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Two people sitting at a table with a laptop and phone calculating bills
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living

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 Program (SDP), Independent Living

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 Program (SDP), Independent Living

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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An adult in a wheelchair wearing headphones and typing on a desktop computer
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Wellness, Independent Living

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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Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Neurodiversity

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
Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Neurodiversity

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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A person sits in their wheelchair on an outdoor paved walking track
Independent Living, Self-Advocacy

Breaking Down Advanced Healthcare Directives in California

Planning for and pondering your mortality is not the most pleasant activity. However, the day when your estate planning...
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Wellness, Independent Living, Neurodiversity

What Does Overstimulation Feel Like? A Look at the Facts Behind the Feelings

Flashing lights, loud music, tight, itchy clothes—these are all sensory triggers that can make us feel, at the very...
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Adult sitting on a couch smiling and holding a game console controller
Wellness, Independent Living, Neurodiversity

8 Video Games That are Good for Autistic Adults

Video games are about more than killing time. They’re a source of sensory stimulation, relaxation, and social...
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An adult with food aversions pushing away a bowl
Wellness, Independent Living, Neurodiversity

Understanding Autism and Food Aversions

Autism and food aversions often go hand in hand. There are many reasons why someone might refuse food, especially if...
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