Breakout Session

Guardianship ... A Journey Not Needed

10-10:50 a.m. BEST 130

Presented by: Stephanie Coleman, Autism Family Educator, University of Kansas Medical Center Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities (LEND)

Mother and son duo, Stephanie and Matthew Coleman, will share their personal story of how Stephanie sought guardianship of Matthew after being encouraged by the school, then had it removed 10 years later as she learned more about Supported Decision Making and how they have always used this form of informal support.