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let's get started. Welcome Ryan Platt to the Autism, ADHD podcast.

Well, thanks, Holly.

It's awesome to be here.

I'm glad that you're here.

We are going to be talking about guardianship today.

I get lots of questions about it.

But before that, I'm going to introduce you.

After completing his MBA, Ryan founded a special needs plan in 2005 and has been a

pioneer in his field. Ryan's background includes advanced training in estate and tax planning,

special needs trust, government programs, and the emotional dynamics of working with people

and families with loved ones, special needs. He's passionate about

meeting with families, learning their concerns, understanding their values, and helping them

reach their goals. Over the years, he's grown a special needs plan into an elite nationally

recognized planning firm. Yes, you have. It's all very kind things that you're saying.

Well, we are excited to have you as a resource for us, especially for us parents who are considering this.

So what are some reasons a parent would consider guardianship for their

child? Yeah, I mean, I think one of the one of the questions that we always ask parents to ask

themselves when they're thinking, hey, should we do guardianship? My child's coming up on the age of 18,

which is the age at which

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