Autism Transition Planning Paper
Transition Planning for Students with Autism
Danika M Meeks
University of Alabama
Abstract
Individuals with ASD face many challenges when they are faced with the process of transitioning, whether the transition is from one activity to another or from high school to college or into a career. Many interventions and strategies can be used to make this process easier for these individuals to understand and handle but the amount of time given to transition planning activities is essential. Although, laws have made this process a requirement in most states, the knowledge and available services can be the difference in the success or failure of the transition process for the individual. Services and support varies from community …show more content…
(2013). UI REACH: A postsecondary program serving students with autism and intellectual disabilities. Education & Treatment of Children (West Virginia University Press), 36(4), 169.
Higgins, K., Koch, L., Boughfman, E., & Vierstra, C. (2008). School-to-work transition and Asperger syndrome. Work, 31(3), 291-298.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 1997 [IDEA], 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (1997).
Krell, M. (2012). Providing college readiness counseling for students with autism spectrum disorders: A Delphi study to guide school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 16(1), 29.
Lee, G. K., & Carter, E. W. (2012). Preparing transition-age students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders for meaningful work. Psychology in the Schools, 49(10), 988-1000. doi: 10.1002/pits.21651.
Murray, M. M., Ackerman-Spain, K., Williams, E. U., & Ryley, A. T. (2011). Knowledge is power: Empowering the autism community through parent-professional training. School Community Journal, 21(1), 19-36.
Odom, S. D., Collet-Klingenberg, L., Rogers, S. J., & Hatton, D. D. (2010). Evidence-based practices in interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Preventing School Failure, 54(4), 275.
Danika M Meeks
University of Alabama
Abstract
Individuals with ASD face many challenges when they are faced with the process of transitioning, whether the transition is from one activity to another or from high school to college or into a career. Many interventions and strategies can be used to make this process easier for these individuals to understand and handle but the amount of time given to transition planning activities is essential. Although, laws have made this process a requirement in most states, the knowledge and available services can be the difference in the success or failure of the transition process for the individual. Services and support varies from community …show more content…
(2013). UI REACH: A postsecondary program serving students with autism and intellectual disabilities. Education & Treatment of Children (West Virginia University Press), 36(4), 169.
Higgins, K., Koch, L., Boughfman, E., & Vierstra, C. (2008). School-to-work transition and Asperger syndrome. Work, 31(3), 291-298.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 1997 [IDEA], 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (1997).
Krell, M. (2012). Providing college readiness counseling for students with autism spectrum disorders: A Delphi study to guide school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 16(1), 29.
Lee, G. K., & Carter, E. W. (2012). Preparing transition-age students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders for meaningful work. Psychology in the Schools, 49(10), 988-1000. doi: 10.1002/pits.21651.
Murray, M. M., Ackerman-Spain, K., Williams, E. U., & Ryley, A. T. (2011). Knowledge is power: Empowering the autism community through parent-professional training. School Community Journal, 21(1), 19-36.
Odom, S. D., Collet-Klingenberg, L., Rogers, S. J., & Hatton, D. D. (2010). Evidence-based practices in interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Preventing School Failure, 54(4), 275.