Resources
GENERAL TRANSITION RESOURCES
Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to the Cognitive, Social, Physical and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
by Chantal Sicile-Kira
Autism & the Transition to Adulthood: Success beyond the Classroom
by Paul Wehman, Marcia Datlow Smith, Carol Schall
The Autism Transition Guide: Planning the Journey from School to Adult Life
by Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, Psy.D., Mary Beth Urban, M.Ed.
Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life: Tools for Parents
by Mary Korpi
Life’s Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood
Organization for Autism Research, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, Danya International, Inc.
researchautism.org/resources/a-guide-for-transition-to-adulthood
SELF-ADVOCACY
Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum
edited by Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D.
The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism
by Areva Martin, Esq.
The Integrated Self-Advocacy ISA® Curriculum: A Program for Emerging Self-Advocates with Autism Spectrum and Other Conditions
by Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D.
Keeping It Real: How to Get the Supports You Need for the Life You Want The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
autismnow.org/resources/guide-the-boggs-center-on-developmental-disabilities-keeping-it-real-how-to-get-the-supports-you-need-for-the-life-you-want
Person Centered Planning Education Site
Cornell University ILR School and Employment and
Disability Institute
personcenteredplanning.org
Project STIR: Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Project STIR
DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
Self-Help Skills for People with Autism: A Systematic Teaching Approach
by Stephen Anderson, Ph.D., BCBA, Amy L. Jablonski, Psy.D., Marcus L. Thomeer, Ph.D. & Vicki Madaus Knapp, Ph.D., BCBA
TRANSITION AND THE IEP
The IEP from A to Z: How to Create Meaningful and Measurable Goals and Objectives
by Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
idea.ed.gov
Guide to Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/iep-guide
Transition to Adulthood
autismspeaks.org/transition-adulthood
LEGAL MATTERS TO CONSIDER
Academy of Special Needs Planners
specialneedsanswers.com
BEST: Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool
ssabest.benefits.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
cms.gov
Home & Community-Based Services Clearinghouse
hcbs.org
Your Source for State Medicaid Information
Medicaid.gov
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities
nacdd.org
COMMUNITY LIVING
Autism Speaks Autism Safety Project
autismspeaks.org/safety
Easter Seals Project ACTION: Training, an Online Community and Resources Dedicated to Travel Training
projectaction.com/travel-training-resources
Recognizing and Preventing Abuse
autismspeaks.org/recognizing-and-preventing-abuse
EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER OPTIONS
Autism Speaks Employment Tool Kit
autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/employment-tool-kit
Employer’s Guide to Hiring and Retaining Employees with Autism
autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/employers_guide_to_hiring_and_retaining-employees-autism
A Parent’s Guide to Employment for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/parents-guide-employment-adults-autism-spectrum-disorders
The Spectrum Careers: Jobs Portal for Individuals with Autism, Employers and Service Providers
thespectrumcareers.com
Think Beyond the Label Jobs Portal
thinkbeyondthelabel.com
Work Support: Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
vcurrtc.org
Job Accommodation Network
askjan.org
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Autism Speaks Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide
autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/postsecondary-educational-opportunities-guide
AHEADD: Achieving in Higher Education
ahead.org/home
College Internship Program (CIP)
cipworldwide.org
Postsecondary Education Resources, Autism Speaks Resource Library
autismspeaks.org/post-secondary-education-college-or-university
Section 504: A Guide for Parents and Educators
National Association of School Psychologists
nasponline.org/research-and-policy/policy-priorities/relevant-law/section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-of-1973
Students with Disabilities: Preparing for Postsecondary Education – Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
ThinkCollege! College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities
thinkcollege.net
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS
Autism Speaks Housing and Community Living
autismspeaks.org/housing-and-community-living
Roadmap to Housing and Residential Supports for Autistic Adults
Autism Speaks.org/roadmap/roadmap-housing-and-residential-supports-autistic-adults
The Disability Opportunity Fund
thedof.org
HUD’s Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities Program
hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/grants/section811ptl
Medicaid Home & Community Based Services
medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-community-based-services/index.html
Opening Doors: A Discussion of Residential Options for Adults Living with Autism and Related Disorders
autismcenter.org/resources
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
hud.gov
HEALTH
Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years
by Shana Nichols with Gina Marie Moravcik and Samara Pulver Tetenbaum
National Institute of Mental health
nimh.nih.gov
Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Professional’s Guide to Understanding, Preventing Issues, Supporting Sexuality and Respond to Inappropriate Behaviors
by Davida Hartman
Taking Care of Myself: A Health Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism
by Mary J. Worbel
TECHNOLOGY
Autism Speaks Autism Apps Database
autismspeaks.org/technology-and-autism
Cyberbully411: Prevent CyberBullying & Internet Harassment
cyberbully411.org