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Ask Andrew Withrow what he likes best about his job at Bigfoot Beverages, and he’ll tell you that there are a lot of things he likes. But most of all, he’ll answer that “Work makes me happy.” Withrow, age 19, is a student at the Transition Co-op in Bend. He works...

How local transition students can help Spend time with any teenager, whether they are neurotypical or have a disability, and you’ll soon learn that mood swings are normal. But in some young adults, extreme moods or behaviors can signal a mental health problem that...

Not many teenagers can say they’ve stayed at one job for an entire year. Sticking with a job takes persistence, dedication, and problem-solving. Marissa Cross, age 19, is one of those teens. Cross (pictured right with transition teacher Ken Thorp) is a transition...