My Disabled Child Is Turning 18… Now What?
Your child is turning 18 and suddenly everyone is talking about SSI, Medicaid, guardianship, healthcare privacy, transition services, insurance and adult programs blah blah blah 
 
Deep breath. You do not have to figure this out alone.
This workbook was created by me! R.S. Cole an autism mom who understands the emotional weight of preparing a disabled child for adulthood and I also works in clinical admissions, helping families navigate access to care, insurance requirements, treatment options and frustrating administrative roadblocks.
 
That combination brings a different perspective: the personal experience of a mother, the practical knowledge of someone working inside the system and the understanding that caregivers need support too.
 
Inside, you’ll find clear explanations, timelines, checklists, questions to ask and planning pages covering:
SSI, benefits and financial preparation
Medicaid, private insurance and healthcare
Guardianship and decision-making alternatives
Education, employment and adult services
Important records, identification and applications
Transportation, housing and daily living
Dependent, supported and independent adulthood
Your child’s strengths, preferences and future goals
Caregiver stress, self-regulation and emotional well-being
 
This isn’t another overwhelming government manual. It is a hands-on transition system designed to help you understand what is changing, organize the paperwork, prepare for important conversations and create a plan that fits your child.
 
Because adulthood arrives whether the paperwork and your nervous system are ready or not. Let’s get both prepared.