Guardianship and Decision-Making Mini-Guide: Alternatives Before Guardianship, Ages 14 to 21

What changes at 18 and how to climb the decision making ladder before rushing guardianship.

Full Chapter 9 from The Transition Map as a stand alone 10 page mini guide:

• What changes at 18

• Start at the bottom of the decision making ladder

• Questions to help families choose

• Why not to get guardianship "just to be safe"

• When to start + checklist

Supports self determination and supported decision making conversations at IEP meetings. The chapter checklist pages are included as the family handout. Not legal advice; consult an attorney for court decisions.

Classroom/family copy OK. School Access / district purchase friendly.

Made by Jeremy D. Gooch, special education teacher and transition coordinator. Drafting and layout had AI assistance; every page was checked by me.