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The Post Secondary Transition Conversation

We talk about 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

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The Post Secondary Transition Conversation

096. Parent Interview: Jane Plapinger - Transition is a Million Pieces_Full Discussion

February 23, 2026 • Meghan Smallwood; Patrick Cadigan • Season 4 • Episode 96

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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) revisit a Season 2 parent interview with Jane Plapinger, improving the audio and combining the two parts into one conversation. Jane shares her experiences supporting her son David, who has autism, as he transitions into adulthood. The conversation covers helpful resources, challenges the family faced, and the small victories along the way. Jane also reflects on what she wishes she had known earlier, the importance of flexibility, and how David is building his adult life. Join the conversation (again)!

Episode Keywords:
agency, residential staff, families, experience, working, information, admissions, school, transportation, provider, program, housemates, agencies, transition, residential, process, parents, behavioral challenges, services, guardianship

Links:
Adult Agency Snapshot (page)
Supplemental Security Income (page)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Parents Place of Maryland (site)
Kennedy Krieger Institute (site)

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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.