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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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How to Overcome Executive Dysfunction: Tips for Neurodivergent Adults

If you’ve ever stared at your to-do list for hours, unable to start—or found yourself paralyzed by even the smallest...

What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? How it Can Affect Autistic & Neurodivergent Adults

Everyone feels hurt when they’re rejected or criticized, but for some people, that emotional pain can feel almost...

What Are Autism "T-Rex Hands?" What It Means & Why It Matters

If you’ve spent time in autism-related spaces online, you may have seen people refer to “T-Rex hands” or “dinosaur...

Getting Creative With SDP Service Codes: Tips from NeuroNav

California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) heralded a new era in caring and providing services for individuals with...

How IPP Goals Enable Creativity in the Self-Determination Program (SDP)

The Self-Determination Program (SDP) in California was created, in large part, to allow regional center customers to...

Autism and Sleep Disorders: Unpacking the Connection & Tips for Better Sleep

For many autistic adults, a restful night of sleep can feel stubbornly out of reach. Sleep struggles are common in the...

21 Communication Resources for Autistic Adults & Their Families

Communication looks different for everyone, and for autistic adults, having the right tools, methods, and supports can...

Achieving Independent Living for Adults with IDDs: How SDP Services Can Help

For many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), independent living represents an important and...

Autism and Periods: PMDD, Mood Swings & More

Menstruation can be challenging for anyone, but for autistic people, periods often bring an extra layer of complexity....
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