12 Mar Jeremy, 17, and Alex, 16, are brothers. Alex has Cerebral Palsy and uses either a wheelchair or walker and has unclear speech whereas Jeremy is typically functioning. Both attend
- Jeremy, 17, and Alex, 16, are brothers. Alex has Cerebral Palsy and uses either a wheelchair or walker and has unclear speech whereas Jeremy is typically functioning. Both attend high school, although Jeremy will be finishing in the next year and is currently exploring options for his next step. Jeremy has a part-time job at the local grocery store and is saving up to move out of the house soon. Alex and his parents are undecided how long he will stay in high school before graduating (he can stay until he is 22). Alex often expresses that he wants to get a job like Jeremy, however, he is not currently employed.
Reflect on the high school transition planning experiences of Jeremy and Alex.
- What aspects of high school life are the same for Jeremy and Alex?
- What aspects of high school life are different for Jeremy and Alex?
- How does future planning look different for Jeremy and Alex?
- What factors do you think influence the next steps for Alex that might not influence Jeremy? Explain your answer.
