Autism Speaks: Autism and the Transition to Adulthood Tool Kit
Introduction
It may be hard for you to imagine your child out in the world, or what he or she will do once th...
Self-Advocacy
The most important place to start the transition process is with your child who is now or will s...
Developing Independent Living Skills
In addition to self-advocacy skills, teaching your child skills that will foster their independe...
Planning for Transition
When thinking about the transition process, a great place to start is by consulting with your ch...
Legal Matters to Consider When Planning for the Future
You may have subconsciously avoided the topic of long-term planning for a long time. This is not...
Community Living
As you plan for the transition to adulthood, it is important to remember that integration into t...
Employment and Other Options
For many of us, our job represents a big piece of who we are. As outlined in IDEA, one of the mos...
Postsecondary Educational Opportunities
There are many opportunities for education when your child leaves the school system or graduates ...
Housing and Residential Supports
One of the most difficult parts of the transition process is finding the right residential option...
Health
Ensuring and maintaining your child’s health as they become an adult will be critical. It is impo...
Technology
In today’s day and age, it seems our whole world revolves around smart phones, tablets and the i...
Conclusion
As you can see after reading this Tool Kit, there are many factors that go into making the transi...
Resources
GENERAL TRANSITION RESOURCES Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to the Cognit...