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Port SEPTA presents: Life After High School (CSS)

 If you are not sure if your child will need or is entitled to ongoing support after High School you should attend this meeting:


 Life After High School


(Consolidated Support Services (CSS))

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Thursday, November 29, 2012,


7:00 pm Schreiber H.S.

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Choir Room


Presenters: 


Dr. Gordon Wood and John Innis M.S., BCBA


 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about services and supports available to your child after H.S. Find Out:



  • What are Consolidated Supports and Services?

  • What is Day Habilitation?

  • Is my child entitled to services after High School?


 


Transition planning begins when your child reaches 14 years old. This meeting is to help parents understand the process.


 


For more information contact Port SEPTA at portsepta@aol.com or go to portsepta.org.


 


Gordon Wood is a Clinical Psychologist. He received his Master’s and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, CW Post campus. Dr. Wood's research and clinical interests include transition from adolescence to adulthood, college readiness evaluation and preparation, longitudinal intervention approaches, and preparing systems for a person-centered approach.


 


John Innis is an Autism Consultant and Start-Up Broker specializing in transition from High School and Adult Services. He studied at Stony Brook University and is currently the Executive Director of Positive Behavior Support Community Foundation.

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