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Planning for Change

Everyone has dreams about how to make their lives better and easier.

Some parents look forward to the day when their children will grow up, create a life of their own, and move out. For parents of children with autism and related disabilities, this dream is not an assumed reality.

There can be discouraging obstacles for families discrimination, inadequate programs and waiting lists.

Yet, there is hope.

By developing a plan focusing on a vision, opportunities, and capacities, people with autism and their families can reach their goals. This can be a difficult, yet rewarding process.

The Rowlands wanted help with developing a plan for their 25 year old daughter Ann who has autism. They had the dream for Ann to be more independent and live outside of their home, so they turned to CARD-USF for assistance.

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