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Debra Sweeting

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in Hartford, The United States

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Nonfiction, Self Help, Young Adult

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August 2016

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Debra Sweeting is the founder of Pathways After 18 — a transition-planning program built on lived experience, professional expertise, and a mother's love that leaves nothing to chance. Her daughter Alana, diagnosed with Autism, Down syndrome, and ADHD, is the reason this work exists. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator with dual certification as both a Circuit Civil and County Mediator, Debra brings both professional precision and personal purpose to everything she creates. She is the author of Pathways to Adulthood and the Pathways After 18 Design Workbook Heirloom Edition — and she believes every young adult deserves a future that feels like their own. ...more

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Debra Sweeting My stories are inspired by real life experiences. I typically start brainstorming with bullet points and then fill in the story details afterwards. I …moreMy stories are inspired by real life experiences. I typically start brainstorming with bullet points and then fill in the story details afterwards. I also think timing is important. If I am feeling tired or fatigue I choose to wait until I am feeling well rested and inspired to write.(less)

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Debra Sweeting The best thing about being a writer is the ability to give thoughts and experiences a voice. I want to share insight on what life is like through my d…moreThe best thing about being a writer is the ability to give thoughts and experiences a voice. I want to share insight on what life is like through my daughter’s eyes. She is diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism (DS-ASD).(less)

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	Inclusion Island 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Lost Children 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Pathways to Adulthood: Embracing Choices. Building Confidence. Creating a Future with Purpose. by Debra Sweeting (Goodreads Author), Faruk E (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Debra Sweeting answered Goodreads's question: How do you get inspired to write? My daughter Alana inspires everything I create. She is diagnosed with Autism, Down syndrome, and ADHD — and she deserves a future that feels like her own. Every word I write is in service of that.
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Debra Sweeting answered Goodreads's question: What are you currently working on? I'm the author of Pathways to Adulthood — a beautifully illustrated journey for young adults with disabilities transitioning to adulthood — and the Pathways After 18 Design Workbook Heirloom Edition. Both are coming soon.
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Debra Sweeting shared a quote “Every young adult deserves a future that feels like their own.” Debra Sweeting
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