Planning For The Future

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on a new book called "Planning For The Future". We might not be ready to address this issue, but it is something that we all as parents must investigate. FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Autism - Critical New ResourceThe single most important concern in the mind of any parent who has a childwith autism, regardless of the age of the child, is what will happen to thechild after the parent has died. We are pleased to announce publication ofthe completely revised and greatly expanded fifth edition of our book,Planning For The Future, which discusses in an easy to understand way allthe steps that parents should take to assure a secure and happy life fortheir child. The book has been described as "essential reading" by Wald, a school social worker for twenty- five years who has focused her workon children with autism. Ms. Wald is a member of the Professional AdvisoryCommittee of the Autism Society of Illinois and a frequent presenter onfamily support issues on the local, state, and national level. We hope you will pass on this vital information to your members. Theintroduction and table of contents can be read for free on our web site,www.specialneedslegalplanning.com<http://www.specialneedslegalplanning.com/> . The book can be ordered atour web site or by calling 1-800-247-6553 (credit card only).Critical issues discussed in the book include:. What residential options are available for your child? What educational,employment, and social programs are available?. Who will look after your child's interests after you are gone? What arethe benefits and detriments to legal guardianship? What are thealternatives? How can you communicate vital information about your child tofuture caregivers? . What types of government benefits are potentially available? How do youassure eligibility and maximize benefits? How can you leave assets for yourchild without imperiling eligibility for government benefits?. How can you protect yourself and your child against dissipation of yourestate in the event that you require nursing home care in the future?. How much must you leave for your child to protect his or her future? Howdo you reduce the cost of administering your estate? What can you do aboutestate tax? What income tax benefits are available to families who have achild with autism?. And much much more. Attorney/author L. Mark has a brother with a disability and hasconcentrated his law practice for more than fifteen years on estate planningfor families who have a child with a disability. Attorney/author Arnold E.Grant is a partner in a major national law firm and is a former adjunctprofessor of law at Chicago-Kent College of Law. The book is over 650 pages long and answers every question the authors havebeen asked over their collective thirty-plus years of experience in advisingfamilies who have a son or daughter with a disability. This newly revisedand greatly expanded reference guide belongs on the bookshelves of everyonewho cares about the future well-being of a person with autism. Autism - Critical New ResourceThe single most important concern in the mind of any parent who has a childwith autism, regardless of the age of the child, is what will happen to thechild after the parent has died. We are pleased to announce publication ofthe completely revised and greatly expanded fifth edition of our book,Planning For The Future, which discusses in an easy to understand way allthe steps that parents should take to assure a secure and happy life fortheir child. The book has been described as "essential reading" by Wald, a school social worker for twenty- five years who has focused her workon children with autism. Ms. Wald is a member of the Professional AdvisoryCommittee of the Autism Society of Illinois and a frequent presenter onfamily support issues on the local, state, and national level. We hope you will pass on this vital information to your members. Theintroduction and table of contents can be read for free on our web site,www.specialneedslegalplanning.com<http://www.specialneedslegalplanning.com/> . The book can be ordered atour web site or by calling 1-800-247-6553 (credit card only).Critical issues discussed in the book include:. What residential options are available for your child? What educational,employment, and social programs are available?. Who will look after your child's interests after you are gone? What arethe benefits and detriments to legal guardianship? What are thealternatives? How can you communicate vital information about your child tofuture caregivers? . What types of government benefits are potentially available? How do youassure eligibility and maximize benefits? How can you leave assets for yourchild without imperiling eligibility for government benefits?. How can you protect yourself and your child against dissipation of yourestate in the event that you require nursing home care in the future?. How much must you leave for your child to protect his or her future? Howdo you reduce the cost of administering your estate? What can you do aboutestate tax? What income tax benefits are available to families who have achild with autism?. And much much more. Attorney/author L. Mark has a brother with a disability and hasconcentrated his law practice for more than fifteen years on estate planningfor families who have a child with a disability. Attorney/author Arnold E.Grant is a partner in a major national law firm and is a former adjunctprofessor of law at Chicago-Kent College of Law. The book is over 650 pages long and answers every question the authors havebeen asked over their collective thirty-plus years of experience in advisingfamilies who have a son or daughter with a disability. This newly revisedand greatly expanded reference guide belongs on the bookshelves of everyonewho cares about the future well-being of a person with autism.

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I am interested also .  Micah is only 12 but 15 is coming fast ! 

Thanks.

 

Loree

Re: Planning for the future

  Hi Ann/,

I would highly recommend Person Centered Planning for every single one of our

kiddos! And not just because I'm a professional Person Centered Planner This

process has helped us to plan for my son, Jimmy's, future. He will be 21 in May

- we started PCP when he turned 15. It has helped us to focus on obtaining

meaningful work and living skill experiences that will enable him to lead an

individualized, self-determined life as an adult. The process helps to keep

everyone on the same page in all areas of his life plan.

- I am in New York state, too. We have a funding stream here in NYS called

" Consolidated Supports and Services " that supports Person Centered Planning and

setting up individualized supports. Where in New York are you? I'd be happy to

provide more information....

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Hi ,

That sounds amazing! I am very interested and I live in Brooklyn. I

think AHRC has something similar to that but they said the family needs to be

very involved. This June I am retiring from teaching and thought I would be

more available to get an individualized program for so I could be

more involved.

But, I would love some info now and any contacts you might have for anyone

in the city.

Thanks!

In a message dated 11/27/2011 11:20:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

K@... writes:

Hi Ann/,

I would highly recommend Person Centered Planning for every single one of

our kiddos! And not just because I'm a professional Person Centered Planner

This process has helped us to plan for my son, Jimmy's, future. He will

be 21 in May - we started PCP when he turned 15. It has helped us to focus

on obtaining meaningful work and living skill experiences that will enable

him to lead an individualized, self-determined life as an adult. The

process helps to keep everyone on the same page in all areas of his life plan.

- I am in New York state, too. We have a funding stream here in NYS

called " Consolidated Supports and Services " that supports Person Centered

Planning and setting up individualized supports. Where in New York are you?

I'd be happy to provide more information....

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