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Self-Determination, Autism

Understanding Autistic Shutdown in Adults

People react to feeling overwhelmed in many different ways. Lack of sleep, loud environments, and stressful situations...
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Self-Determination, Workplace Inclusion

Chase Your Career Dreams: Resources for Learning Graphic Design (for Autistic Adults)

Starting a new skill is always intimidating. For example, graphic design—which has so many theories, foundations, and...
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Self-Determination, CA Disability Rights, Financial Services

Understanding SDP FMS Models: Bill Payer Model

Financial management services (FMS) are an essential aspect of the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The bill payer FMS...
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A smiling person with a disability sitting at a café table with a coffee and a notepad
Self-Determination, California Regional Center, Financial Services

Understanding SDP FMS Models: Sole Employer Model

Financial management services (FMS) are an important aspect of the Self-Determination Program. Every participant must...
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An adult with a disability handing a yellow envelope across a desk
Self-Determination, California Regional Center, Financial Services

Understanding SDP FMS Models: Co-Employer Model

Financial management services (FMS) are essential to the Self-Determination Program process. Depending on how you plan...
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Self-Determination, Sensory processing disorder, Autism

5 Things You Didn't Know the State of California Will Pay for: A Guide for Autistic Adults

We all want to lead fulfilling, independent, self-determined lives. Some autistic adults need unique, specialized...
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Autism awareness month 2025
CA Disability Rights, Autism, Disability Pride, Disability Pride Month

How to Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month 2025

We all want to lead fulfilling, independent, self-determined lives. Some autistic adults need unique, specialized...
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Andrea Bonner, a NeuroNav independent facilitator.
Self-Determination, California Regional Center, independent facilitator

Tips from an Expert Independent Facilitator: Andrea Bonner

Andrea Bonner is a service navigator and independent facilitator with NeuroNav. What led her to this line of work was...
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Self-Determination, Neurodiversity, Autism

Spellers for Autism: Unlocking New Ways to Communicate

Communication comes in many forms. Unfortunately, in a world that revolves around spoken and written words, other types...
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A person wearing headphones and playing video games on a colorful desktop PC
Self-Determination, Neurodiversity, Autism

25 Neat Resources for Learning Video Game Design (for Autistic Adults)

Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world. There are lots of video games that are...
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At NeuroNav, we aim to empower our clients to grow and flourish with solutions that make sense for them. We are here to help you through each step of California’s Self Determination Program and to support you as you pursue your goals.