Guardianship & Decision-Making Mini-Guide

What changes at 18 and how to climb the decision-making ladder before rushing guardianship. A 10-page age-18 transition mini-guide.

Full Chapter 9 from The Transition Map as a stand-alone 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. Not legal advice; consult an attorney for court decisions.

The chapter checklist pages are included as the family handout.