Helping Young Adults with Disabilities “Get Launched” . Helping Young Adults with Disabilities “Get Launched” . When the high school years have ended parents of kids with disabilities or other special needs generally have two conflicting reactions simultaneously. First there’s a huge sigh of relief, especially... Read More 08 Oct
Self-Determination: A Skill Set Worth Achieving Debora A. Davidson, PhD, OTR/L . Self-Determination: A Skill Set Worth Achieving Debora A. Davidson, PhD, OTR/L . Did you know that the cluster of attitudes and skills that fall under the umbrella of “self-determination” have been shown to be one of the strongest predictors of success... Read More 11 Aug
A Time of Transition . A Time of Transition . It’s amazing to realize that we celebrated Bright Futures’ fifth birthday this month! Five incredible years of working with our many wonderful clients, becoming a part of their transition... Read More 05 Jun
Achieving Escape Velocity . Achieving Escape Velocity . Last Saturday I read Carolyn Hax’s advice column in our local newspaper. (Yes, I am one of those die-hards who still reads the actual paper… it’s a beloved week-end... Read More 14 Jan
I Need to Vent . I Need to Vent . My family is going though a hard time right now. Don’t worry—we are not in crisis or immediate danger, but we are dealing with the fallout of what happens... Read More 06 Dec
Changing Lives One Activity at a Time . Changing Lives One Activity at a Time . Did you know that you are a work in progress? The newest research in human brain function shows that our brain chemistry, cells and anatomy are continuously reshaping to... Read More 16 Oct
Feeling Needed . Feeling Needed . Last Friday as I reflected on my work-week, I realized, “I feel needed, and that is terrific!” Right now I am helping several clients as they locate, apply to,... Read More 26 Sep
Spice Things Up with Adventures . Spice Things Up with Adventures . The other day I learned that a dear friend in Texas had just completed her first sky dive. She sent out a post-jump photo and I could see the... Read More 11 Aug
