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About Brightstone Transitions - Gainesville
Brightstone is an individualized, young adult transitional program, located in Gainesville, Ga, which is an hour north east of Atlanta nestled in the beautiful, North Georgia mountains. We are not a campus or facility, but rather a community integrated, coaching and mentoring model serving neurodiverse young men and women ages 18 to 30. Our clients typically
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446 Green Street, GA, 30501
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do not go here i was a client and had left the program and had left some things behind and they had allowed me to do that. and then i go back a couple weeks later to get and find out they had sold off all of my belongings witch had a lot of very important items and all my clothes and also they had let the other clients look through my belongings and take whatever they wanted for themselves to keep and they had never contacted me about it or gave me a warning about any of that they just did it and i found out once i drove 14 hours to come pick it up horrible place please do not ever go here
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The simple answer is: whenever you’re ready. You are your child’s greatest advocate and protector. It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers, or aren’t able to perfectly explain everything. You can still educate those around you about your child’s autism when you have the energy to do so. Check out our complete guide for examples and tips.
Teach and practice calming strategies with your child. Helping your child learn how to manage their emotions and reactions is very important. Teach your child different ways they can calm down and relax, such as:
- Deep breathing, counting to 10, using sensory toys (like squishy balls or putty), going for a walk, listening to music
- Build "relaxation time" into their normal routines and schedules
- Practice these when your child is happy and calm so that later, when they’re highly stressed, they can access these skills
For more expert tips, check out our meltdowns guide.
If you’re not sure where to start, this article lists 6 types of housing to be on the lookout for. Your child’s school and other parents are great resources to find out about potential options. Local groups, like your area’s Arc chapter, autism society, or special needs groups on social media, are good places to find resources as well. For additional help, consider working with a social worker and/or case manager.
If your child does not qualify, you can ask your school to evaluate your child for a 504 plan. This article provides more information about the differences between IEPs and 504s.
This happens. The results of the school’s evaluation may be different than your child’s medical diagnosis. It’s also important to remember that school is NOT the final say on your child’s potential. They may offer very little support to your child, underestimate their abilities, or disagree with you on what support your child needs. You will probably need to advocate for the services and support you believe your child needs.