Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Explore the transition to adulthood from three different perspectives the transition of an individual from youth to adult, changes in relationships with family, caretakers and guardians and new relationships to their community, that develop as young adults continue their education, join the work force or engage in other activities that have meaning for them. And creating a successful transition plan, which considers and integrates different perspectives.
Objectives:
- To learn how individual youths understand these transitions and how to help them develop goals for adulthood that have meaning for them.
- To learn to help families make the shift from raising a child diagnosed with autism to supporting an adult who has greater autonomy and decision-making power.
- To learn skills and knowledge necessary to help young adults find the supports they need to make the transition to work, college, vocational training or other adult activities.
About the Speakers:
- Eric Pegnam is a Licensed Independent Social Worker . He co-created and directed Stepping Stones, The Walker School’s Program for children with significant social disabilities including Autism. He has presented at programs, agencies and conferences throughout Massachusetts, and provided consultation on individual students, classrooms, and programs to school districts. He has run social skills groups for children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, as well as children with a broad range of social and developmental delays.
Zoom Meeting registration is required by visiting https://bridgewell.org/event/young-adults-on-the-spectrum-goals-transitions-and-independence/or for more information contact kjanjar@bridgewell.org
