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[Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/advocating-for-disability-rights) [![A happy family holds hands andwalksk together toward the camera](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/131.jpg)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tips-writing-person-centered-plan) [Person-Centered Planning](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/person-centered-planning), [Self-Determination Program (SDP)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-determination-program-sdp) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - April 30, 2026 ### [3 Tips for Writing a Person-Centered Plan that Works for You](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tips-writing-person-centered-plan) In a system as complex as the Self-Determination Program(SDP) in California, the person-centered plan (PCP) might seem... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tips-writing-person-centered-plan) [![A woman, eyes closed, lies on a couch and listens to music on her headphones](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/130.jpg)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/sensory-influence-decision-making) [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness), [Neurodiversity & Disability Education](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity-disability-education) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - April 28, 2026 ### [How Sensory Needs Influence Decision-Making](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/sensory-influence-decision-making) Many symptoms of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are not obvious from the outside looking in. One... 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Let’s Talk About What Accessibility Really Means](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/global-accessibility-awareness-day) It’s hard to believe that the word “accessibility,” at least in the context of helping people with disabilities, wasn’t... 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[Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/navigating-special-needs-education) [![A child with Down syndrome sitting in front of a laptop and smiling.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/116.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/mosaic-down-syndrome) [Neurodiversity & Disability Education](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity-disability-education) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - March 10, 2026 ### [Mosaic Down Syndrome: What It Is, How It Differs, and What Support Can Look Like](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/mosaic-down-syndrome) When families receive a Down syndrome diagnosis, they may hear terms like trisomy 21 and feel unsure what they mean.... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/mosaic-down-syndrome) [![Two parents lifting their disabled child over their heads as he smiles.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/115.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/emotional-impact-special-needs-parenting) [Relationships](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/relationships), [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - March 5, 2026 ### [The Emotional Impact of Special Needs Parenting​, and How Couples Can Find Support](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/emotional-impact-special-needs-parenting) Parenting is demanding under any circumstances. But special needs parenting often adds layers of complexity that many... 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Tornadoes, flash floods,... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/emergency-preparedness-plan) [![A person with a disability and a support staff member smiling and high-fiving.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/110.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/handle-staff-turnover) [Relationships](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/relationships), [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - February 12, 2026 ### [When Supports Change: How to Handle Staff Turnover Without Losing Stability](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/handle-staff-turnover) No matter how frequent, changes in support staff are a reality for many people who rely on disability support workers.... 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From... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/sdp-autistic-students) [![Two women wearing aprons at a table working with clay.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/autism%20special%20interests.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/understanding-autistic-special-interests-what-they-are-why-they-matter) [Neurodiversity & Disability Education](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity-disability-education) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - October 7, 2025 ### [Understanding Autistic Special Interests: What They Are & Why They Matter](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/understanding-autistic-special-interests-what-they-are-why-they-matter) For many autistic people, “special interests” are more than just hobbies. They’re an important part of identity and... 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It’s... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/writing-a-person-centered-plan-telling-your-childs-story-with-purpose) [![A young autistic woman sits on a wooden bench in a park and smiles.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/SDP%20updating%20the%20PCP.jpg)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/updating-the-pcp-with-vision) [Person-Centered Planning](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/person-centered-planning), [Self-Determination Program (SDP)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-determination-program-sdp) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - September 2, 2025 ### [When Your Child Grows, So Should Their Plan: Updating the PCP with Vision](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/updating-the-pcp-with-vision) The Self-Determination Program (SDP) has opened up a lot of avenues for Californians with IDDs (intellectual or... 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That’s why... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/pros-cons-sdp-independent-facilitator) [![Two adults sitting at a table and smiling while going over financial documents.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/69.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/sdp-spending-plan) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - August 12, 2025 ### [Building Your SDP Spending Plan: What Details Should You Include?](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/sdp-spending-plan) If you're participating in California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP), you’ve probably heard a lot about the... 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They help us to know... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/neuronavs-redefined-team-values) [![Silhouette of a person with a ponytail in front of a sunset raising their fists](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/What%20Does%20Self-Advocacy%20Mean%20for%20You%3F.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/what-does-self-advocacy-mean-for-you) [Self-Advocacy](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-advocacy), [Neurodiversity](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - January 2, 2025 ### [What Does Self-Advocacy Mean for You?](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/what-does-self-advocacy-mean-for-you) There’s only one person on this planet who knows you better than anyone else: you. You are the center of your support... 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Having the freedom to pursue activities that bring us joy is... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/self-determination-activities-adults-intellectual-disabilities) [![Two women holding flowers, looking at each other and smiling.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/19.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/communication-resources-autistic-adults) [Independent Living](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living), [Self-Advocacy](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-advocacy), [Neurodiversity](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - December 19, 2024 ### [Communication Resources for Autistic Adults](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/communication-resources-autistic-adults) Communication is something that many autistic people struggle with. The neurotypical world has a very narrow... 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[Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/housing-voucher-from-hud) [![A woman shows a photo to another woman on a camera. Featured image for Top 9 Gifts for Autistic Adults](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/HUD%20housing%20voucher.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/gifts-for-autistic-adults) [Relationships](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/relationships), [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness), [Neurodiversity](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - December 3, 2024 ### [Gifts for Autistic Adults](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/gifts-for-autistic-adults) Thoughtful presents are a great way to show we care. Still, picking out the perfect gift for our loved ones isn’t easy!... 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