I was in special education for emotional disability.
Now I've left high school, I was wondering what happens next.
Does the help stop for good now?
I hope it doesn't as I'm going to college next month and fear I
will not be able to cope.
Does support carry on, or do I have to go without?
Answers:
If you were in special education for an emotional disability then you should have a transition plan that is made when you had an Individualized Education Plan for special education services. Go to the guidance counselor or special education teacher at your high school and ask them about this. No, help does not stop. A transition plan will ensure you are able to continue your education as well as receive services such as transportion and job placement. You may also want to go to your local social service office for more help. There are several agencies in every area that have help for disorders and disabilities. Never give up! Talk to an advisor at your local community college also... BUT defintely check into your transition plan. -- it is law that you have one! check out the links below and look up the law for your state.
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/_ar...
http://www.pluk.org/pubs/training/transi...
If you were already in special ed.,the school should have started working with your parents on your transition at age 16.Were your parents given a 688 referral form to sign? Once that form is signed, the appropriate government agencies should have been asked to a meeting at your school to start planning for your future.You may still qualify for help but I'm sure it will be harder to get then it would have been when you were still in school.If the school did drop the ball on transition planning,you may have more of a case for getting help now.
First of all, congratulate yourself for getting into college. See what supports your own friends and classmates can provide you. You don't have to go on without it, but keep in mind that eventually you will want to look for natural supports (clubs, friends, professors, sports, etc) to help you through this major transition. For the initial transition however, supports should have come from your high school counselors and teachers and forthcoming college advisers.
Support can continue depending on what your parents accepted, and/or your age. Assuming that you are 18 or 19, you can still receive supports. Even without the federal funded supports that you have be receiving, keep in mind that there are many organizations out there that will provide you services. Easter Seals is one national organization that comes to mind. There are also countless of other local organizations in your communities.
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