**PARENT TO PARENT ON AUTISM LIVE: GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP — WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW**
What happens when your autistic child turns 18? Does your family need to consider guardianship or conservatorship? What alternatives are available, and how can you protect your young adult while preserving their independence and right to make choices?
Join us on **Autism Live** for an important Parent to Parent conversation about navigating the transition to adulthood. We'll explore the basics of guardianship and conservatorship, supported decision-making, powers of attorney, financial planning options, and the questions every family should ask before making these important decisions.
Laws vary by state and country, but every family deserves access to information that helps them plan for the future with confidence.
Knowledge is power. Planning starts with a conversation!
0:00 Welcome to Autism Live
4:12 How to Watch and Listen
7:19 All Ghouls Gala
12:27 Understanding Conservatorship
14:19 What Happens at Age 18
15:39 Safety and Conservatorship
20:04 Guardianship vs. Conservatorship
21:47 When to Start Planning
24:09 Preparing for Adulthood
28:08 Rights and Decision-Making
32:59 Balancing Safety and Independence
35:35 Listening to Your Adult Child
41:25 Alternatives to Conservatorship
47:47 Building a Long-Term Safety Net
53:46 Conservatorship Resources
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