First jobs are hard, and as a young adult with Fragile X syndrome it may be nearly impossible without a little help from parents and others in their lives to help them recognize their own strengths.
Getting a new job is exciting, but young adults with Fragile X syndrome need to also understand what's expected of them at a workplace. Help them prepare by first understanding these eight guidelines.
Helping your young adult transition out of school and into a new job can be overwhelming, we have some tips and resources to make it a little easier for both of you.
Helpful tips and insight into various housing options, sources of funding, and points to consider before your young adult's big move.
One of the most common questions related to Fragile X is what limitations does a person with Fragile x syndrome have? Meet Allison Cohen, Michael Cohen, Doug Cooper, Aaron Heisel, Samantha Rhodes, Joshua Rocker, Jodi Selinger, Spencer Shelton, and Cassie Stringer.
Parents and other caregivers must consider many factors as young people with Fragile X syndrome approach the transition from high school to adulthood. Here we present eight tips based on research from Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver.
Suggestions from DevelopmentalFX on how to make transitions into the workplace during the high school years more valuable and comfortable for everybody.
Your child must learn to depend on someone other than you. It's an emotional time, but their independence is what you've been working toward all these years.
Some families may not want their child to live in a home/facility that is offered by the local disability organization.
As your child grows into a young adult, you may consider independent or semi-independent living settings. There are a variety of living settings across the United States for people with developmental disabilities.
Dr. Yankowitz discusses the adult transitions you want to start planning well before your child ages out of services.
It was late summer and Ian was 18 years old and he was getting ready to start the transition program at his high school, a program for students 18-21 years old after they graduate from high school. I had to figure out how to make this work.
