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What is Person-Centered Planning?

Person-centered planning (PCP) is an approach designed to allow people to access support tailored to their needs. When used as a tool for building confidence and personal autonomy, it can have life-altering effects.

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Understanding Autism in Adult Women: Unique Challenges & Considerations

Navigating the intersection of disability and diversity means understanding how different conditions and disorders...

Autism and Emotions: How They Impact Each Other

With autism and emotions, the line between little feelings and big feelings can often blur. For an autistic person,...

A Beginner's Guide to Neuro-Affirming Language

Whether we realize it or not, the words we use matter. The use of neuro-affirming language can turn feelings of...

Can SDP Cover a Service Dog or Service Animal?

The California Self-Determination Program (SDP) aims to provide individuals with disabilities more freedom and...

How OCD and Autism Overlap: Understanding the Symptoms

When you hear “OCD” and “autism,” you might picture two very different things. But if you or someone you care about has...

4 Things SDP Can Pay For: Ideas for the Deaf Plus Community

When it comes to navigating the world with a disability, services and supports are never one-size-fits-all. Hard of...

7 Questions to Ask a Potential SDP Independent Facilitator

Through California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP), individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Exploring the Link Between Hypermobility and Autism

Have you ever wondered why so many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience joint pain,...

Why Do Autistic People Struggle with Eye Contact?

Often, we see eye contact as a sign of attentiveness and confidence. It’s deeply rooted in human connection as a way to...

Challenges with Interoception and Autism: Why They Go Hand-in-Hand

How do you know when you’re hungry? It could be a rumbling in your stomach, an empty feeling in your gut, or a cranky...
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