The Post Secondary Transition Podcast

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A podcast dedicated to secondary & post secondary transition for students with disabilities! Host's Meghan & Patrick work to educate families on what that might look like for them by discussing the process; post secondary transition is students moving from the familiar (i.e. their school setting) to the next stage; college, technical school, the workforce, an assisted living facility, or other options. 
Also check out our website: https://www.postsecondarytransition.com

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050. Empowered Beginnings - Changes for Middle & onto Freshman Year

Jun 10 2024 29 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) hit #Episode50! Their discussion involves the changes seen in the IEP over this past school year and focus their attention to the transition planning process as it begins to take shape in freshman year (of high school). The conversation highlights the need for families to explore state-funded agencies, keep track

049. Interview: Doug DeHaan & The Hussman Center (at Towson University)

May 27 2024 39 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have the opportunity to speak with Doug DeHaan, Director of the Hussman Center at Towson University. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with autism. They talk about how the Hussman Center offers safe spaces and activities for autistic adults to socialize a

048. Functional Collaboration; Tim Markle & the Wisconsin Integrated Transition Planning Project (WITPP)

May 13 2024 45 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) jump states to sit down with Tim Markle and discuss the Wisconsin Integrated Transition Planning Project (WITPP). That collaboration brings together self-advocates, family members, and professionals with the goal of improving transition for young adults with disabilities, including advocating for a gre

047. Transition Planning: Where to Start (Ep. 12 Re-listen)

Apr 29 2024 25 mins  
Send us a Text Message.So, hosts Megan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) had a scheduling challenge around their next discussion, so they'll need some more time 😞In the interim, they thought it would be a good idea to push an "oldie but goodie." They have re-edited Ep 12 so that you get straight to their discussion about where to begin (starting in a student's freshman year of h

046. Interview: Meredith Gregoire-Cope - Constantly Thinking Outside the Box

Apr 15 2024 33 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by Transition Coordinator Meredith Gregoire-Cope. The dynamic three-oo talk about the importance of work opportunities for students with disabilities, how transition for diploma-bound students looks different, out of the box thinking that can lead to breakthroughs and the need to put yoursel

045. Person-Centered Planning: Your Personal Compass

Apr 01 2024 32 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Happy April Fools Day! But, no joke, we have another conversation for your listening ears. Pivoting from their recent parent interview, this week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss Person Centered Planning (PCP). They'll cover the benefits establishing a Person Centered Plan can bring, clarify some of the roadblocks you might encounter an

044. Parent Interview: Jane Plapinger - Transition is a Million Pieces Pt. 2

Mar 18 2024 25 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) return to finish their parent interview with Jane Plapinger. For this part of the discussion, Jane ruminates on things she wish she knew ahead of time, the importance of being flexible and her son David building an adult life. Please join in the conversation!Episode Keywords:agency, residential staff,

043. Parent Interview: Jane Plapinger - Transition is a Million Pieces Pt. 1

Mar 04 2024 31 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) return to their favorite format, the parent interview. For this conversation, the duo welcome Jane Plapinger whose son David has autism and continues to work through the transition process. Jane discusses how she managed to navigate with her son including resources she found most helpful, challenges th

042. Interview: Laura Karp - Tailoring IEP Goals & Real-world Impact

Feb 19 2024 37 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by Occupational Therapist Laura Karp as the trio discuss the presence of functional IEP goals. The conversation covers defining functional goals, examples of what functional IEP goals could be and the role functional goals can play in the transition process for students with disabilities. Th

041. Transition101: Coordinator of Community Service - Symphony of Support

Feb 05 2024 16 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) tackle another rung of the transition ladder. This week they discuss the role that families can expect a Coordinator of Community Service will play. They cover what happens at around age 18, discuss the "choice letter" and share out tips and tricks that can help families navigate the process of decision. Join the