Supported Decision Making: A Rights Based Approach to Transition Planning
Last Updated 02/2026
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What you'll learn
Define Supported Decision-Making and its role as an alternative to guardianship
Explain how self-determination skills support Supported Decision-Making
Identify how families and trusted supporters can facilitate decision-making
Skills covered in this course
Description
Participants will learn about Supported Decision-Making, a recognized alternative to guardianship, and its role in promoting independence and self-determination during the school-to-adult transition. The session will translate Supported Decision-Making into practical, everyday applications, including how to implement it in educational planning and family decision-making. Attendees will leave with strategies to help young adults build the skills needed to make meaningful choices about their future.
Author
For more than 55 years, Ivymount has created nationally recognized programs and partnerships for people with autism and special needs as well as their families. The goal in all our programs is to help children, students, and young adults achieve their highest level of development and independence. In addition to creating our own education and outreach programs, Ivymount forms partnerships with other organizations and researchers, often functioning as a training site, to ensure that our innovative and intensive approach is widely disseminated and influences the larger field of special education and support services.
Visit www.ivymountoutreach.org for more information
Supported Decision Making: A Rights Based Approach to Transition Planning
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This course is designed for employees and supervisors who need to complete Supported Decision Making: A Rights Based Approach to Transition Planning training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
No. This course is not included with the Prime Subscription and must be purchased separately.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
