Teens and young adults with disability, going off the rails…

I've heard from several families lately about their young adult children with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism who are asserting their independence. These young adults (like many young adults!) can make decisions that are often risky or frightening. This can be especially scary for parents of young people with disability, who have spent their child's lifetime working hard to give them a good (and free from great harm) life. It's especially difficult for parents when their older teen or young adult…