Hello, I’m Judy
Special needs advocate supporting the future of young adults with disabilities.
Judy Saunders has over 25 years experience placing hundreds of individuals into competitive employment and assisting just as many families in accessing support and services. After years as a vocational director and founder of post-secondary programs, Judy is now providing strategies and resources to special needs young adults and their families.
Judy places a high value on health, wellness and physical awareness on the social and vocational successes of young adults with challenges.
Services Provided
Developing a course for the future with insight, experience and compassion.
Aging out?: What’s next for your young adult
Let’s talk about reasonable and appropriate opportunities as your child ages out.
Understanding post-secondary options
Career exploration: determine a path to take
Job acquisition: resume development, understanding employer expectations, interview skills
Vocational counseling: job retention with emphasis on social skills
Navigating the “system”: where to begin and what is available
Put your child on the right path towards securing eligibility and services.
Guiding you through the application process for government benefits
Pursuing special needs trusts, guardianship/least restrictive alternatives
Gain a better understanding of residential and housing supports
Dining Success: Strategies for reducing culinary stress
Diminishing sensory rigidity and defensive eating habits in the picky eater.
4-6 week program facilitating readiness to introduce alternative palates
Developing tools and strategies to reduce defensive eating habits using a multi-sensory approach
Promoting “healthy choices” for the Spectrum adolescent
My Approach
We’ll work side-by-side through the process, terms and forms.
Having worked with young adults and their families for over two decades, I understand the importance of a patient and empathetic approach to unraveling a daunting system. As part of my process I provide an intimate intake to ensure alignment. With a Social Worker on staff available for consultation and case conference, I am able to provide wholistic services for you and your child.
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Working together, you can expect transitional expertise provided by a professional dedicated to maximizing the lives of individuals with disabilities”