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Welcome Parents!This Web course is designed to assist you, in supporting your child as they prepare for college. The high school years can be used to prepare for the changes to come. By helping your child learn about his or her disability and what needs to be done to get ready for college, you will increase the likelihood of a successful transition.Your role will change as your child gets older. A fair amount of parental prodding may be needed initially. As skills are learned, your role changes to one of mentoring. Mentoring needs to be based on trust and respect. It can be a challenge to be supportive while allowing your son or daughter to make his or her own decisions. When youth reach the age of 18, legally they have responsibility for themselves. In order to be ready for this responsibility, students with disabilities may have work to do. Students may choose to involve their parents or others in their life decisions. Your role is one that evolves from doing for your child, to prodding, and finally encouraging. Generally, colleges expect to work directly with students and will allow parental involvement only with the student's permission. Therefore, young adults going through this transition must be prepared to ask the right questions, discuss their needs, and find solutions to problems that arise. The Post-ITT Guidance Activities and Web site are designed to teach these essential skills during the high school years. These resources are designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
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