The Post Secondary Transition Podcast
A podcast focused on the ins and outs (and everything in between) of the secondary transition process for families of students with disabilities! Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) serve as supportive guides, leading families step-by-step up each rung of the transition ladder.
Also check out our parent website: https://www.postsecondarytransition.com
The Post Secondary Transition Podcast
049. Interview: Doug DeHaan & The Hussman Center (at Towson University)
This week, hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have the opportunity to speak with Doug DeHaan, Director of the Hussman Center at Towson University. Together, they discuss the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with autism. They talk about how the Hussman Center offers safe spaces and activities for autistic adults to socialize and build connections, while also acknowledging the significance of family involvement. Join the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
adults, autism, person first language, groups, transition, individuals, families, center, students, programs, participate, community, Towson University, support
Links:
TaLA Progam- Towson University (link)
Shepard Pratt (site)
Hussman Center (site)
College autism peer support program - Towson University (link)
College Autism network (site)
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Barrier Free (site)
Autism Society of MD (site)
PLEASE NOTE: We are sorry for the inconsistency in regards to the audio levels throughout the interview; we continue to find it one of the challenges of conducting interviews online. Rest assured, we'll keep working to mitigate sound issues to the greatest extent possible 😢
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
