Guardianship & Decision-Making Mini-Guide for Age 18
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Guardianship & Decision-Making Mini-Guide
What changes at 18, and how to climb the decision-making ladder before rushing guardianship. A stand-alone chapter from The Transition Map by Jeremy D. Gooch, written for real IEP conversations.
What's Inside
What changes at age 18
Start at the bottom of the decision-making ladder
Questions to help families choose
Why not to get guardianship “just to be safe”
When to start, plus a family checklist
Who It's For
IEP teams and families having self-determination and supported decision-making conversations around the age of majority.
Grades & Format
Middle School, High School, and Adult Education. Single PDF, 10 pages. Supports calm, practical planning. Not legal advice—consult an attorney for court decisions in your state.
How to Use It
Bring it to the IEP meeting a year before the age of majority, when families start asking what happens at 18. Read the ladder together and let the student weigh in on how much help they want. The questions page gives everyone a calm place to start, so the decision doesn't get made out of fear the night before a birthday.
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