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Self-Determination Program (SDP)

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Self-Determination Program (SDP), Wellness, Independent Living & Life Skills

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...
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Self-Determination Program (SDP), Wellness, Independent Living & Life Skills

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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Self-Determination Program (SDP), Self-Advocacy, Neurodiversity & Disability Education

7 Ways the Self-Determination Program Can Support Autistic College Students

Starting college is an exciting milestone—but it can also bring unique challenges for autistic students. From...
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Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP)

How IFs Write a Person-Centered Plan That Reflects Your Potential

When families first hear about California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP), it can feel overwhelming. The program...
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Self-Determination Program (SDP), Neurodiversity & Disability Education

SDP Success: Families Talk About Working With Independent Facilitators

NeuroNav is proud to have a strong library of blog content explaining California’s 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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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.