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Self-Determination Program (SDP)

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Self-Determination Program (SDP), Neurodiversity & Disability Education, Independent Living & Life Skills

5 Ways California's Self-Determination Program Can Help Autistic Teens

The California Self-Determination Program (SDP) is a unique opportunity for autistic teens to take more control over...
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Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP)

A Glossary of Self-Determination Program Terms & Definitions

Starting out in California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) can feel overwhelming. There are many new words,...
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Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Writing a Person-Centered Plan: Telling Your Child’s Story with Purpose

In the Self-Determination Program (SDP), your person-centered plan (PCP) is more than another piece of paperwork. It’s...
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Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP)

When Your Child Grows, So Should Their Plan: 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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Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living

The Pros and Cons of Working with an SDP Independent Facilitator (vs. Becoming One Yourself)

Navigating California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) can be incredibly rewarding, but also overwhelming. That’s why...
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Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living, Self-Advocacy

Transitioning into Adulthood With Autism: 5 Independent Living Skills to Practice

Independent living skills describe a wide range of skills that people use to care for themselves on a day-to-day basis....
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Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP), Self-Advocacy

Person-Centered Planning: How to Start Drafting a PCP

We all want the freedom to make important choices about our lives. Unfortunately, the opinions, dreams, and aspirations...
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A woman and her case manager sit together at a table and review program plans over a laptop
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Self-Advocacy, Representation

Case Manager May Webinar: 4 Common Myths About SDP

There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP). Independent facilitators (IFs)...
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Person-Centered Planning, Relationships, Self-Determination Program (SDP), Self-Advocacy

Top Pieces of Advice for Starting SDP: Insights from Real Families

Reading all the information you can find about the California (CA) Self-Determination Program (SDP) can do wonders to...
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Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living

Can My SDP Budget Cover a Phone Plan?

Cell phones are scarcely considered a luxury these days; for many people, smartphones are a necessity. You might even...
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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.