SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017 · 9 ADAPTING & ADJUSTING A big part of Joe Ortman’s success has been his ability to self-advocate, according to his mother, Dori. He understands that he needs to tell people what he wants or needs. That’s not always the case with those on the autism spectrum. of their Office of Vocational Rehabil-itation (OVR) budget on transition. Furthermore, Pennsylvania Act 26 went above and beyond the federal law to emphasize paid work experi-ence for students with disabilities. “Because what we know about unemployment is that kids with disabilities who work before high school ends are 2.5 times more likely to work after high school,” Hartley said. Hartley’s advice to parents is to make sure the school is connected with OVR by the time the student is 14 and the family begins learning about what resources are available. For students with an individual-ized education program or 504 plan, parents can meet with educators to see if there are additional opportu-nities for children to begin building additional skills. “When you’re planning your IEP, begin with the end in mind,” she said. “What does my son or daugh-ter want this to look like and how can we help them achieve that goal so that the IEP goals are goals for life. Looking at what that individual wants or needs and helping to direct their thinking and being supported in the things they’re interested in and building skill sets is one part of it.” Preparing to transition to adult-hood and independence doesn’t have to start at 14, Hartley said. It can start with chores from the time the child is very little. It might be brushing the dog or taking out the trash or emptying and loading the dishwasher. “As you build those skills, you’re going to need as an adult and take ownership of having completed those things and being successful, over time that becomes normal,” she said. “Ultimately, what I always say is some kids can do all of it, some kids can do most of it, some kids can do some of it and some will need accommodation and support, but keep working on it and build skills over time. You may just need a longer runway for your takeoff.” adno=3X2-625-FIL-1 The First Licensed Site of Cleveland Clinic Children’s The First Licensed Site of Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism HighlandsHospital Center for Autism in the United Regional States Center Highlands Hospital Regional Center for Autism (HHRCA) services in affiliationwith Cleveland Clinic Children’s Our licensed private school is modeled after Cleveland School. HHRCA provides families and children in Southwest Highlands Hospital Regional Center for Autism Highlands Hospital Regional Center for Autism (HHRCA) is honored to offer autism services in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital’s Center for Autism. Our licensed private school is modeled after Cleveland Clinic’s esteemed Lerner School. HHRCA provided families and children in Southwestern Pennsylvania with state-of-the-art educational and behavioral treatment. The program model to which we adhere has shown sterling documented positives outcomes in educational, medical and behavioral programming. Intensive treatment through the exclusive use of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) offers our students the highest possibility for sueccess. state-of-the-art educational and behavioral treatment. we adhere has shown sterling documented positive and behavioral programming. Intensive treatment Behavioral Analysis (ABA) offers our students the highest in educational, medical, the exclusive use of Applied 401 EastMurphy Avenue | Connellsville, PA 15425 | Phone: 724-628-1500 | highlandshospi NowAccepting Enrollment Applications! Call (724) 401 EastMurphy Avenue | Connellsville, PA 15425 | Phone: 724-628-1500 | highlandshospital.org NowAccepting Enrollment Applications! Call (724) 603-3360 adno=6463572 COMBINING NATURAL & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE QUEST forBBEESSTT f ffor the 22001166 NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING • DELIVERY PREMIER RESEARCH LABS "Nutrition that Really Works" Premier Research Labs offers health care professionals a full line of nutritional, body care and lifestyle products that work synergistically to help their patients achieve and maintain great health. James Beatty - Pharmacist 501 Harrison Avenue, Jeannette • Phone: 724.523.3550 adno=6462628
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