Episode 6: Autism & Aging Out with Melissa Collins-Porter

On today's episode I am chatting with my dear friend, Melissa Collins-Porter, we discuss a timeline leading up to her son's autism diagnosis, her goals for his transition into adulthood, the impact autism has on siblings and a family as a whole. Plus, I am excited to chat about her upcoming documentary film: Aging Out

It's a film about what happens when autistic kids grow up. Premiering November 22, 2019. Check website for info and movie trailer https://www.agingoutmovie.com/

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We also chat about the Lanterman Act. The film will also cover the history of the Lanterman Act, which is a law unique to California that has provided services to adults with developmental disabilities since 1969 - a time when no one could have predicted the current explosion in autism diagnoses. For more information: https://www.dds.ca.gov/ConsumerCorner/LantermanActGuide.cfm

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