directed model. They emphasize the benefits of self-directed programs, including tailored job opportunities and parental empowerment. Join the conversation (again)!

Episode Keywords:
autism, self-directed programming, behavior plan, day program, job coaching, residential facility, independent living, community integration, parent collaboration, job opportunities, special needs, transition process, adult clients, volunteer work

Links:
All Autism Talk Podcast (link)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Self-Directed Service Model (page) 

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